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1
Nepal and Bhutan differ from other South Asian countries because they areboth
ruled by monarchies
considered island nations
landlocked geographically
populated mostly by Jains
2
The caste system in India has become less important in recent years because
Hinduism has become less important today
India has close ties with Russia and China
India has become increasingly urbanized
India has negotiated a treaty with Muslims
3
Which factors account for the creation of a tropical climate throughout the Indian subcontinent
Proximity to the Indian Ocean and the equator
Location in the mid latitudes
Highland conditions of the Himalayas
Size in area of the subcontinent landmass
4
Which of the following describes how Indian and Saudi Arabian cultures differ
Saris are worn in India but not in Saudi Arabia
Caste systems are common in Saudi Arabia but not in India
Hinduism is the main faith in Saudi Arabia but not in India
Ramadan is observed in India but not in Saudi Arabia
5
Muslims British Aryans How are the groups above related
They all invaded the Indian subcontinent
They all celebrate the same holidays
They all developed at the same time
They all encouraged democracy in Asia
6
How does the Ganges River define the character of India
It provides drinking and irrigation water
The river is part of Indian's folklore and mythology
All of these are correct
People look to the river for miracles
7
India has a loosely connected federation of cultural regions today largely due to a lack of ...
clearly defined border
common language
inefficient government
caste system
8
Due to a high population growth rate in India, all of the following have become concerns except
terrace farming
soil erosion
water pollution
deforestation
9
How have long-practiced rituals affected the river today
The river is one of the cleanest rivers since it is sacred
The course of it has been altered to feed into temples
The river has become one of the most polluted in the world
The level of the river has dropped due to considerable use
10
The _______ section of India has a tropical climate and receives the highest rainfallamounts
northern
southern
eastern
western
11
The Kashmir region of India has been the site of protests and violence between which two groups
Muslims and Sikhs
Muslims and Christians
Muslims and Hindus
Hindus and Sikhs
12
Cultural patterns in South Asia were strongly influenced by —
rapid population growth
ancient religious traditions
European social customs
British literary and artistic styles
13
Which monotheistic religion ofIndia is characterized by a belief in a cycle of rebirth
Jainism
Islam
Sikhism
Buddhism
14
What historical tradition of Aryans most influences the social & political life of Indian today
Caste System
Buddhism
Belief in one god
Persian languages
15
Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India
Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall;winter monsoons are dry
Monsoons only affect the coastal regions of India
Winter monsoons bring heavy rainfall;summer monsoons are dry
Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons in India
16
• Kashmir • Sudan What is the MAJOR issue that separates different cultures in these areas?
Economics
Religion
Human Rights
Language
17
How did geography contribute to the creation of India's northern border
North of the border is too cold to easily support life
Nepal contains few resources of interest to India or China
The mountains form a natural boundary
The Ganges River is a natural boundary between India & China
18
While most people in India are practicing Hindus, the region is also home to
a few Christian monasteries
one of the largest Jewish communities outside of Israel
many large Catholic universities in the major cities
many religious groups: Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, & Sikhs
19
Which culture tradition still characterizes Indian society today despite being outlawed in 1947
Arranged marriages
Caste distinctions
Reincarnation
Praying five times a day
20
Why is the region of Kashmir a source of conflict among nations of South Asia
It is an extremely poor region that faces natural disasters
It is the only region dominated by Sikhs
Its people are mostly Hindu, surrounded by an Islamic nation
Its people are mostly Islamic, though controlled by India
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What is one way India’s rapid population growth has affected the environment of the region
Seismic activity has rapidly increased
Buildings in the region have been redesigned
Air and water pollution has worsened
Rainfall levels from monsoons have lessened
