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Unit 9 (chp 25-27) Test Review

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Through ____, Gandhi opposed British rule in a peaceful manner.

a)
aggression
b)
negotiation
c)
rebellion
d)
nonviolence
2.

Heavy rains that cause devastating floods along the Ganges River are called _________.

a)
monsoon rains
b)
winter storms
c)
dust storms
d)
tropical storms
3.

According to the ________, people are born into particular groups with distinct ranks in society.

a)
caste system
b)
political faction
c)
economic class
d)
social hierarchy
4.

Northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent that has seen many conflicts between India and Pakistan over territorial rights.

a)

Kashmir

b)
Uttarakhand
c)
Himachal Pradesh
d)
Punjab
5.

India is special in that it ____________.

a)
is recognized for its lack of historical sites.
b)
is known for its cultural diversity and heritage.
c)
is primarily known for its technology sector.
d)
is famous for its deserts and arid landscapes.
6.

Another way in which India is special in that it ____________.

a)

It was founded by Trappist Monks in the 11th century.

b)

Was formed by a meteor crash and its subsequent aftershock.

c)

Is the world's largest democracy

d)

Is Africa's largest country in square miles.

7.

The Indian subcontinent is separated from the rest of Asia by the ___________.

a)
Western Ghats
b)

the Deccan Plateau

c)

the Ganges River

d)
Himalayas
8.

What is the term used to describe the World’s largest film industry?

a)
Hollywood
b)
Bollywood
c)
Nollywood
d)
Tollywood
9.

Hinduism is the dominant religion in which of the following South Asian countries?

a)
India, Nepal
b)
Sri Lanka
c)
Bangladesh
d)
Pakistan
10.

What is the world's oldest major religion?

a)
Hinduism
b)
Islam
c)
Buddhism
d)
Christianity
11.

What religion practices Ahimsa, or strict non-violence toward all living things?

a)
Jainism
b)
Christianity
c)
Hinduism
d)
Buddhism
12.

How does one move up from one caste level to the next higher level?

a)
Participation in religious rituals
b)
Government intervention and quotas
c)
Inheritance of caste from parents
d)

reincarnation

13.

In order to avoid being ruled by a majority religion to which they did not belong, in 1947 _______________.

a)
The British continued to rule India and Pakistan.
b)
A new religion was established.
c)

Millions of Hindus moved to India and millions of Muslims moved to Pakistan.

d)

Millions of Muslims moved to India and millions of Hindus moved to Pakistan.

14.

What is Ramadan?

a)
Ramadan is a holy month of fasting and prayer in Islam.
b)
A time for Christians to reflect and pray.
c)
A month of celebration for the harvest season.
d)
A festival celebrated with feasting and gifts.
15.

What South Asian river is considered to be one of the most polluted in the world?

a)
Ganges River
b)
Yamuna River
c)
Brahmaputra River
d)
Indus River
16.

Name the 2 island countries that are part of South Asia.

a)

Japan and Tawain

b)

Indonesia and Malta

c)

Sri Lanka and Maldives

d)

Philippines and Tahiti

17.

Which of the following 2 statements are accurate statements about Mohandas Gandhi?

a)
Mahatma Gandhi was a leader in the Indian independence movement known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
b)
Gandhi was known for his support of colonial rule in India.
c)

Although he studied in England and was influenced by western ideas, he rejected the way Britain ruled India.

d)
Gandhi was a military leader who advocated for armed conflict.
18.

These are among the world’s youngest mountain ranges and contain the world’s tallest mountain.

a)
Rocky Mountains
b)
Andes
c)
Appalachians
d)
Himalayas
19.

The practice by which companies send portions of their business processes out to other countries to save on expenses is referred to as ____________.

a)
offshoring
b)
insourcing
c)
nearshoring
d)
outsourcing
20.

Largest river of India is the ________ & the largest river of Pakistan is the _____________.

a)
Brahmaputra; Chenab
b)
Yamuna; Ravi
c)
Godavari; Jhelum
d)
Ganges; Indus
21.

What does Karma mean?

a)
Karma means the principle of cause and effect in moral actions.
b)
Karma refers to a type of meditation practice.
c)
Karma is a form of spiritual enlightenment.
d)
Karma means the act of giving gifts to others.
22.

What is one British product that Gandhi boycotted and was the reason for his march to the sea?

a)
Tea
b)
Wool
c)
Cotton
d)
Salt
23.

Which is not a natural hazard experienced in South Asia?

a)
Earthquakes
b)
Tsunamis
c)

Floods / monsoons

d)
Volcanic eruptions
24.

Which South Asian religion is considered monotheistic?

a)
Sikhism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Jainism
25.

Nepal is mostly _______ while Bhutan is mostly ________.

a)
mountainous; lush valleys
b)
urban cities; dry plateaus
c)
tropical forests; rocky hills
d)
flat plains; arid deserts
26.

Nepal is mostly _______ while Bhutan is mostly ________.

a)

Buddhist // Hindu

b)

Hindu // Buddhist

c)

Capitalist // Communist

d)

Communist // Capitalist

27.

Great Britain began to dominate Indian trade through its company, the _______________.

a)
British East India Company
b)
Spanish East India Company
c)
French East India Company
d)
Dutch East India Company
28.

The period of time where Great Britain controlled India is referred to as the ________.

a)
Indian Empire
b)
British Dominion
c)
Colonial Era
d)
British Raj
29.

During the partition of India, many people made long journeys into and out of India and newly formed Pakistan.  This describes what “Theme of Geography”?

a)
Region
b)
Place
c)
Human-Environment Interaction
d)
Movement
30.

Sri Lanka is religiously comprised of Buddhists (Sinhalese) and Hindus (Tamils). Which “Theme of Geography” does this best statement best express?

a)
Human-Environment Interaction
b)
Movement
c)
Place
d)
Region
31.

New Delhi, the capital of India is at 28.6139* N, 77.2090 * E.  Which “Theme of Geography” does this best statement best express?

a)
Place
b)
Region
c)
Location
d)
Movement
32.

Dainik Bhaskar is an Indian Hindi -language daily newspaper that is delivered to parts of 14 different Indian states.  The area of its delivery would be considered which “Theme of Geography”?

a)
Location
b)
Movement
c)

Functional Region

d)
Place
33.
India lies in which hemisphere ?
a)
Northern Hemisphere
b)
Southern Hemisphere
c)
Western Hemisphere
d)
None of these
34.

India is a sub continent of _____________

a)

Austrailia

b)

Europe

c)

China

d)

Asia

35.

Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of India?

a)

Aravalli

b)

Himalayas

c)

Vindhyas

d)

Western Ghats

36.

Name the mausoleum in Agra that is one of the most famous landmarks in India ?

a)

Red fort

b)

Taj Mahal

c)

Qutub Minar

d)

Hawa Mahal

37.

Know all the physical features labeled on on the map.

a)

yes I know them.

b)

No, I do not know them.

38.

Know all the countries of South Asia labeled on the map and the country to the northwest of Pakistan.

a)

yes, I know them.

b)

No, I do not know them.

39.

This building is the most famous and recognizable in all of India.

a)
Hawa Mahal
b)
Gateway of India
c)
Red Fort
d)
Taj Mahal