WorksheetsSouth Asia CH16
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
The largest country in South Asia is _____.
Pakistan
Nepal
India
Bangladesh
The Indus River flows southward through Pakistan to the _____.
Bay of Bengal
Arabian Sea
Indian Ocean
Ganges River
Which term refers to a small, ring-shaped island?
alluvial plain
delta
archipelago
atoll
Much of South Asia's climate is a result of seasonal wind patterns called _____.
northerlies
monsoons
cyclones
siroccos
The region's driest climate is in _____ South Asia.
northeastern
northwestern
southeastern
southwestern
By 2030, _____ is expected to become the world's most populous country.
Pakistan
India
Bangladesh
Nepal
Capital City of Nepal
Colombo
New Delhi
Islamabad
Kathmandu
Capital City of Pakistan
Colombo
New Delhi
Islamabad
Kathmandu
The capital city of India is _____.
New Delhi
Mumbai
Kolkata
Hyderabad
The two official languages of India are Hindi and _____.
Sanskrit
Tamil
Punjabi
English
Which religion is practiced by most Pakistanis?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
In Pakistan, the two most common languages are _____ and English.
Hindi
Urdu
Tamil
Sanskrit
People who practice Sikhism reject the _____.
the idea of only one God
Hindu caste system
Christian faith
practice of civil disobedience
A combination of spices called _____ is part of many South Asian dishes.
pol
zest
curry
allspice
Which term refers to small businesses that employ people in their homes?
outsourcing
ecotourism
green revolution
cottage industries
The territory of _____ has been the source of a long-standing conflict between India and Pakistan.
Kashmir
Nepal
Tibet
Bhutan
Which of the following physical features forms the northern border of South Asia?
Ganges River
Bay of Bengal
Thar Desert
Karakoram, and Himalaya mountain ranges
Which of the following physical features forms the southeast border of South Asia?
Ganges River
Eastern Ghats
Thar Desert
Karakoram, and Himalaya mountain ranges
Which of these are challenges faced by the people of South Asia?
India and Pakistan are disputing for Tibet.
Deforestation. Most of India's forests have been cut down.
Rapid population growth has led to water and air pollution.
There is a civil war in Sri Lanka between Buddhists and Hindus.
Which of these statements best describe the Caste System of India?
There is no mobility - you can not change your caste.
The Castes were created as a belief that every human comes from a body part from the creator God Brahma.
Castes determine your occupation.
The Caste System of India is based on income, the school you attend, and where you live.
Which of these statements are true about the Caste System?
The Dalits or "Untouchables" are often discriminated against.
The "Brahmins", are the intellectuals, and priests. Brahmins are forbidden to eat meat.
If you are not happy with your caste, you can request a change.
Marrying outside your caste is often frowned upon (disapproved).
Which of these statements are true about the Caste System?
The Caste System is now abolished.
The lower castes are not allowed to move up socially.
Business people belong to the Dalit caste.
The caste is assigned at birth based on the caste of your family.
