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Monsoon Asia Review
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1
Which natural disaster was responsible for the deaths of 36,000 people in SE Asia?
Typhoon Vera
eruption of Mt. Toba
eruption of Mt. Krakatau
the earthquake at Pearl Harbor
2
Dissident
a person who speaks out against government policies
a citizen of China's Special Economic Zones
someone who argues with Mr. Henry in class
someone who has emigrated from China
3
Efforts at sustainable development focus on
subsistence farming.
industries using renewable resources.
efficient mining activities.
improved fishing practices.
4
The greatest challenge facing the countries of SE Asia.
gap between rich and poor
genocide
religious unrest
civil war
5
India entered the country of East Pakistan in order to
HA HA! India never entered West Pakistan.
end protests against the British.
take advantage of the nation's many natural resources.
help it receive independence from West Pakistan.
6
Which describes China's goals for the nation's economy?
ease overcrowding and poverty by creating rural jobs
increased global trade and economic growth
increased agricultural production
become more isolated
7
This picture was likely taken during the summer monsoon season in South Asia.
True
False
8
Which type of boundary best fits with the countries of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh?
cultural
geometric
hypothetical
physical
9
What message about Pakistan and India is the illustrator trying to convey?
Pakistan and India have swept their problems under the rug.
Pakistan and India are moving forward and creating peace.
Pakistan is renewing its peace agreement with India.
Despite cooperation, India and Pakistan distrust each other.
10
One of Asia's economic tigers
Hong Kong
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
11
Small districts in China that are fully open to global commerce
international zones
free trade zones
special economic zones
Americanized zones
12
A ruling house or family of rulers is called a dynasty.
True
False
13
The aim of the Green Revolution was to improve the quality of life for people in
Mexico.
Asia.
developing countries worldwide.
Africa.
14
Which mountain range separates the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?
Hindu-Kush
Eastern Ghats
Gobi
Himalayas
15
This picture is an example of
a common farming technique in SE Asia
terrace farming
human-environment interaction
all of the above
16
A commune is a collective farming community.
False
True
17
How is India attempting to control its rapidly-growing population?
offer contraceptives
infanticide
economic incentives to wait on having children
one-child policy
18
India was partitioned into two nations with borders based on the populations
political ideology.
ethnic make up.
financial resources.
religious affiliation.
19
Two countries that emerged as democracies following European colonialism.
China and South Korea
South Korea and India
India and North Korea
North Korea and Japan
20
This picture represents
the rise of subsistence agriculture.
the effects of civil war on a country.
humans adapting their environment to meet their needs.
the effects of natural disasters.
21
Hinduism
Japan
India
China
North Korea
22
At just 115 sq. miles, this archipelago is one of the world's smallest countries.
Maldives
Japan
the Philippines
Taiwan
23
Which region remains a source of conflict between India and Pakistan?
Bangladesh
Jammu
Sri Lanka
Kashmir
24
Major population center in India
Indus River Valley
Indo-Gangetic Plain
Plateau of Tibet
Ganges Delta
25
A single-party government that can easily adjust to changing times.
Japan
India
China
South Korea
26
Independence from colonial powers took place primarily in the
1600s.
1900s.
1800s.
1700s.
27
Ideogram
prayers spoken in unison
a picture that represents an idea
individual who speaks against government policies
stupid person
28
Which country benefits most from comparative advantage?
China
Japan
India
Pakistan
29
Islam
Pakistan
Japan
India
North Korea
30
Qin Dynasty's impact on China
It brought Communism to China
It fled China and created the country of Taiwan
It was the first of China's dynasties.
It gave China its name
31
One reason people in SE Asia are concerned about war between India and Pakistan
attacks on India could disrupt food production worldwide
disruption to India's oil exports
Asians want to protect the birthplace of Buddhism
both countries have nuclear weapons
32
During the winter monsoon season, the weather in Bangladesh is
cold and wet.
hot and wet.
hot and dry.
cool and dry.
33
A religion commonly practiced in Monsoon Asia
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Shintoism
34
An area prone to conflict over ethnic, cultural or political differences.
Iron curtain
Shatter Belt
Emerging markets
Khmer Rouge
35
An area prone to conflict over ethnic, cultural, or political differences.
buffer state
war zone
shatter belt
political coup
36
Ability of an individual or group to carry out a particular economic activity most efficiently
comparative advantage
sustainable development
resource management
productivity quota
37
This individual came to power after the Communists defeated the Nationalists in 1949.
Mao Zedong
Sun Yat-sen
Peter Chun
Chang Jiang
38
Greatest threat to life and property in Bangladesh
disease
flooding
war
famine
39
Most of China's population lives
in the western part of the country.
in Tian Shan.
in Inner Mongolia.
on just one-sixth of the land.
40
Shintoism
Japan
China
India
Pakistan
41
Which South Asian country is most threatened by climate change?
Bhutan
Maldives
India
Bangladesh
42
Impact of food shortages, inadequate healthcare and low standard of living on N. Korea's people
increased birth rates
high standard of living
long life expectancies
slow population growth
43
Because of its location on the Ring of Fire, Southeast Asia has
terrain dominated by active and extinct volcanoes.
temperatures higher than areas outside the "ring."
terrain scarred by frequent wildfires.
temperatures cooled by ash clouds that block out the sun.
44
Ganges Delta
India
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
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Cause: European draw borders in Africa and Asia.
Effect: democracies
Effect: settled border disputes
Effect: thriving, independent nations
Effect: civil war
