Asia Geography Test review
1. What is the highest point in Asia? Bonus, how many feet tall? Mount Everest (29,035;
bonus)
2. How many people are living in Asia today? 4.5 billon
3. What oceans border Asia? Arctic, Pacific, and Indian, Meridian
4. Why was the great Wall of China built? To protect their territory
5. How many islands are there in Indonesia? 17,000
6. What country makes up Northern Asia? Russia/Siberia
7. What animals can you find in Asia? Tiger, leopard, pandas
8. What is the largest desert in Asia? Is it hot or cold there? Gobi Desert, Cold
9. What kinds of natural disasters happen in Eastern Asia frequently? Volcanic eruptions/
earthquakes
10. What is the largest country in Asia? Russia
11. What is the most practiced religion in Asia? Hinduism
12. How many square miles does Asia make up? 17.21 million
13. What is the border between Europe and Asia called? Ural Mountains
14. What countries are included in central Asia? The Stans
15. What’s the continent’s lowest point? Bonus point for how many feet below sea level.
Dead Sea, 1,300-1,400 ft below sea level
16. What is happening to exotic large animals in both Asia and Africa? Hunting for hides
(illegaly)
