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CUA South Asia

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following occurred after British colonial rule ended in South Asia?

a)

Hindu and Muslim tensions increased leading to the creation of Pakistan and Bangladesh

b)

The United States sent military troops to prevent the spread of communism.

c)

A space race between Russia and India began

d)

Bangladesh began stockpiling nuclear weapons to keep up with Great Britain.

2.

Small scale industries in India where people produce items such as cotton clothing and carpets in their homes is known as _____.

a)

cottage industries

b)

electronic industries

c)

hospitality industries

d)

construction industries

3.

What is once difference between the government of the United States and India's?

a)

The Legislature is called Parliament.

b)

The Judicial Branch contains a Supreme Court.

c)

The head of the Executive Branch is called President.

d)

The Legislature contains two houses

4.

What is the MOST accurate statement about the map above?

a)

There are more farming opportunities in Bangladesh than other industries.

b)

Northern Bangladesh has most of the natural resources.

c)

Bangladesh always pairs Garment production with paper production

d)

Wheat and Shrimp are the two most important resources for the economy of Bangladesh.

5.

Which factor would have MOST increased trade in South Asia?

a)

The Himalaya Mountains

b)

The Indian Ocean

c)

The Transsiberian Railroad

d)

The Atlantic Ocean

6.

Which TWO of the following conclusions are most likely considering the information provided in the map?

a)

Agriculture is an important part of South Asia's economy and Much of South Asia receives rainfall most or all of the year.

b)

South Asia has large dry desert areas unsuitable for farming.

c)

Mining is a major part of South Asia's economy.

d)

The Himalayan Mountains greatly reduce the amount of rainfall in South Asia.

7.

The highest mountain on earth is located in what South Asian mountain range?

a)

Himalayan Mountains

b)

The Alps

c)

The Andes

d)

The Appalachian Mountains

8.

Which location correctly identifies Pakistan?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

9.

What type of Government does India have?

a)

Constitutional Monarchy

b)

Federal Republic

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Oligarchy

10.

What type of Government does Pakistan have?

a)

Constitutional Monarchy

b)

Federal Republic

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Oligarchy

11.

What type of government does Bhutan have?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

d)

Federal Republic

12.

What can you infer was a reason for conflict and the separation of Pakistan from India?

Part 1

a)

Islam and Hindu differences

b)

Differences over the use of slavery in India

c)

Economic decisions to join the European Union

d)

Differences over independence from Great Britain

13.

Which statement from the excerpt supports the answer to Part 1?

Part 2

a)

"...uprooted non-Moslem population continued to pour over the Pakistan border..."

b)

"...sustained by food dropped by air and by doctors flown to its aid..."

c)

"The convoy included shopkeepers, artisans, doctors, lawyers and oncerich landlords."

d)

"...blood from torn feet of the weary immigrants staining the dusty road."

14.

Which image is the best representation of the celebration of Diwali?

a)

A - Top Left

b)

B - Top Right

c)

C - Bottom Left

d)

D - Bottom Right

15.

What is the building shown in the image?

a)

Taj Mahal

b)

The Indian Capital

c)

Big Ben

d)

The White House