South Asia Review

A line of rulers from a single family which holds power until overthrown is known as a

• democracy

• communism

• dynasty

• socialism

Kings wanted to control decision making in their governments. How did this desire affect the structures of governments?

• governments became constitutional monarchies when the king or queen shared the power with a legislative council.

• governments became hereditary monarchies when kings and queens transferred power to their children.

• governments became absolute monarchies when the king or queen held all of the power

• governments became elected monarchies when kings or queens were elected by the people

How did innovations that developed over time- such as writing, trade routes, schools, and the printing press-affect societies?

• they increased the spreading of ideas

• they reduced the construction of buildings

• they limited contact between peoples.

• they lowered literacy rates

Based on the chart, how does the Himalyan Mountain Range differ from the Andes and the Appalachian Mountain Ranges?

• The Andes and the Appalachian Mountains have precipitation all year, while the Himalayas are dry

• The Andes and the Appalachian Mountains both are home to rain forests, while the Himalayas are not

• The Andes and the Appalachian Mountains vary in climate, while the Himalayas stay snow covered all year

• The Andes and the Appalachian Mountains are located in Asia, while the Himalayas are located in South America.

Drag the countries to their correct location.

b

c

d

a

India

Nepal

Bangladesh

Pakistan

The ​ (a)   is India's holiest river, considered a source of spiritual purification for devout Hindus. Today the river is among the world's most polluted, struggling under the pressures of modern India.

It begins high in the Himalaya Mountains and empties out into the Bay of Bengal.

This river contains ​​ (b)  

• Ganges

• Indus

• Nile

• Euphrates

• some of the world's richest farmlands.

• most of Egypt's population.

Use the map to locate Nepal.

Use the map to locate the Indus River.

Which country is Sri Lanka?

The ​ (a)   is India's holiest river, considered a source of spiritual purification for devout Hindus. Today the river is among the world's most polluted, struggling under the pressures of modern India.

It begins high in the Himalaya Mountains and empties out into the Bay of Bengal.

This river contains ​​ (b)  

• Ganges

• Indus

• Nile

• Euphrates

• some of the world's richest farmlands.

• most of Egypt's population.