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

Proximity to the Indian Ocean and the equator

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

Its people are mostly Islamic, though controlled by India

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

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

Saris are worn in India but not in Saudi Arabia

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

India has become increasingly urbanized

Muslims British Aryans How are the groups above related

They all invaded the Indian subcontinent

Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India

Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall;winter monsoons are dry

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

Air and water pollution has worsened

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

The mountains form a natural boundary

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

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