SSWG5 Assessment

Which of the following BEST describes the Hindu caste system?

The Ganges River is significant to Indians for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

The total knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors shared by and passed on by members

Which of the following is NOT an explanation for India's high birthrate?

All of the following are causes of desertification EXCEPT

Which number is nearest the Himalaya Mountains?

Why is South Asia sometimes called a subcontinen?

Which of the following is the name for the chain of volcanoes that line Pacific Rim?

What are the two island countries that are apart of South Asia?

The term used for the spread of ideas, inventions, or patterns of behavior is

The Pacific Rim are a economic powerhouse because they

In East Asia, all of the following are problems caused by overpopulation EXCEPT

The highest mountain peak in the world located in the Himalayas Moutain Range is known as

Which of the following was an effect of the partition between India and Pakistan?

Which number is nearest the Gobi Desert?

During what part of the year do monsoons bring heavy rain?

What climatic effect do the Himalaya Mts. have on regions surrounding them?

What religion developed and widely practiced by many Indians?

Which of the following men led a movement based on nonviolent resistance against Britain?

In 50 years, if the current population growth rate continues, India will have

Which of the following is the longest river in all of Asia?

Which landform is nearest number 5?

Southern Asia is affected by seasonal winds that bring heavy rains. These winds are called

Hinduism and Buddhism differ significantly in their beliefs about

What body of water is nearest number 3?

All of the following were members of the caste system except

The founder of Buddhism, who later became known as "Buddha" was

Which of the following is a system of parallel mountain ranges that stretch for 1,500 miles?

The top three most populous Asian nations China, India, and Indonesia have what in common?