HOW DID THE GREEN REVOLUTION IMPACT INDIA'S ECONOMY?

India did not have to import as many grains.

HOW HAS OVERPOPULATION IN INDIA AFFECTED THE GANGES RIVER?

The river is polluted with chemicals and sewage.

What is found in the Ancient Hindu text?

It contains ancient Hindu stories, traditions, and beliefs.

Why was the caste system outlawed in India?

The discrimination kept people in a lower caste in poverty.

India's main religion is Hinduism, Pakistan is Muslim? What does this show us about South Asia?

Each countries culture reflects a single religion

Which best describes Hinduism?

There is more than one god, the caste system, reincarnation

WHAT IS THIS EXAMPLE?“U.S. company pays workers in Pakistan a lower wage to work.”

US OUTSOURCING JOBS TO SOUTH ASIA

What did India's government due recently to increase their economic growth?

U.S.A. outsourcing service jobs

What does the conflict between Pakistan and India over Kashmir center around?

Control of water for drinking and irrigation

Why did India’s Highway authority construct the quadrilateral highway?

To improve the economy by connected rural and urban areas

What is a cultural hearth?

Birthplace of distinct religious and social cultures

Which economic activity was responsible for India’s recent economic growth?

U.S. outsourcing service jobs to India

What are the (3) descriptors of the Hindu Faith?

1. more than one god 2. Caste System 3. Reincarnation

Why is the summer monsoon important to South Asia?

It provides water for crops and drinking.

How has the migration from rural areas to urban areas affected the cities of India

Migration damaged the environment due to overpopulation

What is the negative result of crops being ruined due to poverty?

Poverty increases due to a lack of food supply and jobs.

Based on the chart: What caused the economic shift in India?

use of new irrigation and farming methods

How do the seasonal monsoons affect the people of South Asia?

People have to store water for the winter monsoon

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1
What is in the following picture
Untouchables
Indias Caste System
Brahmin
Hindu Reincarnation System (HRS)
2
HOW DID THE GREEN REVOLUTION IMPACT INDIA'S ECONOMY?
India had a lower GDP
India did not have to import as many grains.
Indias farming industry was destroyed
India had to import more grains.
3
HOW HAS OVERPOPULATION IN INDIA AFFECTED THE GANGES RIVER?
The river is polluted with chemicals and sewage.
The river is being used for hydroelectricity
The river has been diverted for irrigation methods.
The river has dried up due to desertification
4
What was the conflict between Pakistan and India over?
Green Revolution
Religion- Hindu vs Muslim
Wheat Production
Trade Routes
5
What is found in the Ancient Hindu text?
It contains ancient Hindu stories, traditions, and beliefs.
In contained the word of Abraham
It contains the life a message of Muhammad
It contained the ancient text of the Buddah
6
Why was the caste system outlawed in India?
The caste system was part of Buddhist practices
The discrimination kept people in a lower caste in poverty.
The caste system went against the Hindu Faith
The caste system promoted slavery
7
India's main religion is Hinduism, Pakistan is Muslim? What does this show us about South Asia?
Hindu nations are ruled by monarchs
Muslim nations are democratic
All the nations in South Asia have diversity
Each countries culture reflects a single religion
8
Why are people leaving rural India and moving to the cities?
Tsunamis
Desertification
They are escaping poverty
Massive earthquakes
9
Which best describes Hinduism?
Polytheism, Buddah and The Vedas
There is more than one god, the caste system, reincarnation
There is only one god, many prophets, god picks leaders
There is no god, people should work to end suffering, caste
10
What happens to farmers during and extended drought?
Green Revolution
Growth of new plants and resources
tectonic plate movement
Unemployment and crop failure
11
WHAT IS THIS EXAMPLE?“U.S. company pays workers in Pakistan a lower wage to work.”
INDIA OUTSOURCING JOBS TO AFRICA
US OUTSOURCING JOBS TO VIETNAM
US OUTSOURCING JOBS TO SOUTH ASIA
SOUTH ASIA OUTSOURCING JOBS TO INDIA
12
What is the name of the ancient Hindu text?
The Koran
The Vedas or Bhagavad Gita
The New Testament
The Holy Bible
13
What did India's government due recently to increase their economic growth?
Green Revolution
Migration
U.S.A. outsourcing service jobs
Add the Veda constitution
14
What feature contributes to S. Asias monsoon cycle?
Mount Everest
Gobi Desert
Bay of Bengal
Himalayan Mountains
15
What does the conflict between Pakistan and India over Kashmir center around?
Control of water for drinking and irrigation
Control of Trade Routes
Control of Wheat production
Nuclear Weapons Technology
16
Why did India’s Highway authority construct the quadrilateral highway?
To improve the economy by connected rural and urban areas
To connect the Ganges to Pakistan
To carry wheat into Vietnam
To connect India to Bangledesh
17
What is a cultural hearth?
Birthplace of distinct religious and social cultures
A systematic group of trading posts
An area of prayer and worship
A gathering of people for celebration
18
Which economic activity was responsible for India’s recent economic growth?
Gross Domestic Product
Cultural Hearth
U.S. outsourcing service jobs to India
Green Revolution
19
What are the (3) descriptors of the Hindu Faith?
1. Jesus is a Savior 2. Caste System 3. Reincarnation
1. Abraham is the founder 2. Caste System 3. reincarnation
1. Reincarnation 2. 10 Commandments 3. Polytheism
1. more than one god 2. Caste System 3. Reincarnation
20
Why is the summer monsoon important to South Asia?
It is a time for celebration according to Hindu customs.
It provides water for crops and drinking.
Green Revolution
It brings needed business to traders in the region.
21
Which Monsoon season is this?
Fall
Winter
Summer
Spring
22
How has the migration from rural areas to urban areas affected the cities of India
The migration has caused conflict among mixed religions
Migration damaged the environment due to overpopulation
The migration has increased life expectancy
The migration has decreased the countries GDP
23
What is the negative result of crops being ruined due to poverty?
Poverty causes flooding of the Ganges River
Poverty decreases due to more food and jobs
Poverty causes a high literacy rate
Poverty increases due to a lack of food supply and jobs.
24
Based on the chart: What caused the economic shift in India?
Importing and exporting products from their nation
use of new irrigation and farming methods
Migration of immigrant workers from developing nations
Financial investment in oil
25
How do the seasonal monsoons affect the people of South Asia?
People have to leave the nation for the winter
People have to take shelter underground
People worship and fast
People have to store water for the winter monsoon
26
Why is the rest of the world so worried about the conflict between India and Pakistan?
They both have nuclear weapons
The countries could form an alliance
The countries suffer natural disasters
27
Why does the United Nations exist?
To develop and implement treaties
To provide weapons and aid in a war
To help nations win a war
To promote peace
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WHY DID THE USE OF GRAIN AND WHEAT PRODUCTION INCREASE INDIA
Green Revolution
Summer Monsoon
New Trade Routes
Winter Monsoon

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