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WorksheetsGeography of South and East Asia Review
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
Changes in the ocean's circulation affects our planet's environment is by
stopping plate movement
new volcanic eruptions
various climate patterns
more nutritious soil
In Japan, buildings are built with special architecture to make them flexible and less likely to break. Which of the following occurs in this area?
drought
health problems
high crime
seismic activity
In Thailand, which of these is the best way to turn a hilly region into farmland?
building irrigation systems
creating terraces
growing native plants
rotating crops
In coastal cities, people build retaining walls. Why?
to create cropland
to conserve water
to irrigate the desert
to prevent erosion
Which of the following is NOT a reason Southeast Asian countries are less developed?
extreme weather
isolated islands
few natural resources
no Starbucks
Which of the following are ways Southeast Asians adapt to meet the challenges of their geography?
oceans are an important source of food in coastal cities
irrigation systems are widely used in countries with a variety of climates
terrace farming is used in hilly countries
all of the above
What is the Ring of Fire?
the safest place to live in Southeast Asia because it is mostly volcanoes and earthquakes because of plate tectonics
the Dark Lord Sauron's ring
a dangerous place to live in Southeast Asia that is mostly volcanoes and earthquakes because of plate tectonics
a Johnny Cash song
Which religion did Europeans spread to Southeast Asia?
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Why is it hard for governments to control Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines?
they are coastal countries
they have too many different culture groups
they use different money
they're made up of many small islands
Which of the following is true of India and Bangladesh?
India is bordered by the Himalayas and Bangladesh is not.
India has a command economy and Bangladesh has a market economy.
India is mostly Hindu and Bangladesh is mostly Muslim
India has a lot of holy festivals and Bangladesh does not.
Why did India break apart to create India, Pakistan, and East Pakistan?
the Dalai Lama needed a place to live after fleeing Nepal
to end religious riots
to support Gandhi's mission
to create more trade partners
Which of the following is a monotheistic religion started in South Asia?
Sikhism
Islam
Buddhism
Confucianism
How do families in Cambodia keep from wasting water during monsoon season?
they don't use water because they have rain
they bathe in and drink from the rivers
they store extra water to use during the monsoon
they limit their usage because the summer is hot enough
Which mountain range separates South and East Asia?
Himalayas
Ural
Altai
Andes
Which religion does this man practice?
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Sikhism
Where would you find this building?
India
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Nepal
Which is the following is NOT a factor of Buddhism?
enlightenment
reincarnation
four noble truths
vedas
A destructive tsunami contributes to
economic decline
less crime
better social programs
more tourists
The Gulf of Tonkin is between which two Southeast Asian countries?
China and Japan
Vietnam and Laos
Vietnam and China
Laos and China
Which country in Southeast Asia is located furthest south?
Malaysia
Indonesia
Philippines
Singapore
What country is located west of the South China Sea?
Vietnam
China
Philippines
Japan
What country is located east of the South China Sea?
Vietnam
Philippines
China
Japan
Which of the following Southeast Asia countries does not touch an ocean?
India
Burma
SIngapore
Laos
Which of the following leaders did Gandhi not influence?
Nelson Mandela
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Buddha
How did Gandhi promote the independence of India?
through resistance with weapons
by breaking up the East Indian Company
through civil disobedience
by promoting Hindu-Muslim conflict
What is an effect of shifting plates?
seasons
monsoons
changing currents
earthquakes
What religion does this picture represent?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
all of the above
What religion does this picture represent?
Hinduism
Buddism
Sikhism
all of the above
A person practicing Islam worships in a
synagogue
church
mosque
temple
A person practicing Hinduism would
worship in a synagogue
fast during Ramadan
believe that Jesus is a prophet
believe the Vedas is scared
Which South Asia country is located directly north of the Arabian sea?
India
Pakistan
Oman
Sri Lanka
The southern parts of the Malay peninsula and parts of Indonesia and the Philippines share a __________ climate?
tropical rainforest
arctic
humid continental
savanna
Which of the following is NOT a major religion of Southeast Asia?
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
__________ and __________ are the two cultures that have the biggest impact on Southeast Asia.
India and Japan
Japan and China
China and India
China and Bangladesh
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of a tsunami?
monsoons
volcanic eruptions
earthquakes
landslides
What is the main crop of Southeast Asia?
corn
wheat
beans
rice
__________ is a peninsula of Southeast Asia.
Indonesia
India
Malaysia
South Korea
The Mekong River is most important to which country?
Indonesia
Brunei
Philippines
Vietnam
Which two countries are examples of archipelagos?
Philippines and Indonesia
Vietnam and Laos
Myanmar and Indonesia
Indochina and Malay
