Asia Wise Competition 2013 Lower Secondary

Instructions to candidates 1 You may use any materials that you need in order to answer these questions. As a general guide, materials are suggested at the beginning of each section. 2 All answers are to be submitted online at www.GiantClassroom.com.au Your teacher will give you a username and password so that you can login as a student. 3 You are able to choose from the answers given, the one that best answers the question. 4 In order to standardise on place names the Heinemann Atlas has been used, however there may be some variations in the latitudes and longitudes used in the question paper. 5 When you have selected your answers, press the submit button at the bottom of the page and wait for the message ‘Your answers have been saved’ to appear before logging out.

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Chronology

Australian Curriculum – History Year 7 – Strand 2 Historical Skills USE YOUR LIBRARY TO HELP YOU ANSWER QUESTIONS 1 - 5 Question 1 Alexander the Great fought battles in India: A Before the birth of Jesus Christ B After the birth of Jesus Christ

C Before the birth of Mohammed D Both A and C

Question 2 The first modern European settlements in India occurred: A Before the Spanish settled in the West Indies B After the Spanish settled in the West Indies

C After the Spanish Armada attacked England D After Magellan’s expedition circumnavigated the world

Question 3. The Mongol conquest of northern China (Jin) began approximately how many years after the start of the Khmer Empire? A 100 years C 400 years B 350 years D 560 years Question 4. The Khmer Empire lasted approximately how many times longer than Mongol rule over China? A 2 C 6 B 3 D 9 Question 5 Which is the correct order (from oldest to most recent) of the founding of these empires? A Angkor, Pagan, Majapahit, Mughal C Roman, Mughal, Majapahit, Angkor B Majaphit, British, Pagan, Mughal D Angkor, Pagan, Mughal,Majapahit

Location Australian Curriculum – History and Geography Year 7 and 8 – Knowledge and Understanding USE THE MAP BELOW AND YOUR LIBRARY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 6 – 10

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Question 6 The countries marked 1, 2, 3 and 4 are, in order: A Pakistan, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand B Bangladesh, Laos, Indonesia, Japan

C Pakistan, Vietnam, Philippines, North Korea D Pakistan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nepal

Question 7 The cities marked by the letter A, B, C and D are, in order: A Colombo, Hobart, Taiwan, Port Moresby B Calcutta, Launceston, Manila, Tokyo

C Calcutta, Singapore, Manila, Cairns D Colombo, Hobart, Taipei, Port Moresby

Question 8 The seas marked W, X, Y, and Z are, in order: A Yellow, Banda, Timor, Sulu B Yellow, Philippine, Tasman, Coral

C Yellow, Philippine, Coral, Timor D Coral, Philippine, Banda, Tasman

Question 9 The rivers marked L, M, N and O are, in order: A Victoria, Gascoyne, Irrawaddy, Krishna B Fitzroy, Gascoyne, Irrawaddy, Narmada

C Victoria, Murchison, Salween, Narmada D Fitzroy, Murchison, Salween, Krishna

Question 10 The gulfs marked P, Q, R and S are, in order: A Carpentaria, Thailand, Papua, Martaban B Papua, Tonkin, Martaban, Thailand

C Carpentaria, Thailand, Tonkin, Martaban D Carpentaria, Papua, Tonkin, Martaban

Mongol Empire Australian Curriculum – History Year 7 – Depth Study 3 USE YOUR LIBRARY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 11 – 15 Question 11. The rapid expansion of the Mongol Empire lasted approximately how many years? A 40 C 240 B 80 D 480 Question 12 Mongol leaders during this time of rapid expansion were, in order: A Genghis Khan, Mongke, Kublai Khan B Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan, Guyuk

C Genghis Khan, Mongke, Batu D Genghis Khan, Batu, Guyuk

Question 13 At its greatest extent the Mongol Empire included which of the following modern day countries? A Iran, China, Afghanistan C Iraq, China, Kazakstan B Ukraine, Russia, China D All of the above Question 14 How many parts was the Mongol Empire split into after the death of Genghis Khan? A 2 C 6 B 4 D 7 Question 15 Which of the following were key factors leading to Mongol success? A Good communications B Speed of action because their army was mainly cavalry

C Superior weapons, particularly their bows D All of the above



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Rainfall Systems Australian Curriculum – Geography – Year 7 – Unit 1 USE THE DIAGRAM TO THE RIGHT AND YOUR LIBRARY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 16 – 20

Question 16 The type of rainfall shown in the diagram is called: A Frontal B Convectional

C Relief D Both A and B

Question 17 Which letter marks a rainshadow area? A K B M

C P D F

Question 18 Which of the letters on the diagram best indicates where convection and evaporation occur? A A C D B X D F Question 19 Which of the following is essential for relief rain? A Moist air B Mountains

C Winds blowing towards the mountains D All of the above



Question 20 Rainfall caused by a process similar to that shown in the diagram would most likely occur in which of the following groups of regions? A The Pacific Coast of Queensland, Western Ghats in India C West coast of the south island of New Zealand, Central Australia B Coastal areas of the Great Australian Bight, Singapore D Pakistan, Bangladesh

Angkor Australian Curriculum – History Year 8 – Depth Study 2 USE YOUR LIBRARY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 21 – 25 Question 21 Angkor is known as a: A Major site of world historical and cultural significance B Mythical city, thought to have existed only in ancient legend

C Modern Asian capital city D Ancient Cambodian Warlord

Question 22 Angkor is located: A Near the modern town of Siem Reap B In north western Cambodia

C North west of Phnom Penh D All of the above

Question 23 Angkor served mainly as a: A Centre for military training B Centre of religious and royal significance

C Centre for mining of rare gemstones D All of the above

Question 24 One of the most well known structures in Angkor is Angkor Wat. It was: A Built during the 1920s B Destroyed during the khmer period

C Built by King Suryavarman II in the 12th century D None of the above

Question 25 Angkor was: A Used as a religious site by both Hindus and Buddhists B Used as a religious site by Muslims

C Never used as a religious site D Abandoned during the 13th century

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Graph Interpretation Australian Curriculum – Geography Year 7 – Unit 1 USE THE GRAPHS BELOW AND YOUR LIBRARY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 26 – 30 Temp

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(source: Heinemann Atlas) Question 26 Comparing the temperature range between Tokyo and Wellington, we could say: A The temperature range is similar C The temperature range in Tokyo is greater than in Wellington B The temperature range in Tokyo is less than Wellington D The temperature maximums occurs at the same time of the year Question 27 The total annual rainfall is highest in: A Mackay B Hong Kong

C Tokyo D Wellington

Question 28 Mackay and Hong Kong have similar climates, but the graphs do not look alike. This is because: A They were drawn for different years C Mackay is in the Western Hemisphere and Hong Kong is in the Eastern Hemisphere B The statistics were collected differently D Mackay is in the Southern Hemisphere and Hong Kong is in the Northern Hemisphere Question 29 Based on these graphs, we can say that as a general rule: A Rainfall is highest where it is coldest B Rainfall is highest in the warmer months nearer the equator Question 30 The wettest month shown is at which location? Which month? A Mackay, March B Hong Kong, June

C Warmer areas receive less rainfall D Inland areas get more rainfall than coastal areas.

C Tokyo, September D Wellington, July

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India Australian Curriculum – History and Geography Year 7 and 8 – Knowledge and Understanding USE YOUR LIBRARY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 31 – 35 Question 31 Which river was the basis of the first Indian civilizations? A The Indus B The Ganges

C The Nile D The Irrawaddy

Question 32 Which of these religions has the least followers in the Indian Sub-continent? A Buddhism B Christianity

C Islam D Taoism

Question 33 A towering figure in India’s history is Chandragupta. He is remembered as leader of: A The Mayan Empire C Buddhist Religion B Hindu Religion D The Mauryan Empire Question 34 A large mountain range forms a natural barrier in India’s north. This range is known as the: A Ural Mountains C Himalayas B Andes D Hindu Kush Question 35 A major Indian landmark is Ajanta Caves. They are: A Caves used by early humans B Caves cut by Buddhists for religious ceremonies

C Limestone caves with spectacular rock paintings D A tourist attraction built in the 1890s

Resources

Source: www.peopleandplanet.net

Australian Curriculum – Geography Year 7 – Unit 2 USE THE GRAPH BELOW AND YOUR LIBRARY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 36 – 40

Question 36 The graph shows that the total world population in 2030 is predicted to be approximately: A 8.25 billion C 2.5 billion B 9.1 billion D 7.25 billion

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Question 37 The graph shows that: A Population peaks around 2000 and then declines slowly B Urban population increases consistently from 1950-2030

C Rural population decreases consistently from 1950-2030 D All of the above are true

Question 38 The increase in people living in cities is called: A Regionalization B Urbanization

C Globalization D Interdependence

Question 39 Over the period shown in the graph, the total world population will have increased by approximately: A 3.5 times C 8.2 times B 2.6 times D 4 times Question 40 The trend of increasing percentage of the population living in cities is fastest in: A Western countries B Developed countries

C Developing countries D Europe and North America

Landscapes Australian Curriculum – Geography Year 8 – Unit 1 USE YOUR LIBRARY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 41 – 45 Question 41 The topography of Japan can best be described as: A Very low lying land with most of the population living in inland areas B Large arid areas of central desert with a highly populated coastal area Question 42 Which of the following statements about the Aral Sea are true? A It lies between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan B It is an inland sea Question 43 The lifestyle of the Hmong (Miao) people is characterised by: A Scattered village settlements and cultivation of new land for each successive crop B Heavy urbanization

C Mountainous landscape with intensive farming and heavily populated urban areas D Lightly populated urban areas and densely populated rural areas

C It has shrunk dramatically due to inflowing waters being diverted for irrigation D All of the above are true

C Fishing as the main means of subsistence D Nomadic desert dwelling

Question 44 Peoples of the Eurasian Tundra zones such as Sami and Nenets base their lifestyle on the abundance of native: A Dolphins C Wolves B Reindeer D Whales Question 45 Which of the following statements about Bedouin people is false? A Bedouin occupy lands in the Middle East B Bedouin herd camels, sheep, cattle and goats for their livelihood

C All Bedouin live in Jordan D Traditional Bedouin live in tribes

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International Trade

Australian Curriculum – Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia USE THE FOLLOWING EXTRACTS FROM NEWSPAPER ARTICLES AND ANY OTHER REFERENCE MATERIAL TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 46 – 50

Row flares as Chinese eye Woolnorth By SEAN FORD The Advocate October 20 2012

A POSSIBLE Chinese buy-in at Woolnorth that “How will it benefit Aussie farmers and our wider would bring extra North-West jobs and milk community, and what consequences will it have on production has farmers and the Greens on a our natural environment?” collision course. The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers’ Association “We must ask, how is this development in the national was bullish about the idea of China’s sovereign wealth interest?” Australian Greens leader Christine Milne fund buying into Tasmanian dairying, saying farming said yesterday. needed foreign investment.

Investors ‘dance’ for prize of Van Diemen’s Land Sue Neales The Australian October 20 2012

Tasmania’s Van Diemen’s Land Company, 98 per cent owned by a New Zealand regional council, owns nearly 30,000 dairy cows in northwest Tasmania, including the state’s largest property Woolnorth.

local dairy farms and double milk production from 70 million litres a year.

Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings said her message to foreign investors was that they were most welcome in Tasmania, because the state continued to be resourceVDL announced last year it was looking for a cash rich but capital poor. injection of at least $180 million to fund dairying “Foreign investment has the potential to expand our expansion, allowing it to build 20 new dairies on capacity as a state and our economy, not diminish it; Woolnorth each milking 1000 cows, acquire other we must attract this investment into Tasmania”

Question 46 Which is the largest town close to the site of the development mentioned in the articles? A Albury C Smithton B Timaru D Bega Question 47 Who currently owns the Woolnorth property? A Mainly Tasmanians C Mainly Australians B Mainly Chinese D Mainly New Zealanders Question 48 What arguments expressed in the articles are against the proposal? A It is against the national interest of New Zealand C It will increase unemployment B It may cause environmental degradation D Both A and B Question 49 What are the arguments in favour of the proposal? A Tasmania needs investment to develop its natural resources C Milk production will increase to about 140 million litres per annum B The proposal will create new dairies D All of these are advantages of the proposal Question 50. The information in the articles could be used to support which of the following statements? A The proposal shows that China is not only interested in C The increasing size of the middle class in China is Australian mineral resources leading to higher demand for western style foods B The Australian Greens do not support the proposal D All of the above

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