UNIT TESTREVIEW: SOUTH ASIA

Which of the following is not true about the Indian monsoon?

• a. caused by differences in temperatures over land and water
• b. Indians dread the rain it brings in summer
• c. comes every year (with few exceptions)
• d. without the summer monsoon, crops could fail
• e. causes drought in the winter

A mineral found in South Asia & used in the manufacture of electrical equipment is _______.

• a. manganese
• b. mercury
• c. mica
• d. magnesium
• e. tantalum

Sir Edmond Hilary reached the top of Mt. Everest with the help of Tenzing Norgay, who was a/an:

• a. Aryan
• b. Dravidian
• c. Mongol
• d. Sherpa

Because it replaces itself so quickly, this grass/tree (found in abundance in South Asia) is a popular green” material.

• a. bamboo
• b. teak
• c. mahogany
• d. sandalwood
• e. oak

Which of the following is not a climate region of South Asia?

• a. semiarid
• b. desert
• c. subarctic
• d. tropical wet
• e. highland

Which South Asian country has the lowest average elevation?

• a. Sri Lanka
• b. Pakistan
• c. India
• d. Maldives
• e. Bhutan

. English & ________________ are the official languages of India.

• a. Arabic
• b. Hindi
• c. Mandarin
• d. Sanskrit
• e. Indian

Which animal is most respected by the Hindus?

• a. elephants
• b. cows
• c. monkeys
• d. tigers
• e. cobras

. The Indus Valley Civilization’s economy was based on the sale of _______.

• a. salt
• b. gold
• c. crops
• d. slaves
• e. both b & d

During which empire did India experience a “Golden Age” of peace, prosperity, and progress?

• a. Aryan
• b. Mauryan
• c. Gupta
• d. Mughal
• e. British