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Unit 8 South Asia
Unit 8 South Asia
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Civil disobedience
Having no government
Having no laws
Non-violent disobeying of laws
Violently breaking laws
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Conservation
Seasonal winds that brings intense rainfall
Dry and hot weather
Area where river empties into larger body of water
Protection of the environment
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Lawyer who practiced civil disobedience to gain rights for the people of India.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Mohandas Gandhi
Mother Teresa
Barack Omaba
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Monsoon
Dry and hot weather
Area where river empties into larger body of water
Seasonal winds that brings intense rainfall
Protection of the environment
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What is the largest religion in South Asia?
Jainism
Buddhism
Hinduisum
Islam
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Diwali is the festival of _________.
Eating
Lights
Walking
Color
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Triangular shaped area of rich soil near the mouth of a river
Monsoon
Delta
Conservation
Subcontinent
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Based on the map, what can be noted about the population?
Most people live in rural areas
Most people live near rivers
Most people live along country borders
Most people live in the desert
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_______ is a holy month of fasting, reflection & prayer. It is the holiest month of Islam.
Ramadan
Easter
Diwali
Holi
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How does religion affect people’s lives?
Religion effects the climate of an area
Religion effects the vegetation of an area
Religion effects how people act and their beliefs
Religion has no effect
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What country colonized India?
Great Britain
United States
Pakistan
Africa
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Land surrounded by water on three sides
delta
savannah
peninsula
island
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National highway network connecting 4 major metro cities in India
Civil Disobedience Network
Pearson Highway Network
Golden Quadrilateral
Ganges River Delta
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The Hindu holiday Holi.....
is known as the "festival of colors".
is known as the "festival of happiness".
is knowns as the "festival of lights".
is knows as the "festival of food".
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What is the Hindi language film industry referred to as?
Bollywood
Golden Quadrilateral
Silk Road
Bombaywood
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Which industry would increase the most as a result of the construction of the Golden Quadrilateral?
Automotive/car
Housing
Cell phones
Farming
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What is the key value of Jainism?
purity of the soul
ahimsa or nonviolence
karma
peace of mind
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Silk Road
An ancient network of trade routes connecting Europe and Asia
An ancient novel written about trade
An ancient museum with silk goods
An ancient river that provided water to a population
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What are some effects of high population density?
overcrowding
all of the above
urbanization
increased air pollution
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What is the main source of pollution in the Ganges River
human and industry waste
farming
conservation efforts
wildlife
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Cultural diffusion is...
Spread of ideas, language, brands, and other elements of culture
Lack of cultural diversity
Only learning about your own heritage
Tolerance for no other culture but your own
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Based on the map, which country is southeast of India?
Pakistan
Nepal
Bhutan
Sri Lanka
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Religious holiday celebrated by Muslims that marks the end of Ramadan.
Diwali
Eid-al Fitr
Holi
Easter
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Which of these religions believes in reincarnation (being born again)?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
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Examples of Civil Disobedience:
Boston Tea Party
Ghandi's Salt March
All of the above
Malala Yousafzai
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What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mt. Rainier
Mt. Everest
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mt. Pearson
