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Chapter 9 Test
Chapter 9 test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many countries make up the region of South Asia? | Seven |
| Which country is the largest in in South Asia? | India |
| What are the mighty mountain ranges form South Asia's northern border? | Hindu Kush, Karakoram, and Himalaya |
| What is the highest mountain in the world? | Mount Everest |
| How many major rivers begin as small streams from the mountain ranges? | Three |
| What are the names of the rivers from the mountain ranges in South Asia? | Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra |
| How many inches of rain fall along the South Asia's coast per year? | 90 |
| What does South Asians depend on rivers for? | Irrigation, drinking, and household water, and transportation. |
| Today, water is an important source of energy for South Asia to generate what? | Electricity |
| What are three kinds of wood that were used from the forests in South Asia? | Teak, Sal, and Sandalwood |
| Other than wood products, what other resources are forests used for? | Take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen |
| What is the oldest known civilization in South Asia? | Indus Valley |
| How many years did the Indus Valley culture last? | 100 |
| What was one of South Asia's first religion? | Hinduism |
| What are the three Indian Empires in South Asia? | Mauryas, Guptas, and Mughals |
| Who established settlements in India? | British traders |
| When did Indian supporters of independence formed the Indian National Congress? | 1885 |
| Who was deeply opposed to violence and was joined by a younger leader, Jawaharlal Nehru? | Gandhi |
| Which two countries have fought several wars and are involved in a dispute over the region of Kashmir? | India and Pakistan |
| What are the names of the largest population countries in South Asia? | India, Pakistan and Bangladesh |