Unit 9 South Asia - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which physical feature has often served as a barrier for trade and travel in South Asia?

The Himalayas

The Ganges River

The Indian Ocean

The Deccan Plateau

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How have the monsoon seasons most affected the economic development of Bangladesh?

The destructive floods from the rains makes farming difficult.

The summer rain provides fertile lands.

The dry summer winds cause drought.

The dry, cold winds limit crop production.

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How do monsoons most benefit India?

The winds provide ideal conditions.

Rains provide fresh water for drinking and irrigation.

The rains provide permanent snows.

The winds supply power for windmills.

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which cultural institution guides the moral and social life for most people in India?

Islam

Jainism

Sikhism

Hinduism

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How has the political development of Pakistan differed from that of India since independence from Britain in 1947?

Ruled primarily by religious leaders

The government adopted a system of communism

The government has experienced instability and frequent military takeovers.

Ruled by a council of tribal elders that help maintain unity within.

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which government of South Asia is most similar to the U.S. government?

Bhutan

India

Nepal

Pakistan

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which physical environmental process causes avalanches?

Earthquakes

Erosion

Monsoons

Typhoon

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which industry employs many members of India's significantly large labor pool (number of available workers)?

agricultural production

low unemployment rates

large-scale industrialization

service-oriented businesses

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Stilt fishing in Sri Lanka is an example of how humans -

modify the environment

adapt to the environment

organize to accomplish large-scale tasks

replace traditional methods with faster technology

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which geographic factor has most influenced the location of wheat production in India?

Year-round dry growing season

Introduction of artificial fertilizers

Rich soil of the Himalaya Mountains

Nearness to sources of fresh water

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which characteristic of South Asian cultures best explains the political divisions of the region after the countries gained independence during the twentieth century?

Climate variations

Religious differences

Language differences

Differences in economic activities

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which number in the map indicates the nation of Pakistan?

1

2

3

4

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which number on the map represents India?

1

2

3

4

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