WorksheetsSoutheast and East Asia Quiz 1 (2023)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
* Largest desert in Asia
* Covers much of southern Mongolia and extends into China
* Receives only about 7 inches of rain per year.
These statements describe what geographic feature?
Sahara
Gobi
Taklimakan
Tibetan
Which of these is the BEST explanation for the high population density in China's eastern regions?
The region is not capable of supporting large scale farming.
The region is close to the ocean and has a favorable climate
The region was traditionally home to the emperor and the gods.
The region was destroyed by civil war which caused people to leave.
East Asia's climate ranges from __________ in parts of China, South Korea, and Japan while much of Mongolia is desert'
tropical
rainforest
tundra
monsoons
Which connection between climate and human settlement in South and East Asia is MOST LIKELY true?
Destructive weather systems, such as tsunamis, have rendered much of South and East Asia uninhabitable.
Long shorelines of South and East Asian countries make it possible for many people to live close to the ocean.
The harsh climate of places such as the Himalayas and the Gobi Desert forced many people to settle on the coasts.
The hot weather characteristic of tropical climates has brought many immigrants to South and East Asia from cold-weather countries.
Most Buddhists are found CLOSEST to which number on the map?
2
3
4
5
Asia is represented by which number on the map?
1
3
5
6
Belief in more than one god is called what?
polytheistic
monotheistic
meditation
Islam
Which of these is a characteristic of a monsoon climate?
cold temperatures
large amounts of rainfall
permanently frozen ground
hot and dry climate
Although it began in India, ____________ came to have a greater influence in East Asia and has blended into other with other religious traditions throughout the area.
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
* Smaller than their African Cousins
* Poached for their tusks
* Human and urban development is leading cause of their endangerment
What species is being described here?
Asian Elephants
African Rhinos
Asian Snow Leopards
Asian Tigers
Which body of water is located in or near East Asia?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Nile River
Tigris River
Which of these would have the BIGGEST impact on the interaction between India and China?
The Three Gorges Dam
Himalayan Mountains
The flooding of the Indus River
The pollution of the Ganges River
One country ruling and developing trade in another country for its own benefit is known as what?
Islam
Imperialism
Transportation
Colonialism
* Located in Myanmar
* Mandalay is a major city along this waterway
* Level rises about 30 feet each year
What is this East Asian waterway?
Irrawaddy River
Pacific Ocean
Mekong River
Chao Phraya River
* Longest river in Southeast Asia
* River delta is the size of West Virginia
* Ho Chi Minh City and Ventiane are located on this waterway
* Valuable for growing rice and hydroelectricity
What is this waterway?
Chao Phraya River
Mississippi River
Mekong River
Irrawaddy River
What is the complete control of a market called?
a monopoly
imperialism
colonialism
a trading post
What types of physical environment will probably have the highest population density?
coastal plains and river basins
deserts and rainforests
tropical and woodland savannas
mountains and plateaus
To train or tame an animal to work with humans is known as what process?
deforestation
desertification
domestication
deliberation
What is the main reason for the decrease of the Asian Elephant population?
Poaching
Humans destroying Asian elephants habitat
Elephant related diseases
Asian Elephants have a shorter lifespan than African elephants
What role might climate play in the population distribution of East Asia?
More people live in climate that is temperate and where there are rivers to provide water for agriculture and cities.
More people live in climate that is hot and dry for health reasons.
More people live in the mountains of East Asia because of its cooler temperatures.
More people live in a climate that is colder and wetter in order to support winter tourism events
