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South Asia CH16

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The largest country in South Asia is _____.

a)

Pakistan

b)

Nepal

c)

India

d)

Bangladesh

2.

The Indus River flows southward through Pakistan to the _____.

a)

Bay of Bengal

b)

Arabian Sea

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Ganges River

3.

Which term refers to a small, ring-shaped island?

a)

alluvial plain

b)

delta

c)

archipelago

d)

atoll

4.

Much of South Asia's climate is a result of seasonal wind patterns called _____.

a)

northerlies

b)

monsoons

c)

cyclones

d)

siroccos

5.

The region's driest climate is in _____ South Asia.

a)

northeastern

b)

northwestern

c)

southeastern

d)

southwestern

6.

By 2030, _____ is expected to become the world's most populous country.

a)

Pakistan

b)

India

c)

Bangladesh

d)

Nepal

7.

Capital City of Nepal

a)

Colombo

b)

New Delhi

c)

Islamabad

d)

Kathmandu

8.

Capital City of Pakistan

a)

Colombo

b)

New Delhi

c)

Islamabad

d)

Kathmandu

9.

The capital city of India is _____.

a)

New Delhi

b)

Mumbai

c)

Kolkata

d)

Hyderabad

10.

The two official languages of India are Hindi and _____.

a)

Sanskrit

b)

Tamil

c)

Punjabi

d)

English

11.

Which religion is practiced by most Pakistanis?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Christianity

12.

In Pakistan, the two most common languages are _____ and English.

a)

Hindi

b)

Urdu

c)

Tamil

d)

Sanskrit

13.

People who practice Sikhism reject the _____.

a)

the idea of only one God

b)

Hindu caste system

c)

Christian faith

d)

practice of civil disobedience

14.

A combination of spices called _____ is part of many South Asian dishes.

a)

pol

b)

zest

c)

curry

d)

allspice

15.

Which term refers to small businesses that employ people in their homes?

a)

outsourcing

b)

ecotourism

c)

green revolution

d)

cottage industries

16.

The territory of _____ has been the source of a long-standing conflict between India and Pakistan.

a)

Kashmir

b)

Nepal

c)

Tibet

d)

Bhutan

17.

Which of the following physical features forms the northern border of South Asia?

a)

Ganges River

b)

Bay of Bengal

c)

Thar Desert

d)

Karakoram, and Himalaya mountain ranges

18.

Which of the following physical features forms the southeast border of South Asia?

a)

Ganges River

b)

Eastern Ghats

c)

Thar Desert

d)

Karakoram, and Himalaya mountain ranges

19.

Which of these are challenges faced by the people of South Asia?

a)

India and Pakistan are disputing for Tibet.

b)

Deforestation. Most of India's forests have been cut down.

c)

Rapid population growth has led to water and air pollution.

d)

There is a civil war in Sri Lanka between Buddhists and Hindus.

20.

Which of these statements best describe the Caste System of India?

a)

There is no mobility - you can not change your caste.

b)

The Castes were created as a belief that every human comes from a body part from the creator God Brahma.

c)

Castes determine your occupation.

d)

The Caste System of India is based on income, the school you attend, and where you live.

21.

Which of these statements are true about the Caste System?

a)

The Dalits or "Untouchables" are often discriminated against.

b)

The "Brahmins", are the intellectuals, and priests. Brahmins are forbidden to eat meat.

c)

If you are not happy with your caste, you can request a change.

d)

Marrying outside your caste is often frowned upon (disapproved).

22.

Which of these statements are true about the Caste System?

a)

The Caste System is now abolished.

b)

The lower castes are not allowed to move up socially.

c)

Business people belong to the Dalit caste.

d)

The caste is assigned at birth based on the caste of your family.