What was the result of the partition of India ?

the creation of two independent countries, India and Pakistan

How do the Himalayan Mountains impact the region of South Asia?

They provide a barrier that influences the climate and weather patterns

In the Caste System, how is a person's place in society determined ?

system of social classes a person is born into

What is the major difference between Hinduism and other religions of the world ?

They worship many deities, or higher beings

What was the reason for the Partition of India ?

To create a religious line, between Hindus and Muslims

Why did Gandi lead the Salt March ?

he wanted to protest non violently for his people

What did the British do that affected India and its economy ?

People of India were forced to get their resources and goods from Britain

How did India change under the control of Britain ?

India's economic growth was hurt they were forced to buy goods from Britain

What do we know about the Indo-Gangetic Plain ?

It is the longest alluvial plain in the world

what is overpopulation

too many people living in an area

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1
What was the result of the partition of India ?
the unification of North and South Korea
Britain controlled all the land in India
the end of World War 2
the creation of two independent countries, India and Pakistan
2
Partition means
refusal to buy goods
none of the above
division or separation
basic public systems that support the economy
3
What is the primary religion of the people of India ?
Muslim
All of the above
Christianity
Hinduism
4
The primary religion for Bhutan and is -
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
5
How do the Himalayan Mountains impact the region of South Asia?
They provide a barrier that influences the climate and weather patterns
They prevent any form of agriculture from being practiced in the region
They are the primary source of oil and natural gas for the region
They are the main reason for the desert climate of the region
6
What the Hindus referred to as an empire is known as -
India
deities
Raj
caste system
7
In the Caste System, how is a person's place in society determined ?
system of social classes a person is born into
religion
birthplace
what language they speak
8
What is the major difference between Hinduism and other religions of the world ?
They celebrate their holidays by gathering and eating beef
They worship many deities, or higher beings
They only worship one higher being
All of the above
9
India gained its independence...
1947
2014
1998
1971
10
What was the reason for the Partition of India ?
The British wanted resources, so took land from native people
All of the above
To create a religious line, between Hindus and Muslims
So other countries had better trade routes with India
11
Gandhi led what, that ultimately led to India's independence ?
hostility with its neighbors
The Salt March
The Religious war between the Hindus and Muslims
The Cold War
12
a large landmass, joined to a continent
subsistence farming
subcontinent
overpopulation
Raj
13
What is the name of the film industry in India ?
The CCA Arcade
Bollywood
Regal Cinemas
Hollywood
14
What is the primary religion of the people of Pakistan ?
Islamic
Judaism
Buddhism
Catholic
15
The monsoons of South Asia ?
all of the above
bring much needed water to this region for farming
are good for the soil, the silt from flood makes the land fertile
destroy property and drown crops during monsoon season
16
What 2 religions originated in South Asia ?
Hinduism and Islam
Hinduism and Buddhism
Islam and Buddhism
Christianity and Buddhism
17
What does the word deities mean ?
too many people living in a place
farming on only flat lands
watching what you eat
multiple gods or higher beings
18
Why did Gandi lead the Salt March ?
he liked to get exercise
all of the above
he wanted to protest non violently for his people
he wanted to get to the ocean
19
What did the British do that affected India and its economy ?
They made all their people slaves
India was not allowed to have any tourist attractions
India had to trade supplies with Russia
People of India were forced to get their resources and goods from Britain
20
The primary religion of Sri Lanka is -
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
21
How did India change under the control of Britain ?
India's economic growth was hurt they were forced to buy goods from Britain
India had a good relationship with Britain and liked being controlled
All of the above
An important water supply for the people of this region
22
How did Gandhi fight for India's independence ?
through civil disobediance
He went to war with Great Britain
violent protests
by having the Hindus and Muslims work together
23
What are customs or cultural actions performed religiously called -
civil disobedience
rituals
caste system
Bollywood
24
What event basically led to the eventual independence of India ?
The Quit India Movement
The Declaration of Independence
The Salt March
Jallianwala Bagh
25
What do we know about the Indo-Gangetic Plain ?
Its the largest area of rice grown in the world
It is the longest alluvial plain in the world
It is the only water source in South Asia
None of the above
26
what is overpopulation
too many crops growing on farmland
land suitable for farming
too many people swimming in nice swimming pools
too many people living in an area

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