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1
Why do American companies outsource to India?
They work harder
It's cheaper to pay them
They get money from their government
They like helping people
2
In 1947, the Partition of India was designed to do everything except...
Continue to ensure British domination in the region
Provide a separate country for Muslims
Reduce the risk of violent conflict during India's independence
Create Pakistan as a new country
3
Identify the trend on the graph
India's population will surpass China's population by 2030
India's population is decreasing
India's population will surpass China's population by 2050
China's population is decreasing
4
Almost half of India speaks a language other than Hindi as their primary language
False
True
5
What is the Indian caste system?
It is used to figure out who has to leave India
Only certain people from specific levels can worship the deities they want
A system to determine who gets into heaven
At birth your social and occupation position is pre-determined
6
Why would McDonald's not serve beef in India?
They are phasing out beef in favor of soylent and tofu
Beef isn't available in India
McDonald's has changed their product to address Hindu beliefs in India
They are not smart enough to make money
7
Neither India nor Pakistan has signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
True
False
8
Contrary to popular knowledge, a 'monsoon' refers to a season wind in India, and isn't actually a huge rainstorm.
True
False
9
What does this picture depict?
The Indus River Valley
The Himalaya Mountains
The British East India's Company area of influence
Sri Lanka's Civil War
10
What does the wheel in India's flag represent?
Warfare
Economic self-sufficiency
Hinduism
A flower
11
Which of these religions advocates separating oneself from material possessions and trying to reach Nirvana?
Sikhism
Buddhism
Falun Gong
Hinduism
12
What religion do these men belong to?
Buddhism
Sikhism
Islam
Hinduism
13
Sikhism is monotheistic and was founded by Guru Granth Sahib?
True
False
14
East Pakistan achieved independence in 1971 and became what country?
Bhutan
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Burma
15
The struggle for political control of Kashmir is between which two countries?
India and Pakistan
Pakistan and China
India and China
Nepal and China
16
What is the dominant religion in India?
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
17
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (Sepoy Mutiny) against the UK, which one of these wasn't a cause of the revolt?
The Enfield Rifle used cow and pig fat, which insulted Hindus and Muslims
Hindus didn't want their country to be divided in two
Land annexations, conquests, and westernization upset the Hindu leadership
Some Hindus felt their religion was being threatened and disrespected
18
Which parliament in South Asia dissolved their monarchy in 2008?
Pakistan
Nepal
Bhutan
India
19
In Hinduism, the Om(Aum) symbol represents...
Dharma shaping the world into something better
Essence of universe and "ultimate reality"
The final form of the caste system
All the Hindus that have ever lived or will live
20
What is the principle of Karma?
God ends up judging all people in the end
You need to be destructive in order to get ahead in life
Your actions and your behavior comes back to affect you good or bad
Only good people get to go to heaven
21
Which statement about Hinduism is correct
Hindus believe that the Ganges washes away sin and bad kharma
Hinduism is the world's youngest religion
Consuming animals enables them to become that animal(s)
Hinduism is a combination of Islam and Buddhism
22
What mountain range has the vast majority of the tallest peaks in the world?
The Himalyas
The Andes
The Ural Mountains
The Tibetan Plateau
23
One of the earliest civilizations began in approximately 3,000 BC around the...
Western Ghats
Himalaya Mountains
Indus River
Deccan Plateau
24
What does the green color in Pakistan's flag represent?
A setting Sun
Muslims living in Pakistan
The planet Mercury
The rising Sun
25
Which country in Southern Asia is also an archipelago?
The Maldives
Sri Lanka
India
Pakistan
26
What religious landmark is this?
Tomb of Buddha - Buddhism
Golden Tower - Hindus
Dome of the Rock - Islam
Golden Temple - Sikhs
27
India's government is modeled on Great Britain, making India the world's most populous...
Democracy
Monarchy
Theocracy
Oligarchy
28
Why was India known as the "Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire?
The raw materials shipped from India made it their most profitable colony
India was more developed than other colonies
Hindus had a reputation for being good, moral people
There were many gold, diamond, and gemstone mines in India
29
Which one of these cities is not in India?
Mumbai
Calcutta
New Delhi
Dhaka
30
Located on the Afghani-Pakistani border, why is the Khyber Pass important?
It is the only flat road to get through the massive Spin Gar Mountains
It's used by Muslims for pilgrimage
It's a Hindu religious site
Every year the annual elephant migration takes place there
31
McDonald's in India is an example of
A global food monopoly
Cultural divergence
India's craving for beef
Cultural convergence
32
What is the capital of India?
Dhaka
Columbo
New Delhi
Islamabad
33
What enables a person to move up or down in the Hindu caste system?
Serving in the untouchable caste
Accumulating good karma and then reincarnating
Reading the Upanishads and the Vedas
Praying to Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
34
What is the correct terminology used to describe an oceanic storm in Southern Asia?
Typhoon
Monsoon
Cyclone
Hurricane
35
Which European country colonized India?
France
Spain
Portugal
The British Empire
36
What is the capital of Pakistan?
Kathmandu
Islamabad
Calcutta
Bangalore
37
What conclusion can you draw from the pyramid?
Women are healthier than men
Lots of money is spent on elderly care
Fast growth population
High infant mortality rate
38
Using comparatively less expensive human labor in India to meet certain needs of foreign companies is called...?
Trade Imbalance
Tariffs
Downsizing
Outsourcing
39
Where is the spiritual homeland/area of origination for Buddhism?
China
Northeastern India
Thailand
Bangladesh
40
What is Bollywood?
America's attempt to make movies about India
A mountain in Pakistan
A landmark in Nepal
A nickname for India's movie industry
41
What are the three primary deities of the Hindu pantheon?
Shiva, Budda, Maximus
Vishnu, Ohm, Budda
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
Ohm, Dalit, Brahmin
42
What common sport in South Asia would be played in this stadium?
Football
Field Hockey
Baseball
Cricket
43
Which European country colonized South Asia?
Germany
France
Great Britain
Russia
44
The Indian sub-continent is separated from the rest of Asia by the...
Eastern Ghats
The Himalaya Mountains
The Ural Mountains
Indus and Ganges Rivers
45
In 2009 the Maldives Presidential Cabinet held an underwater meeting... in the Indian Ocean. Why?
To draw attention to the risk of their country flooding from global warming
To demonstrate how underwater human habitats are a realistic idea
To promote the crystal blue waters to support a tourism campaign
To draw attention to plastic pollution
46
Why did Pakistan develop nuclear weapons?
Because their rival, India, developed nuclear weapons
In order to gain respect
To provide energy for Pakistan
To force the British out
47
Why was the Taj Mahal built?
The tomb of a Mughal Emperor's wife
Aladdin's house
A shrine to the Hindu gods
The tomb of Buddha
48
What is a large issue facing India in the 21st century?
Building enough infrastructure and raising the standard of living
Fighting Pakistan
Monsoons
Spreading Hinduism
49
Mohandas Gandhi used all of these methods to promote Indian independence except...
Boycotting British goods
Violence
Sit-ins at important locations
Peacefully demonstrating
50
The most densely populated area of India is...
In the Himalaya Mountains
Along the Indus and Ganges Rivers
At the edges of the Thar desert
In the interior mountain ranges
