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Unit 8 South Asia
Unit 8 South Asia
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Religious holiday celebrated by Muslims that marks the end of Ramadan.
Easter
Eid-al Fitr
Diwali
Holi
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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 key value of Jainism?
purity of the soul
ahimsa or nonviolence
peace of mind
karma
4
Lawyer who practiced civil disobedience to gain rights for the people of India.
Mother Teresa
Mohandas Gandhi
Barack Omaba
Martin Luther King Jr.
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Which industry would increase the most as a result of the construction of the Golden Quadrilateral?
Housing
Automotive/car
Cell phones
Farming
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Based on the map, which country is southeast of India?
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Bhutan
Nepal
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Monsoon
Seasonal winds that brings intense rainfall
Dry and hot weather
Protection of the environment
Area where river empties into larger body of water
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What is the largest religion in South Asia?
Buddhism
Hinduisum
Jainism
Islam
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Silk Road
An ancient river that provided water to a population
An ancient novel written about trade
An ancient network of trade routes connecting Europe and Asia
An ancient museum with silk goods
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What are some effects of high population density?
urbanization
overcrowding
increased air pollution
all of the above
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Triangular shaped area of rich soil near the mouth of a river
Delta
Conservation
Subcontinent
Monsoon
12
The Hindu holiday Holi.....
is known as the "festival of happiness".
is knowns as the "festival of lights".
is known as the "festival of colors".
is knows as the "festival of food".
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How does religion affect people’s lives?
Religion effects the climate of an area
Religion has no effect
Religion effects how people act and their beliefs
Religion effects the vegetation of an area
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Cultural diffusion is...
Lack of cultural diversity
Only learning about your own heritage
Tolerance for no other culture but your own
Spread of ideas, language, brands, and other elements of culture
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What is the main source of pollution in the Ganges River
farming
human and industry waste
wildlife
conservation efforts
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Conservation
Dry and hot weather
Protection of the environment
Seasonal winds that brings intense rainfall
Area where river empties into larger body of water
17
What is the Hindi language film industry referred to as?
Bombaywood
Silk Road
Bollywood
Golden Quadrilateral
18
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mt. Everest
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mt. Pearson
Mt. Rainier
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_______ is a holy month of fasting, reflection & prayer. It is the holiest month of Islam.
Diwali
Easter
Holi
Ramadan
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Civil disobedience
Non-violent disobeying of laws
Violently breaking laws
Having no laws
Having no government
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Land surrounded by water on three sides
savannah
delta
island
peninsula
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Based on the map, what can be noted about the population?
Most people live near rivers
Most people live in the desert
Most people live along country borders
Most people live in rural areas
23
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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Diwali is the festival of _________.
Color
Walking
Lights
Eating
25
Which of these religions believes in reincarnation (being born again)?
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
26
What country colonized India?
United States
Africa
Pakistan
Great Britain
