Monsoon Asia Review Quiz

Which of the following is not a subregion of Monsoon Asia?

• South Asia

• East Asia

• Southeast Asia

• Central Asia

Which island nation is mentioned as part of Monsoon Asia?

• Madagascar

• Japan

• Cuba

• Iceland

What is the most commanding feature of Monsoon Asia's landscape?

• The Ganges River

• The Himalayas

• The Plateau of Tibet

• The Deccan Plateau

Which mountain range includes Mount Everest?

• The Alps

• The Rockies

• The Himalayas

• The Andes

Which river is the third longest in the world and runs east across China before emptying into the Pacific?

• Mekong River

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

• Indus River

What is the predominant climate type in Southeast Asia near the equator?

• A) Tropical wet

• B) Tropical wet and dry

• C) Humid subtropical

• D) Continental

In South Asia, what type of vegetation is common on the lower slopes of the Himalayas?

• Tropical grassland

• Ice cap vegetation

• Desert scrub

• Broadleaf evergreen forest

What is the elevation of the Plateau of Tibet, often referred to as the "Roof of the World"?

• More than 5,000 feet above sea level

• More than 10,000 feet above sea level

• More than 15,000 feet above sea level

• More than 20,000 feet above sea level

Which country in Monsoon Asia is the most populous?

• India

• China

• Japan

• Indonesia

What significant event happened in Monsoon Asia around 2500-1700 B.C.E.?

• The rise and fall of civilization along the Indus River

• The unification of China under the Emperor Qin

• The Mauryas unite India

• The Spanish conquer the Philippines