Southeast Asia, South Asia & East Asia Review

Question 1

What physical feature in South Asia is a barrier to trade and travel?

Accepted Answer

The Himalayas

Question 2

This is a seasonal wind system that produces large amounts of rain.

Accepted Answer

monsoon

Question 3

The modification of the environment shown in the picture was intended to - Grand Canal of China

Accepted Answer

provide a north-south transportation route in China

Question 4

How does rangoli reflect the culture of people in India?

Accepted Answer

As a Hindu holiday, it is an Indian religious tradition

Question 5

What is the name of the film industry in India?

Accepted Answer

Bollywood

Question 6

What is the correct term to describe "when people change to fit the environment"?

Accepted Answer

adaptation

Question 7

Which government of South Asia is most similar to the US?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 8

Traders along the Silk Road had to overcome the physical barriers posed by mountains and the

Accepted Answer

desert climate conditions

Question 9

In which country did Islam originate?

Accepted Answer

Saudi Arabia

Question 10

Earthquake proof buildings & dams for flood control are two technologies that help SE & E Asia

Accepted Answer

adapt to the environment of the region

Question 11

North Korea's authoritarian political & economic policies result in a society distinguished by

Accepted Answer

low use of personal technology

Question 12

Which natural resource do most Southeast Asian countries have?

Accepted Answer

timber

Question 13

Name that country. (in pink)

Accepted Answer

Indonesia

Question 14

India's large labor pool helps contribute to an economy that is characterized by -

Accepted Answer

service-oriented businesses

Question 15

What is a benefit of the monsoon season in South and Southeast Asia?

Accepted Answer

Provides fresh water for drinking and irrigation

Question 16

What characteristic of South Asian cultures explains the political divisions of the region?

Accepted Answer

Religious differences

Question 17

Which nation is an example of unlimited government?

Accepted Answer

North Korea

Question 18

True or False: Stilt fishing in Sri Lanka is an example of humans modifying the environment.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

What is the correct term for a large ocean wave usually caused by an underwater earthquake?

Accepted Answer

tsunami

Question 20

What is/are the major religion(s) of India?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism and Sikhism

Question 21

Which of the following accounts for the cultural diffusion in East Asia throughout history?

Accepted Answer

Trade

Question 22

How did the physical geography of Southeast Asia contribute to cultural diversity?

Accepted Answer

A vast archipelago created a global trading network

Question 23

Where did Buddhism originate?

Accepted Answer

South Asia (India)

Question 24

A strong respect for elders and ancestors is a cultural aspect reflected in the traditions of -

Accepted Answer

Confucianism

Question 25

Who leads the government of China?

Accepted Answer

Communist party officials

Question 26

What is the correct term to describe "when people change the environment to fit their needs"?

Accepted Answer

modification

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