WorksheetsSouth & East Asia Geography Test Review
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 53mins
What is the largest continent in the world?
Asia
Africa
Australia
Antarctica
What country is marked by a red star?
South Korea
North Korea
Japan
China
What country is marked by a red start?
Vietnam
South Korea
China
Japan
Which country is labeled number 2?
China
India
Japan
Vietnam
Which country is labeled as number 4?
North Korea
South Korea
Vietnam
Japan
Which country is labeled as number 5?
North Korea
South Korea
Japan
Vietnam
Which country is labeled as number 3?
North Korea
South Korea
Japan
Vietnam
Which country is labeled as number 6?
North Korea
South Korea
Japan
Vietnam
Which of the following countries is it's own subcontinent?
China
India
Japan
Vietnam
North Korea borders South Korea and what other country?
China
India
Japan
Vietnam
Which of these religions is polytheistic?
Shintoism
Monotheism is the belief in _____ god(s).
One
Two
Multiple
None
Polytheism is the belief in _____ god(s).
One
Two
Multiple
None
The Hindu Caste System is also called...
Vishnu
Varna
Mumbai
Ganges
Including the "pariahs" the Hindu Caste System has how many levels?
1
3
5
7
Which of the following describes an ethnic group
people who like to grow food
people who share the same religious beliefs
people with a shared language, traditions, culture
people who are interested in the same topics
Which of the following describes a religious group?
people who like to grow food
people who share the same religious beliefs
people who are interested in the same topics
people with a shared language, traditions, culture
Sharing a common language would be an example of ________.
religious group
ethnic group
Sharing the same holy days would be an example of _______.
religious group
ethnic group
Having the same sacred text would be an example of _______.
religious group
ethnic group
Having the same traditions would be an example of _______.
religious group
ethnic group
The two religions that originated in India were _____ and _____.
Hinduism and Confucianism
Buddhism and Shintoism
Buddhism and Islam
Hinduism and Buddhism
Nirvana is the ultimate goal in this religion.
Confucianism
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
In which country was Confucianism founded?
India
China
Japan
North Korea
Why is Confucianism considered a philosophy instead of a religion?
No religion is allowed by the Chinese
government today.
Confucius never wrote his ideas down for
his followers.
Confucius only believed in one god.
His teachings are more about ethics
(morals and right/wrong) and behavior than religious ideas.
What are the kami that are so important in Shinto belief?
They are the religious writings
They are the elected leaders of the Shinto community
They are spirits that followers believe exist in all things around them
They are the people who converted to Shinto
Which religion does this describe?
Began in India around 500 BC.
Siddhartha Gautama was born into a wealthy family and left both to become a monk and sought to discover a way to put an end to pain and suffering
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Shintoism
Which religion does this describe?
A polytheistic religion, meaning they worship many gods
The third largest in the world, practiced mostly in India
One of the oldest religions in the world
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Shintoism
Which religion does this describe?
one of the oldest religions in Japan
influenced by Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Shintoism
What does Buddha mean?
enlightened one
perfect peace
karma
submission
What is the name of the belief that a person's actions determine their fate?
karma
nirvana
submission
Qur'an
Physical feature "I"
Yellow River
Yangtze River
Ganges River
Himalaya River
Which of these would have the BIGGEST impact on the interaction between India and China?
Three Gorges Dam
Himalayan Mountains
Pollution of the Ganges
Flooding of the Yellow River
Which two Asian nations are facing the GREATEST problems with air and water pollution?
India & Japan
Japan and China
India & China
Japan & Indonesia
The Yellow River (Huang He River) is sometimes referred to as "China's Sorrow." What would be the BEST explanation for this sad nickname?
It was the site of the Communist Revolution in 1949.
Flooding has caused massive human and property loss over time.
It has re-routed to force people to follow the Communist government.
The Yellow River became dry after construction of the Three Gorges Dam.
Coal-burning factories and increased automobile usage has caused the GREATEST increase in which of these?
air pollution
nuclear waste
soil depletion
water pollution
A recent air quality study conducted by the World Health Organization showed that 7 of 10 of the world's most polluted cities are in China. What is the MOST LIKELY effect of such pollution on the people of China?
The Chinese population is moving from urban to rural areas to escape the pollution.
The water sources of the nation are being severely damaged as a result of the air pollution.
The Chinese government is cooperating with the United Nations to solve the pollution problem.
Respiratory and heart disease related to air pollution are the leading causes of death in China.
In the Hindu religion the Ganges River is considered holy, and ritual bathing in its waters is practiced by an estimated 60,000 people per day.
What is the MOST LIKELY effect of this practice?
Such use of the river has raised major health risks for the population of the area.
Tourism in the area has increased, and many new settlements are being established along the river.
The government has passed laws to restrict access to the water to discourage pollution and contamination.
The government of India has worked to dam the river flow so people can practice ritual bathing without contaminating the water.
Which of these is the MOST LIKELY contributor to "acid rain"?
cars that run on gasoline
ranches that raise cattle
erosion from deforestation
power plants that burn coal
It is estimated that 80% of all __________ is untreated and flows directly into the India's rivers, making it a major source of water pollution.
Which answer BEST goes into the blank in the prompt?
erosion
raw sewage
pesticides
mining surplus
Which is the MAIN cause of China's water and air pollution problems?
overpopulation
global warming
factories and industries
lack of government regulation
Why is the Ganges River important to people who believe in Hinduism?
The Ganges River held off invaders to India in ancient times.
The Ganges River is sacred and is supposed to hold healing powers.
The Ganges River allows Hindus to travel freely without persecution.
The Ganges River plays a role in baptizing new converts to the religion.
According to the map what area of China do more people live in?
Northern
Eastern
Southern
Western
According to the map which area of India is more densely populated? (Not counting the islands to the southwest)
Northwestern
Southwestern
Northeastern
Southeastern
