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South Asia

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following are economic assets for India?

a)

A large low wage labor pool

b)

People speak English

c)

Megacities are shrinking due to cottage industries

d)

A large amount of land that can produce crops

2.

The wet season monsoons are extremely important to South Asia's

a)

schools

b)

malls

c)

textile industry

d)

agriculture

3.
In 1971 East Pakistan became _________.
a)
India
b)
Bangladesh
c)
Pakistan
d)
Bhutan
4.

The pollution of the Ganges has been caused by which factors?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Cities

c)

Industries

d)

People letting cows in the river

5.
The idea that your actions in this life can affect your next life is called what?
a)
reincarnation
b)
dharma
c)
karma
d)
ahimsa
6.

A--------------------B

During the winter months, monsoon winds cause India to be cooler and less humid than summer.


Based on this information, which of these images is winter and which is summer monsoon?

a)

A (summer), B (winter)

b)

A (winter), B (summer)

c)

A (winter), B (spring)

d)

A (fall), B (summer)

7.

The collision of the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate is an example of tectonic forces which created which two landmasses?

a)

Himalaya Mountains and the Tibetan Plateau

b)

Karakorum Mountains and the Nepal Plateau

c)

Hindu Kush Mountains and the Bengal Plateau

d)

Caucasus Mountains and the Pakistan Flatlands

8.

a. provides drinking and irrigation water

b. one of the world's most polluted rivers

c. seen as a source for healing and miracles


The river described here is the:

a)

Ganges River

b)

Tiger River

c)

Yamuna River

d)

Krishna River

9.

Climate concerns such as water pollution and deforestation have become a larger issue for India due to its:

a)

High population growth

b)

Fast economic growth

c)

Income inequality

d)

Increased industrialization

10.

In India, summer monsoons bring severe ____________ while the winter monsoon season brings __________ weather.

a)

rainfall; dry

b)

drought; rainy

c)

storms; snowy

d)

heat; moderate

11.

Outsourcing is the practice of a company moving jobs to a different country than the country it is actually located. An example is where jobs in the ___________ are moved to _______due to cheaper labor costs.

a)

United States; India

b)

United Kingdom; Mexico

c)

Northern Ireland; Singapore

d)

New Zealand; Columbia

12.

Tourism is a major industry for which country at great risk of sinking into the ocean due to climate change?

a)

Maldives

b)

Sri Lanka

c)

Madagascar

d)

Nepal

13.

India is mainly a Hindu country while Pakistan is mainly a Muslim country. Both dispute which country should control the Kashmir region. What religious group do a MAJORITY of the Kashmir people belong to?

a)

Muslim

b)

Hindu

c)

Christian

d)

Buddihist

14.

Hinduism as a religion created strict rules for individuals and a social class structure which is practiced by many Indians to this day. Choose the following diagram which represents this caste system.

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

There are several elements associated with Buddihism, which include:

a)

reaching Nirvana

b)

following the Eight-Fold Path

c)

knowing the Four Noble Truths

d)

All of the above

16.

Flooding is common in South Asia. When a major flood happens what will be the impact on where people choose to live after given these choices?

a)

People will invest in sending their children abroad for better education.

b)

The local government will help them rebuild in a safer area.

c)

People will stay in flood-prone areas for agricultural benefits.

d)
Many will relocate to coastal regions that are also vulnerable to flooding.
17.

What do Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism all have in common?

a)
They are all monotheistic religions with a single deity.
b)

They all share the concept of reincarnation.

c)
They all emphasize the importance of rituals over ethical conduct.
d)
They all originated in China and focus on meditation practices.
18.

American chains like McDonalds are all over the world. What do they do to accommodate their local markets?

a)
They focus solely on drive-thru services globally.
b)

They customize (adapt) their menus to reflect local tastes and preferences.

c)
They only serve vegetarian options in all countries.
d)
They offer the same menu worldwide without changes.
19.

Why do companies outsource to South Asia?

a)

Cheap Labor

b)
Unskilled workforce
c)

English Speakers

d)

Access to Talent

e)

Time Zone Advantage

20.

Which of the following are true about Hinduism?

a)

They don't were shoes

b)

They are born in the Caste system

c)

They love cows

d)

Common in India and Nepal

e)

Common in Bangladesh And Pakistan.

21.

Which of the following are true about Sikhism?

a)

Men do not cut their hair

b)

They are born in the Caste system

c)

Common in the Punjab Region of India

d)

Common in India and Nepal

e)

Common in Bangladesh And Pakistan.

22.

Which of the following are true about Islam?

a)

Men do not cut their hair

b)

They are born in the Caste system

c)

They do not eat pork

d)

Common in India and Nepal

e)

Common in Bangladesh And Pakistan.

23.

Bollywood and Cricket are two examples of what?

a)

Cultural diffusion

b)
Political movements
c)
Sports events
d)
Fashion trends