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Unit 6 Part 2 Asia Mini Test Review

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
Date
1.

The physical landscape of southeast and east Asia includes which of the following landforms?

a)

Deserts and tundras

b)

Mountains, plateaus, and river valleys

c)

Savannas and prairies

d)

Glaciers and fjords

2.

What is the climate like in southeast and east Asia? Why would this be?

a)

The climate is mostly humid temperate, long dry season, and subtropical due to monsoons and proximity to the equator.

b)

The climate is mostly arid and desert-like due to lack of rainfall.

c)

The climate is cold and dry because of high altitude.

d)

The climate is temperate with little seasonal variation.

3.

The Himalayas and the Ghats have drastically different physical features because (select all that apply):

a)

One is surrounded be water and the other is landlocked.

b)

They are located at different latitudes.

c)

The Himalayas are at a higher elevation.

d)

The Ghats are closer to the equator which helps balance out temperature.

4.

The following river flows through southeast Asia (know all three for the exam):

a)

Amazon

b)

Ganges

c)

Nile

d)

Danube

5.

Which of these rivers is important for many Indians?

a)

Amazon

b)

Ganges

c)

Nile

d)

Thames

6.

How do monsoons impact southeast Asia?

a)

They bring both heavy rains that support agriculture and floods that can cause damage.

b)

They only cause droughts and water shortages.

c)

They have no significant impact on the region.

d)

They make the region colder year-round.

7.

Some of the causes of water scarcity in southeast Asia are:

a)

Abundant rainfall and low population

b)

Overuse of water resources and pollution

c)

Lack of rivers and lakes

d)

Excessive government regulation

8.

Major natural resources in Southeast Asia include:

a)

Oil, natural gas, iron ore, rubber, and precious stones

b)

Gold, diamonds, and uranium

c)

Coal, iron ore, and copper only

d)

Wheat, corn, and soybeans

9.

Which of the following pairs correctly matches a Southeast Asian colony with its European colonizer?

a)

Vietnam - France

b)

Indonesia - Britain

c)

Philippines - Netherlands

d)

Malaysia - Spain

10.

What European country had the most colonies and it was said that the sun never set on their empire? Who was the leader of this country during this time?

a)

France, Napoleon Bonaparte

b)

Spain, King Ferdinand

c)

Portugal, Prince Henry

d)

Britain, Queen Victoria

11.

Asian colonies began to gain their independence for which of the following reasons?

a)

Nationalist movements and desire for self-rule

b)

Weakening of European powers after World War II

c)

Japans conquest over other Asian nations

d)

All of the above

12.

Which Asian nation became a great imperial power and began taking over other Asian countries?

a)

Japan

b)

China

c)

India

d)

Thailand

13.

Explain how Americans got involved in WWII and the war tactics that they used.

a)

Americans entered WWII after the attack on Pearl Harbor and used tactics such as island hopping and strategic bombing.

b)

Americans joined WWII at the start of the war and mainly used trench warfare.

c)

Americans got involved in WWII due to economic reasons and used guerrilla tactics.

d)

Americans entered WWII to support the Soviet Union and used naval blockades as their main tactic.

14.

What was Chairman Mao Zedong's major policy in China?

a)

The Great Leap Forward

b)

The Cultural Revolution

c)

The Open Door Policy

d)

The Four Modernizations

15.

What happened during the Korean War and what was the outcome?

a)

The Korean War ended with North Korea conquering South Korea.

b)

The Korean War ended in a stalemate with an armistice agreement.

c)

The Korean War resulted in the unification of Korea under one government.

d)

The Korean War led to the withdrawal of all foreign troops from Korea.

16.

Where is Hinduism mainly practiced?

a)

Hinduism is a religion mainly practiced in India.

b)

Hinduism is a language spoken in China.

c)

Hinduism is a festival celebrated in Europe.

d)

Hinduism is a sport played in Africa.

17.

Where is Confucianism mainly practiced?

a)

A philosophy mainly practiced in China

b)

A religion mainly practiced in India

c)

A political system mainly practiced in Europe

d)

A language mainly spoken in Africa

18.

Daoism is a religion mainly practiced in which country?

a)

India

b)

China

c)

Japan

d)

Thailand

19.

Buddhism is a religion mainly practiced in which region?

a)

Europe

b)

South America

c)

East and Southeast Asia

d)

North America

20.

The one child policy was practiced in which country and what was its main purpose?

a)

India, to increase population

b)

China, to control population growth

c)

Japan, to improve education

d)

Russia, to promote urbanization

21.

What is the main idea of Buddhism?

a)

Reincarnation and karma

b)

Strive to get rid of suffering

c)

Harmony of people and nature

d)

Each person has a responsibility to family and society

22.

What is the main idea of Hinduism?

a)

Reincarnation and karma, what you give is what you get back

b)

Strive to get rid of suffering

c)

Harmony of people and nature

d)

Each person has a responsibility to family and society

23.

What is the main idea of Daoism?

a)

Reincarnation and karma, what you give is what you get back

b)

Strive to get rid of suffering

c)

Harmony of people and nature

d)

Each person has a responsibility to family and society

24.

What is the main idea of Confucianism?

a)

Reincarnation and karma, what you give is what you get back

b)

Strive to get rid of suffering

c)

Harmony of people and nature

d)

Each person has a responsibility to family and society

25.

Which event was used by Mohandas Gandhi to bring world attention to the injustices of British colonialism?

a)

Sepoy Rebellion

b)

Partition of India

c)

Salt March

d)

Daily prayers

26.

What type of protests did Gandhi use in his fight for Indian independence?

a)

violent

b)

popular

c)

guerrilla

d)

non-violent

27.

What is happening in the political cartoon?

a)

The Chinese Emperor is hosting a party and Germany is cutting the cake.

b)

The Chinese Emperor is telling Europeans which parts of China they may turn into their own colonies.

c)

European and Asian nations are choosing which parts of China to colonize

d)

European nations are choosing which parts of China to colonize

28.

The large desert located in China is known as

a)

The Yangtze Desert

b)

The China Desert

c)

The Sahara Desert

d)

The Gobi Desert

29.

ASIA is the world's largest ___.

a)

continent

b)

country

c)

province

d)

state

30.

The ___ Ocean is located east of Asia.

a)

Arctic

b)

Atlantic

c)

Pacific

d)

Southern

31.

There are many mountain ranges in Asia. The highest and largest mountain range in the world is the ____.

a)

Caucasus Mountains

b)

Himalayas

c)

Tian Shan

32.

Mount ___ is the highest mountain peak in the world. It is located along the border of China and Nepal.

a)

Aconcagua

b)

Denali

c)

Everest

d)

Kilimanjaro