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WorksheetsUnit 12 Notes Check For Understanding
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 24mins
First Name
Last Name
Class Period
3rd
5th
6th
8th
Why is the Indian subcontinent referred to as a "subcontinent"?
Due to its small size compared to other continents
Due to its large landmass and separation from the rest of Asia by the Himalayas
Because it is an island surrounded by water
Because it is the smallest region in Asia
Which mountain range in the Indian subcontinent has the highest elevations in the world?
Hindu Kush
Alps
Himalayas
Andes
What is the highest point on Earth, located in the Himalayas?
K2
Kangchenjunga
Mt. Everest
Lhotse
Which river basin is known for being the largest alluvial plain in the world?
Amazon River Basin
Nile River Basin
Ganges River Basin
Mississippi River Basin
Which of the following rivers is considered sacred in Hinduism and is known for providing water year-round?
Indus River
Ganges River
Brahmaputra River
Nile River
What is the major issue facing the major rivers in the Indian subcontinent?
Overfishing
Pollution
Drying up of riverbeds
Invasive species
During which season does the Indian subcontinent experience heavy rains due to warm and moist air from the equator?
Summer Monsoon
Winter Monsoon
Spring Monsoon
Autumn Monsoon
What country is this?
Bangladesh
India
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
What Country is this?
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
What Country is this?
India
Nepal
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
What Country is this?
Pakistan
Bangladesh
India
Nepal
Sri Lanka
What Country is this?
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Bhutan
What Country is this?
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
What is this location?
The Himalayas
India Plains
Ganges Plateau
Arabian Peninsula
What was the earliest known civilization in South Asia?
Gupta Empire
Maurya Empire
Indus Valley Civilization
Mongol Empire
The sacred writings of Hinduism are known as:
Sutras
Qur'an
Vedas
Tripitaka
Where was Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, born?
India
Bangladesh
Nepal
Pakistan
Which European country had the most control in South Asia?
France
Portugal
Germany
Britain
What was British control over India called?
British Empire
British raj
British Dynasty
Colonial Rule
Which leader promoted nonviolent resistance against British rule?
Nehru
Jinnah
Mohandas Gandhi
Ashoka
What year did India gain independence from Great Britain?
1950
1948
1947
1945
What was a major result of the partition of India?
Peaceful coexistence between Hindus and Muslims
Increased trade with Europe
Violent attacks between Muslims and Hindus
Rise of industrialization in India
Which area remains a disputed territory between India and Pakistan?
Punjab
Kashmir
Gujarat
Bengal
India’s culture is primarily influenced by:
Islam
Sikhism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Which two countries are predominantly influenced by Islamic culture?
India and Nepal
Bhutan and Sri Lanka
Pakistan and Bangladesh
Nepal and Bangladesh
Which country is the most populous in the world?
China
India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Which country has the 5th largest population in the world?
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Nepal
Which economic activity employs about half of India’s workforce?
Tourism
Agriculture
High-tech industry
Textile manufacturing
What is one major reason companies choose to outsource jobs to India?
India has the largest cotton mills in the world
India has strict environmental policies
India has a large number of tech professionals and cheap labor
India has the highest production of rice and wheat
Why is ecotourism growing in countries like Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka?
These countries are focused on building new factories
Ecotourism helps conserve natural environments and cultures
Tourism is being replaced by farming
Governments are banning all forms of tourism
What was the main goal of India’s Green Revolution?
Increase tourism in rural areas
Expand cotton mills to more cities
Promote high-tech service exports
Boost crop production to keep up with population growth
Which South Asian country is considered the world’s largest democracy?
Pakistan
Bangladesh
India
Sri Lanka
What is one factor that negatively affects the political systems in South Asia?
High literacy rates
Strong economic development
Corruption and poor education
Large population of voters
How does Bhutan’s government differ from the other South Asian countries mentioned?
It has no voting rights for citizens
It is a constitutional monarchy
It is a dictatorship
It is a communist state
