Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

South Asia Quiz Review

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The tallest mountain range on the earth with over 110 peaks that reach at least 24,000 feet are called?

a)
Himalayas
b)
Alps
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Andes
2.

The tallest peak in the world is called

a)
Lhotse
b)

Everest

c)
Kangchenjunga
d)
K2
3.

The 3 major river systems found in the Southern Asian region are called?

a)
Amazon, Nile, Mississippi
b)
Mekong, Yangtze, Yellow
c)
Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra
d)
Danube, Seine, Thames
4.

TRUE OR FALSE: Deforestation is a major concern that has developed over time in Southern Asia

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

What are Monsoons?

a)
Monsoons are permanent wind patterns that cause droughts.
b)
Monsoons are seasonal wind patterns that bring heavy rainfall, primarily in South Asia.
c)
Monsoons are a type of tropical fruit found in Asia.
d)
Monsoons are ocean currents that affect marine life.
6.

The most deadly cyclone in Southern Asia was?

a)
2008 Nargis cyclone
b)
2013 Phailin cyclone
c)
1999 Odisha cyclone
d)
1970 Bhola cyclone
7.

What religion is the dominant religion in South Asia?

a)
Buddhism
b)
Islam
c)
Christianity
d)
Hinduism
8.

What are the most sacred texts for Hinduism?

a)
The Analects of Confucius
b)

The Vedas,

c)
The Iliad and Odyssey
d)
The Quran, Bible, and Torah
9.

What other 2 major religions exist within Southern Asia besides Hinduism?

a)

Islam, Sikhism

b)

Buddhism, Sikhism

c)

Jainism, Christianity

d)

Zoroastrianism, Buddhism

10.

What are the names of the 2 ancient Empires founded in South Asia?

a)

Mughal Empire, Gupta Empire

b)

Chola Empire, Maurya Empire

c)

Sassanian Empire, Mughal Empire

d)
Maurya Empire, Gupta Empire
11.

Who is the most famous ruler of the Mughal Empire for tripling the empire's wealth and size?

a)
Babur
b)
Akbar
c)
Aurangzeb
d)
Shah Jahan
12.

What company took control of India in 1857?

a)
British East India Company
b)
French East India Company
c)
Dutch East India Company
d)
Spanish East India Company