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WorksheetsSouth Asia Unit Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which of the following was formed by two plates colliding in South Asia?
Ganges Delta
Himalaya Mountains
Deccan Plateau
Thar Desert
How do monsoons affect the climate in South Asia in the summer?
Winds from the Thar Desert make it hot and dry.
Winds from the Himalaya Mountains bring cool breezes.
Winds from the Indian Ocean bring heavy rain.
Winds from the Himalaya Mountains cause drought.
How does industry pollute the Ganges River?
by releasing raw sewage
by flushing chemicals
by dumping trash
by building dams
Where do many of South Asia’s major rivers begin?
Bay of Bengal
Indian Ocean
Himalaya Mountains
Thar Desert
Where is South Asia’s most fertile farmland located?
mountain valleys
along rivers
high plateaus
along coastlines
What is a delta?
one river that divides into two rivers
an area of water that is completely surrounded by land
an area where a river empties into a large body of water
two rivers that join to create one river
Why are the summer monsoons important to South Asia?
They bring heavy rains that rinse chemicals out of the rivers.
They bring dry conditions that give relief from months of strong storms.
They bring heavy rains that provide water for crops.
They bring dry conditions that create the best mountain climbing environment.
What was the Green Revolution?
the government requirement that farmers move to cities
the plan for the government to purchase all farmland
the plan for each farmer to plant only one crop
agricultural experiments that increased the amount of crops
What is a major element of household water pollution?
chromium
mercury
arsenic traces
raw sewage
What is the majority religion of India?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Janism
According to Hindu belief, what is Brahman?
the lowest-ranked varna in the caste system
a pilgrimage to a holy site
one spiritual force that unifies the universe
a head priest of a temple
According to Hindu belief, what determines the form that a soul will take in the next life?
avatar
caste
karma
luck
What is the name for sacred Hindu texts that date back to Aryan civilization?
Avatars
Dalits
Ghats
Vedas
What do Hindus believe is true of the many deities in their religion?
They have animal heads.
They are equally powerful.
They all come from Brahman.
They each have only one form.
What is a pilgrimage?
a religious journey
a soul’s actions during a life
a bath in sacred river water
a building where families live
Why do pilgrims travel to the city of Varanasi?
to worship on the ghats, or stone steps and platforms along the river
to take part in an annual drama about the Bhagavad Gita
to ask permission to change caste
to make offerings at a temp dedicated to the Buddha
Why were some people in India considered “Untouchable”?
They performed the lowest jobs.
They were from the holiest varna.
They had not washed in the Ganges.
They were in the middle of a pilgrimage.
How has the caste system changed in the last 50 years?
An unofficial fifth group has been added.
Discrimination has been outlawed by the constitution.
Caste is based on region rather than job.
“Untouchables” have been ranked the third-highest caste.
Which of the following best describes South Asian culture?
Modern ideas are not well accepted.
Most ancient traditions have been lost.
Young people in South Asia no longer practice ancient traditions.
The culture is a mix of ancient and modern practices.
What have Indian women used to decorate their hands for weddings and festivals?
dal
masala
shalwar-kameez
henna
What is the traditional clothing worn by Indian women?
henna
lotus
puja
sari
Indian children must attend school until they reach what age?
10
12
14
16
Which statistic shows that the region of South Asia is developing?
rising literacy rates
doubled movie attendance
more students playing sports
higher numbers of child laborers
Which of the following is true about the clothing worn in South Asia?
Men and women typically wear the same type of clothing.
Most people wear Western clothing.
Most people wear traditional clothing such as a shalwar-kameez.
South Asia's climate extremes determine what people wear.
Why are many Indians vegetarian?
They believe that cows are sacred.
They want to improve their health.
They lost their livestock to disease.
They lack enough land to raise herds.
Which popular sport in South Asia is similar to American baseball?
Kabaddi
cricket
rugby
field hockey
Which of the following is true about India’s film industry? pg. 503
It began in the southern city of Chennai.
Bollywood films are made in India, but the actors speak English.
It produces more feature films than any other country.
It peaked in popularity years ago and has started to decline.
What form of government does India have?
constitutional monarchy
direct democracy
federal republic
theocratic council
How is India’s government like that of the United States?
It has three branches.
It has a strong president.
It has an electoral college.
It has a legislature called Congress.
What is the most critical challenge facing India’s government today?
India’s growing population
the development of sustainable agriculture
poor sanitation
relations with the United States
What do experts believe will happen by 2030?
India will have a casteless society.
India will have its first woman prime minister.
India will become a nuclear power.
India will become the world’s most populous nation.
Why is the Indian government working to improve infrastructure?
India’s population is growing very quickly.
The government needs highways to retain military control of Kashmir.
India’s sewers were ruined by storms.
The government believes economic growth will reduce discrimination.
What has been a big part of India’s economic growth?
the construction of dams
the popularity of Bollywood
the outsourcing of U.S. service jobs
the growing meat-packing industry
What is the best economic description of India?
a developed nation that is becoming an emerging market
a developing nation that is becoming an emerging market
a developed nation that is becoming a developing nation
an emerging market that is becoming a developing nation
What term is used for the practice of making small loans to people starting their own businesses?
infrastructure
microlending
modernization
speculation
What is the Golden Quadrilateral?
an ancient mathematical formula
a faster form of information technology
a superhighway connecting major cities
an elaborate palace that attracts tourists
The Golden Quadrilateral is part of India’s
infrastructure.
government.
constitution.
democracy.
In India, what is the key factor pushing people to leave the countryside?
air pollution
education
health care
poverty
What is a pull factor that helps explain the way the rural and urban population of India is changing?
drought in rural villages
factory jobs in the city
air pollution in the city
friends in rural villages
What is one solution for easing overcrowded cities?
helping people find jobs
requiring permits for building homes and businesses
building secondary cities
starting new industries
Which of the following is true about Pakistan?
It has alternated between civilian governments and military dictatorships.
It is a country of many religions.
It has a democratic form of government.
It consists of both Western Pakistan and Eastern Pakistan.
Why have Pakistan and India had tense relations for several decades?
war over trading rights
competition over the Indus River
conflict over control of Kashmir
anger over the assassination of Benazir Bhutto
What is one of the main causes of poverty in Bangladesh?
desertification
drought
overpopulation
warfare
What natural disaster frequently occurs in Bangladesh?
cyclones
tornadoes
volcanoes
wildfires
Why does Bangladesh have difficulty finding products to export?
no crops left over to export
few factory workers
no industrial machines
few natural resources
In Bangladesh, the largest export is ___________
rice
garments
shoes
tea
