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1
India has a loosely connected federation of cultural regions today largely due to a lack of ...
common language
caste system
clearly defined border
inefficient government
2
What is one way India’s rapid population growth has affected the environment of the region
Air and water pollution has worsened
Seismic activity has rapidly increased
Buildings in the region have been redesigned
Rainfall levels from monsoons have lessened
3
Nepal and Bhutan differ from other South Asian countries because they areboth
ruled by monarchies
populated mostly by Jains
landlocked geographically
considered island nations
4
How have long-practiced rituals affected the river today
The river has become one of the most polluted in the world
The course of it has been altered to feed into temples
The river is one of the cleanest rivers since it is sacred
The level of the river has dropped due to considerable use
5
Which culture tradition still characterizes Indian society today despite being outlawed in 1947
Caste distinctions
Reincarnation
Arranged marriages
Praying five times a day
6
The caste system in India has become less important in recent years because
Hinduism has become less important today
India has become increasingly urbanized
India has negotiated a treaty with Muslims
India has close ties with Russia and China
7
Why is the region of Kashmir a source of conflict among nations of South Asia
Its people are mostly Islamic, though controlled by India
It is the only region dominated by Sikhs
It is an extremely poor region that faces natural disasters
Its people are mostly Hindu, surrounded by an Islamic nation
8
Which of the following describes how Indian and Saudi Arabian cultures differ
Saris are worn in India but not in Saudi Arabia
Hinduism is the main faith in Saudi Arabia but not in India
Ramadan is observed in India but not in Saudi Arabia
Caste systems are common in Saudi Arabia but not in India
9
Cultural patterns in South Asia were strongly influenced by —
ancient religious traditions
rapid population growth
British literary and artistic styles
European social customs
10
Muslims British Aryans How are the groups above related
They all invaded the Indian subcontinent
They all celebrate the same holidays
They all developed at the same time
They all encouraged democracy in Asia
11
What historical tradition of Aryans most influences the social & political life of Indian today
Belief in one god
Caste System
Buddhism
Persian languages
12
Which monotheistic religion ofIndia is characterized by a belief in a cycle of rebirth
Sikhism
Jainism
Islam
Buddhism
13
• Kashmir • Sudan What is the MAJOR issue that separates different cultures in these areas?
Economics
Language
Religion
Human Rights
14
How did geography contribute to the creation of India's northern border
The Ganges River is a natural boundary between India & China
The mountains form a natural boundary
North of the border is too cold to easily support life
Nepal contains few resources of interest to India or China
15
Which factors account for the creation of a tropical climate throughout the Indian subcontinent
Size in area of the subcontinent landmass
Proximity to the Indian Ocean and the equator
Location in the mid latitudes
Highland conditions of the Himalayas
16
Due to a high population growth rate in India, all of the following have become concerns except
water pollution
soil erosion
terrace farming
deforestation
17
How does the Ganges River define the character of India
It provides drinking and irrigation water
The river is part of Indian's folklore and mythology
All of these are correct
People look to the river for miracles
18
The Kashmir region of India has been the site of protests and violence between which two groups
Muslims and Hindus
Muslims and Christians
Muslims and Sikhs
Hindus and Sikhs
19
While most people in India are practicing Hindus, the region is also home to
one of the largest Jewish communities outside of Israel
many large Catholic universities in the major cities
many religious groups: Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, & Sikhs
a few Christian monasteries
20
The _______ section of India has a tropical climate and receives the highest rainfallamounts
southern
western
eastern
northern
21
Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India
Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons in India
Winter monsoons bring heavy rainfall;summer monsoons are dry
Monsoons only affect the coastal regions of India
Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall;winter monsoons are dry
