Unit 8: South Asia Review KC

The Summer Monsoons in South Asia bring hot, dry air to the region.

Outsourcing has become such a large industry in South Asia it is hurting the economy.

What country broke away from India, after its independence, for religious reasons?

What 2 architecture types were fused to create the Taj Mahal?

Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu, & Tamil languages suggest what about India?

Scattering ashes, bathing for purification, & worship cites are ____ activities the ___ practice along the Ganges River.

The Partition of India was mainly due to ...

How did the Partition of India change the cultural landscape of South Asia?

Why do businesses like McDonald's have to change their menus in some regions?

Kashmir is a territory disputed by both India and Pakistan.

Which belief do Hinduism & Buddhism share?

This river is sacred to the Hindus. What ritual contributes to the river's pollution?

Bollywood is a significant way of diffusing Indian culture.

Why do people in Bangladesh live in lowlands areas that continue to flood?

What is a main factor in the emergence of Mega Cities in South Asia?

Besides available fresh water, why would farmers settle along rivers?

Famine & starvation were a main concern in India as a direct result of the Green Revolution.

Which is NOT a climate zone in South Asia?

An alluvial plain is formed by the Ganges River in what part of India?

The number of languages spoken in India indicates.....