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Unit 11 Historical Development in East and South Asia

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Any country that the government controls the economy/businesses the it is a.........

a)

Constitutional Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship--Communist

c)

Democratic Republic

d)

Neocracy

2.

This Belief: religion spread from India to Asia countries during the Silk Road.

a)

Christianity

b)

From India to Asia. Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

the Navajo Tribe

3.

China began and grew along these two rivers.

a)

The Nile and Niger Rivers of Egypt

b)

Yellow and Yangtze Rivers.

c)

The Indus and Gangez Rivers

d)

The Tigeres and Euphrates River

4.

The people in East and Southeast Asia grow delicious rice and have learned to live in mountain that where carved out to create beautiful...........

a)

Growing Cows, Live stock

b)

Terrace Farming Rice Paddys

c)

protecting the forest

d)

Building freeways

5.

Click on the following region where these things exist/existed:

-Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam

-The Delhi Sultanate

-A Caste System

6.

When did Mongolia declare indepence from China?

a)

2001

b)

1922

c)

1911

7.

In Japan they have Earthquakes and Japanese have learned to..........

a)

The way they raise cattle.

b)

Design buildings that withstand Earthquakes.

c)

Japanese don't mind if the building collapse.

d)

how much food is made in a factory.

8.

If you hear a network of Ancient trade routes that crossed Asia what comes to mind?

a)

Amazon River

b)

The Silk Road from Europe Mediterranean sea all the way to China in the East.

c)

The Spaniards

d)

The Portuguese

9.

Ancient India and its people Society build Temples to honor Buddha and Brahmin caste in ancient Indian Society will.....

a)

Basket Weave

b)

How to farm.

c)

Teach the people about Buddhism.

d)

How to grow cattle.

10.

The Barrier that made it difficult for trading between India and China is..........

a)

Amazon River.

b)

The Himalayas was a barrier a wall that could not be climed over. Tallest mountains in the World. Welcome to the Himalyas snow cone?

c)

The small hills.

d)

The Water

11.

What country began with Buddhism first and then it spread to the rest of Asia?

a)

Russia

b)

India

c)

Europe

d)

USA

12.

Aiden, Nora, and Ava are on a virtual field trip to China. They come across a river known for its yellow silt and often nicknamed “China’s Sorrow” because of its flooding. Can you guess which river they are exploring?

a)

Huang He (Yellow River)

b)

Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River

c)

Mekong River

d)

Ganges River

13.

Grace, Abigail, and Olivia are planning a virtual world tour. They are starting with the countries of China, India, and Japan. Can you help them figure out which continent these countries are located on?

a)

North America

b)

Europe

c)

Australia

d)

Asia

14.

Emma, Abigail, and Elijah are on a virtual field trip to Asia. They come across a sea that lies between China and Korea, where the Huang He River empties. Can you help them identify this sea?

a)

Yellow Sea

b)

South China Sea

c)

Arabian Sea

d)

Sea of Japan

15.

Imagine you are on a thrilling adventure with Anika, Aiden, and Nora. You find yourselves jutting out of northeastern China, sandwiched between the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan. You realize you've been in this place that has been divided into two countries since 1948. Where are you?

a)

Korean Peninsula

b)

Arabian Peninsula

c)

Baja Peninsula

d)

Vietnam Peninsula

16.

Which ancient civilization is known for its development along the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers?

a)

Indus Valley Civilization

b)

Mesopotamian Civilization

c)

Chinese Civilization

d)

Egyptian Civilization

17.

What was the primary religion that spread from India to other parts of Asia during the Silk Road era?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Christianity

18.

Which empire is known for its significant influence on the cultural and political landscape of South Asia during the medieval period?

a)

Roman Empire

b)

Mughal Empire

c)

Ottoman Empire

d)

Byzantine Empire

19.

The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against invasions from which group?

a)

Mongols

b)

Vikings

c)

Romans

d)

Persians

20.

Which South Asian country was partitioned in 1947, leading to the creation of a new nation?

a)

Sri Lanka

b)

Nepal

c)

India

d)

Bhutan

21.

What is the name of the ancient trade route that connected China with the Mediterranean?

a)

Silk Road

b)

Spice Route

c)

Amber Road

d)

Salt Route

22.

Which philosophy, founded by Confucius, has had a lasting impact on East Asian cultures?

a)

Stoicism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Epicureanism

d)

Existentialism

23.

Which dynasty is credited with the unification of China in 221 BC?

a)

Han Dynasty

b)

Qin Dynasty

c)

Tang Dynasty

d)

Song Dynasty

24.

Which South Asian leader is known for his non-violent resistance against British rule?

a)

Nelson Mandela

b)

Mahatma Gandhi

c)

Martin Luther King Jr.

d)

Jawaharlal Nehru

25.

Which Japanese period is known for its isolationist policies, lasting from the 17th to the 19th century?

a)

Meiji Period

b)

Edo Period

c)

Heian Period

d)

Kamakura Period