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1
Despite British colonization, South Asia was strongly influenced by.......
Population growth
European social customs
Ancient religious traditions
British literary and artistic styles
2
How has geography created India's northern border?
The Ganges River is a natural boundary
North border has a cold border
The ocean forms a natural boundary
The mountains form a natural boundary
3
What is one way India's rapid population growth has affected the environment
Seismic activity has increased
Building have been redesigned
Air and water pollution has worsened
Rainfall levels from monsoons have lessened
4
A lack of __________________ has created a loose connection of cultural regions in India.
caste system
common language
defined borders
government
5
What historical tradition of the Aryans most influences the social and political life of India?
Belief in one god
Persian languages
Buddhism
Caste system
6
Hindus perform purification rites and disposal of the dead in the Ganges and this is the result
River has become very polluted
River level has dropped
River level has risen
The river has dried up
7
Which monotheistic religion is characterized by a cycle of rebirth?
Muslim
Jewish
Sikhism
Christian
8
Which 2 groups have had protests and violence in the Kashmir region?
Hindus and Muslims
Shiite and Sunni
Christians and Muslims
Jews and Muslims
9
Heavy rainfall in the summer and dry weather in winter describes what in India?
Earthquake
Volcano
Monsoon
El Nino
10
India's population has....
Stayed stable
Has risen over time
All are correct
Dropped over time
11
Why is the Kashmir region a source of conflict in South Asia?
They are at war over gold
There is no conflict
Is a Hindu place surrounded by an Islamic nation
Many natural disasters
12
Jerusalem, Kashmir ans Sudan are all in conflict over what?
Religion
Economics
Human Rights
Language
13
How are Nepal and Bhutan different from other South Asian countries?
They form an archipelago
They practice native American Religions
They are island nations
They are landlocked
14
What cultural tradition still characterizes Indian society despite being outlawed in 1947?
Caste distinctions
Reincarnation
Arranged marriages
Praying five times a day
15
How has the Ganges River impacted India?
It provides drinking and irrigation
People look to the river for miracles
The river is part of Indian's folklore and mythology
All are correct
16
Because of a high population growth the following are concerns in India EXCEPT....
Terrace Farming
Soil erosion
Deforestation
Water Pollution
17
How are Muslims, British and Aryans all related?
They all developed at the same time
They all celebrate the same holidays
They wanted democracy
All invaded the Indian subcontinent
18
The house in the picture is best adapted for what?
Drought
Flood
Earthquake
Cyclone
19
Which are factors for a tropical climate in India?
Large landmass
Himilayas
Proximity to the Indian Ocean and the equator
Location in the midlatitudes
20
The _________ section of India has a tropical climate and receives the highest rainfall.
Western
Southern
Eastern
Northern
21
Which country is mostly Hindus but also Muslims, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs?
China
South Africa
Germany
India
22
How do Indian and Saudi Arabian culture differ?
Hinduism is not practiced in India
Caste systems are common in Saudi Arabia
Ramadan is only observed in India
Saris are worn in India but not in Saudi Arabia
