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South Asia Unit 7 World Cultures

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What role do the Himalaya Mountains play in the water supply of South Asia’s major rivers?

a)

The mountains block the rivers from flowing into the sea.

b)

Snow and rain from the mountains feed the rivers with fresh water.

c)

The mountains cause the rivers to dry up during winter.

d)

Mountain winds push the rivers toward the plains.

2.

Which European nation played a significant role in shaping India's modern history through its colonial rule?

a)

Russian

b)

British

c)

Ottoman

d)

American

3.

Which leader played a key role in the Indian independence movement ?

a)

Mahatma Gandhi

b)

Abraham Lincoln

c)

Winston Churchill

d)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

4.

Using relative location, describe the location of India.

a)
India is situated in Southeast Asia, adjacent to Thailand and Laos.
b)
India is found in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
c)

India is bordered by Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and the Indian Ocean.

d)
India is located in East Asia, next to Japan and South Korea.
5.

Where would Mt Everest be in this map.

a)
In the southern region of the map, near the Deccan Plateau.
b)
In the western part of the map, close to the Arabian Sea.
c)
In the eastern area of the map, near the Bay of Bengal.
d)
In the northern part of the map, within the Himalayas.
6.

Which of the following political ideas did the Indians acquired from the British and use it today?

a)

Communism

b)

Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Monarchy

7.

Which natural event influences agriculture in India and requires people to adjust their daily routines to deal with waterlogged areas?

a)

earthquakes

b)

tornadoes

c)

wildfires

d)

Monsoons

8.

Use the map and your knowledge of South Asia to answer the questions below.

What part of Pakistan is most densely populated?

a)

the area around Islamabad

b)

the area around Karachi

c)

the area on the western borders of Pakistan

d)

the eastern border near India

9.

What do the cities of Delhi, Islamabad, and Dhaka have in common that supports their dense populations?

a)

location on a coast

b)

location near a major river

c)

location south of the Tropic of Cancer

d)

location near the Himalaya Mountains

10.

Which economic sector has shown significant growth and development in India in recent years?

a)

Transportation

b)

Manufacturing

c)

Service industry

d)

Agricultural

11.

How does Hinduism affect the way people live in India?

a)

Hinduism affects by shaping social structures, community interactions.

b)
Hinduism dictates the economic policies of the Indian government.
c)
Hinduism promotes a uniform lifestyle across all regions in India.
d)
Hinduism has no impact on social interactions or family dynamics.
12.

What is the significance of lighting oil lamps during the festival of Diwali?

a)

To welcome guests

b)

To mark the end of the year

c)

To honor ancestors

d)

To represent the triumph of good over evil

13.

How can having so many people in one place affect the environmental quality of a city?

a)
Increased population leads to better air quality and less waste.
b)
More people result in improved public transportation and less congestion.
c)
A higher density of people enhances green spaces and biodiversity.
d)

through increased pollution, and waste management issues.

14.

Why do many people living in the Himalayas become subsistence farmers?

a)

They live close to cities.

b)

The live close to the ocean.

c)

They live in isolated areas.

d)

They live in populated areas.

15.

What does this image portray?

a)
The structure of a pyramid scheme.
b)
The Indian independence movement.
c)
The Hindu caste system.
d)
The hierarchy of a corporate organization.