Which factors account for the creation of a tropical climate throughout the Indian subcontinent

Proximity to the Indian Ocean and the equator

How did geography contribute to the creation of India's northern border

The mountains form a natural boundary

Muslims British Aryans How are the groups above related

They all invaded the Indian subcontinent

Why is the region of Kashmir a source of conflict among nations of South Asia

Its people are mostly Islamic, though controlled by India

Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India

Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall;winter monsoons are dry

How have long-practiced rituals affected the river today

The river has become one of the most polluted in the world

While most people in India are practicing Hindus, the region is also home to

many religious groups: Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, & Sikhs

What is one way India’s rapid population growth has affected the environment of the region

Air and water pollution has worsened

The caste system in India has become less important in recent years because

India has become increasingly urbanized

Which of the following describes how Indian and Saudi Arabian cultures differ

Saris are worn in India but not in Saudi Arabia

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1
Which factors account for the creation of a tropical climate throughout the Indian subcontinent
Highland conditions of the Himalayas
Size in area of the subcontinent landmass
Location in the mid latitudes
Proximity to the Indian Ocean and the equator
2
What historical tradition of Aryans most influences the social & political life of Indian today
Buddhism
Caste System
Persian languages
Belief in one god
3
The Kashmir region of India has been the site of protests and violence between which two groups
Muslims and Christians
Muslims and Hindus
Hindus and Sikhs
Muslims and Sikhs
4
How did geography contribute to the creation of India's northern border
Nepal contains few resources of interest to India or China
North of the border is too cold to easily support life
The mountains form a natural boundary
The Ganges River is a natural boundary between India & China
5
Muslims British Aryans How are the groups above related
They all celebrate the same holidays
They all developed at the same time
They all invaded the Indian subcontinent
They all encouraged democracy in Asia
6
Cultural patterns in South Asia were strongly influenced by —
British literary and artistic styles
ancient religious traditions
European social customs
rapid population growth
7
Which monotheistic religion ofIndia is characterized by a belief in a cycle of rebirth
Jainism
Sikhism
Buddhism
Islam
8
India has a loosely connected federation of cultural regions today largely due to a lack of ...
common language
inefficient government
caste system
clearly defined border
9
Why is the region of Kashmir a source of conflict among nations of South Asia
Its people are mostly Hindu, surrounded by an Islamic nation
It is an extremely poor region that faces natural disasters
It is the only region dominated by Sikhs
Its people are mostly Islamic, though controlled by India
10
Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India
Monsoons only affect the coastal regions of India
Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons in India
Winter monsoons bring heavy rainfall;summer monsoons are dry
Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall;winter monsoons are dry
11
Which culture tradition still characterizes Indian society today despite being outlawed in 1947
Arranged marriages
Caste distinctions
Reincarnation
Praying five times a day
12
How have long-practiced rituals affected the river today
The river has become one of the most polluted in the world
The level of the river has dropped due to considerable use
The river is one of the cleanest rivers since it is sacred
The course of it has been altered to feed into temples
13
How does the Ganges River define the character of India
All of these are correct
It provides drinking and irrigation water
The river is part of Indian's folklore and mythology
People look to the river for miracles
14
While most people in India are practicing Hindus, the region is also home to
a few Christian monasteries
many religious groups: Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, & Sikhs
one of the largest Jewish communities outside of Israel
many large Catholic universities in the major cities
15
What is one way India’s rapid population growth has affected the environment of the region
Air and water pollution has worsened
Rainfall levels from monsoons have lessened
Buildings in the region have been redesigned
Seismic activity has rapidly increased
16
The _______ section of India has a tropical climate and receives the highest rainfallamounts
southern
western
northern
eastern
17
The caste system in India has become less important in recent years because
India has negotiated a treaty with Muslims
Hinduism has become less important today
India has close ties with Russia and China
India has become increasingly urbanized
18
Due to a high population growth rate in India, all of the following have become concerns except
water pollution
soil erosion
terrace farming
deforestation
19
Which of the following describes how Indian and Saudi Arabian cultures differ
Ramadan is observed in India but not in Saudi Arabia
Hinduism is the main faith in Saudi Arabia but not in India
Caste systems are common in Saudi Arabia but not in India
Saris are worn in India but not in Saudi Arabia
20
Nepal and Bhutan differ from other South Asian countries because they areboth
populated mostly by Jains
landlocked geographically
considered island nations
ruled by monarchies

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