What effect do the Himalayas have on the Monsoons?

It causes the warm winds to cool off and change direction

To get to a lower hindu caste...

you must accumulate a lot of bad Karma and then die

The caste system does what for India?

Provides structure to society and prevents rebellion

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

several religious groups including Muslims and Buddhists

Characteristics of Buddhism include -

Reincarnation, Siddhartha, 4 Noble Truths, 8 Fold Path

Although South Asia experienced British colonization, cultural patterns in South Asia were -

more influenced by ancient religious traditions

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

The mountains form a natural boundary between India and Asia

Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India?

Summer monsoons bring rain, while winter monsoons are dry

Which is correct about the green revolution?

The Green Revolution prevented famine

To get to a higher caste...

You need to be a good and virtuous person and then die

What claim does Pakistan have to Kashmir?

Kashmiris practice Islam, like most Pakistanis

The Ganges River is considered a sacred river, but today the river -

has become one of the most polluted rivers in the world

What do all three eastern religions have in common?

people of all 3 believe in reincarnation

The Country of India's government is..

Is a mix of American and British systems

Which prediction about India's population is supported by the information on the graph?

India's growth will pass other nations in the 21st century.

Building in the style shown in the picture is important in Bangladesh because -

adapting to the extensive flooding is necessary

What claim does India have to Kashmir?

The British set aside the region for India

What role does Karma play in Hindu reincarnation?

It determines where people will be reincarnated

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

Air and water pollution has worsened

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1
Which physical process is most responsible for the geographic formations in northern South Asia
Weathering
Tectonic forces
Deposition
Hydrologic cycle
2
Nepal and Bhutan differ from other South Asian countries because they are both -
landlocked geographically
ruled by monarchies
populated mostly by Jains
considered island nations
3
The independence movement led by Mahatma Gandhi was based on this srategy?
the Communist Manifesto
nonviolent resistence
violent resistence
rebel attacks on British targets
4
The Ganges River...
Is home to the Hindu Goddess Ganga who heals
Carries away the dead
Is the most polluted river in India
all answers
5
What is a result of British colonization of South Asia?
They could all be examples
Cricket and Rugby are popular sports
They have a parliamentarty style government
Many south asians speak english
6
What effect do the Himalayas have on the Monsoons?
It causes droughts and rains
Yetis become cold and migrate to China, scaring local people
Penguin migrations are a major source of food for Yetis
It causes the warm winds to cool off and change direction
7
According to Continental Drift - the Indian subcontinent was once part of what other continent?
Anarctica
Africa
Australia
Asia
8
What got worse because of the green revolution?
angry cows did not like their pastures being taken up
farmers became poorer
the nutrition in the food being produced
water pollution
9
India became independent in 1947 and now has the world's largest -
democratic government
socialist government
national debt
communist government
10
Which explains India's growing population?
Mistreatment of Dalits
Educated Indians moving to Europe and North America
The Caste System
The low status of women
11
To get to a lower hindu caste...
Neglect the gods, who will be angry
lose your job and be very poor
Ask a friend if you can join
you must accumulate a lot of bad Karma and then die
12
The caste system does what for India?
Provides structure to society and prevents rebellion
Gives people an incentive to be better
People are excited to be reincarnated
Leaves out Muslims, Sikhs and Buddhists
13
While most people in India are practicing Hindu, the region is also home to -
a few prominent Christian monasteries
many large Catholic universites in major cities
one of the largest Jewish communities living outside Israel
several religious groups including Muslims and Buddhists
14
Characteristics of Buddhism include -
Reincarnation, Siddhartha, 4 Noble Truths, Muhammad
Reincarnation, Siddhartha, 5 Pillars, 4 Noble Truths
Reincarnation, Siddhartha, 5 Pillars, 8 Fold Path
Reincarnation, Siddhartha, 4 Noble Truths, 8 Fold Path
15
Although South Asia experienced British colonization, cultural patterns in South Asia were -
more influenced by ancient religious traditions
more influenced by British literary and artistic styles
more influenced by European social customs
more influenced by rapid population growth
16
Where do Sikhs live today?
In the Pakistani state of Punjab
In Jammu and Kashmir
In the Indian state of Punjab
Sikhia
17
What climate is most associated with regions affected by the monsoons?
Subtropical wet and dry
Humid Subropical
Tropical Wet and Dry
Tropical Monsoonal
18
Where in India were most trade routes found?
Using the rare Indian Flying Penguin
Through the desert
along the rivers and coasts
Through the mountains
19
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 between India and Asia
Nepal contains few resources of interest in India or China
North of the border is too cold to support life
20
Which cultural tradition still characterizes Indian society today, despite portions being outlawed?
Praying 5 times a day
Reincarnation
Arranged marriges
Caste distinctions
21
Where do most Pakistanis and Indians live?
along the coast
along major rivers
With Penguin-eating yetis in the mountains
In the mountains
22
According to the vedas what is true of the Aryan invaders of India?
The brushed their teeth on a daily basis
They were polytheistic
They used camels to travel
They were monotheistic
23
Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India?
Summer monsoons bring rain, while winter monsoons are dry
Winter monsoons bring rain, while summer monsoons are dry
Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons
Monsoons only affect the coastal regions
24
Which is correct about the green revolution?
The Green Revolution prevented famine
The Green Revolution began in India
It was the result of the blue and yellow revolution
The Green Revolution introduced new varieties of beef
25
To get to a higher caste...
You need to be a good and virtuous person and then die
You need to be really successful and then die
It's not going to happen
Help the less fortunate and a Guru or Yogi will promote you
26
What claim does Pakistan have to Kashmir?
Kashmiris practice Islam, like most Pakistanis
Kashmiris are ethnic Pakistanis
Kashmir voted to join Pakistan
The British set aside Kashmir for Pakistan
27
The Ganges River is considered a sacred river, but today the river -
has become one of the most polluted rivers in the world
has become one of the cleanest rivers in the world
has been altered in order to feed into temples
levels have dropped due to considerable use
28
What do all three eastern religions have in common?
people of all 3 believe in reincarnation
Certain places are sacred
They believe in the existence of a supreme reality
Important prophets can teach people how to reach God
29
Based on the info in the map, India's largest cities are located in -
northwest and southeast India
southwest and northeast India
central and northeast India
northwest and southeast India
30
A large distinct landmass that is joined to a continent is known as a -
peninsula
subcontinent
a sphere of influence
tectonic convergence
31
Which is an archipelago?
Meldives
Maldeivs
Maldives
Maldlievs
32
Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world is located in this South Asian mountain range.
Himalaya
Karakoram
Hindu Kush
Western Gats
33
What was the effect of the partition of India?
Many people stayed home with a nice TV dinner
Bollywood movies became popular
Many people moved
Many people changed castes
34
Mt Everest is on the border of...
India and Pakistan
India and Nepal
India and Bangladesh
China and Nepal
35
The era of British control over India is known as the -
Green Revolution
Raj
Ramadan
Golden Age
36
Monsoons are...
Winds
Rains
not on the test
Yearly floods
37
The Country of India's government is..
Is ruled by a Hindu king
Is a communist dictatorship
Is a mix of American and British systems
Ruled by the British King
38
Today this large plain located in India is home to one-tenth of the world's population.
alluvial plain
Great Plains
European Plain
Ganges Plain
39
Early Indian civilizations led to the development of this religion -
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Chistianity
40
What limited cultural diffusion between China and India?
all answers are correct
The Ganges
The Himalayas
The Chinese military
41
Which is found in Hinduism and Buddhism only?
Moksha
Monsoons
Vishnu
Sikhism
42
Which prediction about India's population is supported by the information on the graph?
The old will outnumber the young during the 21st century.
India's growth will pass other nations in the 21st century.
After the 21st century India will have a 0 growth rate.
Life expectancy in India will increase in the 21st century.
43
Building in the style shown in the picture is important in Bangladesh because -
increasing tourism has opened new rental markets
having storage for surplus crops is important
providing space for large families is important
adapting to the extensive flooding is necessary
44
What claim does India have to Kashmir?
they said "it's mine" first and everyone heard it
Kashmiris practice Islam, like most Indians
India Conquered Kashmir in 1372
The British set aside the region for India
45
Site of South Asia's early great civilization.
The Nile River Valley
The Indus River Valley
Mesopotamia
The Deccan Plateau
46
Agriculture is dependent on...
The Winter Monsoon
The Summer Monsoon
the help from the British
Trade with the United States
47
Which is monotheistic?
Sikhism
They're all correct!
Buddhism
Hinduism
48
What role does Karma play in Hindu reincarnation?
It determines where people will be reincarnated
Karma is measured by Brahma
Karma is the value of a person's actions and thoughts
it determines how someone dies
49
In order to get to another caste a person must first...
pay a fine
ask permission; saying 'please' and 'thank you'
die
experience Moksha
50
Which did the Green Revolution not improve?
The amount of food Indians were able to get
Resistance to diseases that could wipe out crops
Varieties of plants suited to its climate
Soil Conditions
51
What is one way India's rapid population growth has affected the environment of the region?
Buildings in the region have been redesigned
Seismic activity has rapidly increased
Rainfall levels from monsoons have lessened
Air and water pollution has worsened
52
The main benefit and the reason for the green revolution in India was...
To improve trade with 'western countries'
prevent from elephants and cows from eating too much food
produce more food in India
create good Karma for the country
53
Which of the following is responsible for creating flood zones shown on the map?
The building of dams along these rivers, has led to flooding
Silt deposits along rivers create low areas that flood
Tectonic forces change the course of rivers over time
High tides along the coast meet waters flowing from inland

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