Question 1 (3 points) Singapore is an island nation located between Malaysia and Indonesia. It has a free market economy that depends on exports of electronics and information technology products. Because it is centrally located in Southeast Asia along busy sea routes, Singapore is also

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the financial and high-tech hub of the region.

home to large supplies of petroleum and gas.

engaged in a boundary dispute with the Philippines.

an important connection point for trading ships and airlines.

Question 2 (3 points)
What are the effects of monsoons on Bangladesh?

Question 2 options:

Prolonged drought

Severe Flooding

Deadly tsunamis

Dangerous Tornadoes

Question 3 (3 points)
When India won its independence from Britain in 1947, it was divided into two countries—India and Pakistan. The country of Pakistan was created because

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Muslims in India wanted their own country.

Jawaharlal Nehru insisted that Hindus and Jains be separated.

Sikhs in India wanted their own country.

Mohandas Gandhi insisted that Hindus and Muslims be separated.

Question 4 (3 points)

Which mountain range is labled on the map? It is known for its beauty and biodiversity.

Question 4 options:

Himalayas

Eastern Ghats

Western Ghats

Polynesian Cordillera

Question 5 (3 points)
This river is considered holy to Hindus and draws religious pilgrims from all over India throughout the year. The river has pollution issues that the government is trying to solve.

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Ganges River

Indus River

Brahmaputra River

Kiveri River

Question 6 (3 points)
Which area of South Asia is known as a hotspot for biodiversity which includes many endemic plants and animals?

Question 6 options:

Western Ghats

Rainforest

Coral Triangle

All of the Above

Question 7 (3 points)
This animal is one of humankind's closet relatives and shares almost 97% of our DNA.

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Orangutan

Red Panda

Snow Monkeys

Giant Panda

Question 8 (3 points)
is one of the newest countries in the world, only becoming a new country in 2002.

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India

Timor-Leste

Maldives

Singapore

Question 9 (3 points)
An area of fertile soil deposited by floodwaters from rivers.

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River Deltas

River Channels

Wetlands

Alluvial Plain

Question 10 (3 points)
This fruit is the national fruit of India and represents faith and prosperity in the Buddhist religion.

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Banana

Mango

Lemon

Papaya

Question 11 (3 points)
In India, Nepal, and Bali the majority of the population follows which religion?

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Buddhism

Hinduism

Taoism

Islam

Question 12 (3 points)
It has recently been brought to light that children living in rural states in India are working in mines instead of going to school. This mineral is important to the families and India's economy. What mineral are they mining?

Question 12 options:

Bauxite

Copper

Mica

Gold

Question 13 (3 points)
The tabla drums originate from which country?

Question 13 options:

Bangladesh

Cambodia

Indonesia

India

Question 14 (3 points)
What happened as a result of the Indian Ocean earthquake in 2004?

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It caused a major typhoon resulting in much damage to the region.

It caused a devastating tsunami that hit many coasts.

The monsoon season was shorter.

It caused devastating flooding in the region.

Question 15 (3 points)
Religions in Southern Asia were mostly spread through trade routes.

Question 15 options:
True
False
Question 16 (3 points)
Why are monsoons so important to India?

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They are used to generate electricity

Provides a guide for migrating animals

They are considered holy

Provides freshwater to the region that is used for crops.

Question 17 (3 points)
Badeshi and Kusunda are two languages in South Asia that will eventually die out because there are currently only 2-3 speakers of each.

Question 17 options:
True
False
Question 18 (3 points)
Which country has a majority Christian population?

Question 18 options:

Philippines

India

Indonesia

Thailand

Question 19 (3 points)
In this country you can find the finest blue sapphires in the entire world.

Question 19 options:

Laos

Cambodia

Sri Lanka

Nepal

Question 20 (3 points)
This ancient civilization had planned out cities with a sewer system, flush toliets, and wind catchers.

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Bujang Valley Civilization

Sailendra Dynasty

Indus River Civilization

Khmer Empire

Question 21 (3 points)
The Dynasty built the Borobudur temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the world.

Question 21 options:

Indur River

Sailendra

Khmer

Bujang

Question 22 (3 points)
A religion that believes in a single creator and is the youngest major religion in the world (1400s).

Question 22 options:

Taoism

Jainism

Hinduism

Sikhism

Question 23 (3 points)
The Western Ghats block moisture coming from the Indian Ocean which creates which physical feature?

Question 23 options:

Deccan Plateau

Thar Desert

Satpura Range

Gobi Desert