Geography Ch.14-15 Test

The ancient city that flourished in the Indus Valley was

Gurkhas are famous for their fighting abilities

International trade organization which promoted political and economic stability among Southeast Asian countries

The first modern missionary to South Asia was

What is the name of the place where the borders of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand meet?

What major river forms the border between Laos and Thailand

Sikhism unites

Myanmar's history has been a succession of military dictatorships

what is a large group of islands called?

What is the national symbol of Thailand?

From which country do most of the immigrants to Southeast Asia come?

The most important river in India is the

What kind of government does Thailand have?

At which parallel was Vietnam divided into North Vietnam and South Vietnam

What famous Indian leader wanted to make peace with the Muslims in India?

the leader of the Khmer Rouge was

River that cuts through the northern part of Vietnam, emptying into the Gulf of Tonkin

Cambodia has great potential but has never capitalized on it

What does the name Buddha mean?

the highest mountain in the word is

According to Buddhism, one can reach a state of complete happiness and rest called

What is another name for tsunamis?

the guerrilla group that played a big part in conquering South Vietnam for the Communists

Which religion says that humans can become gods?

Part of Pacific that has numerous and regular earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic activity is "ring of fire"

Malaysia was a British colony that was occupied by Japan during World War II

Vietnam no longer has a one-party Communist government but rather a multiparty democracy

India is one of the world's largest democracies

What theory caused the Unites States to become involved in Vietnam

Which major river cuts through the northern part of Vietnam, emptying into the Gulf of Tonkin

The capital of Bangladesh is

Most of the GDP of Singapore is attributable to agriculture

Which city is a famous source of spices?

Elephant trainers in Thailand are called

the majority of Singapore's population is comprised of which of the following nationalities

Rice growing in Southeast Asia requires large quantities of space

India and Pakistan dispute the control of

the highest mountain range on earth is

who was the founder of Buddhism?

Jainism is related to both Hinduism and Buddhism

Which country is the financial and high-tech hub of Southeast Asia

What ruined city along the Indus river flourished from 2500 to 1700 B.C.

The island nation located near the Indian subcontinent and the shipping lanes of the Indian Ocean?

Vietnam's chief seaport is

the highest mountain range in the world is the

Who was the first prime minister of India?

Which mountain range has historically been the natural dividing line between northern and southern India?

What is the largest city in India?

What is the most important river in India?