Unit 8 South Asia Review

The nation most frequented by Everest climbers.

How many people practice Hinduism in India?

The primary or core region in Pakistan.

"Hinduness" as manifested through Hindu nationalism, cultural heritage, and patriotism.

Which country maintains strict regulations on tourism to preserve its culture, traditions, and natural surroundings?

During their rule in Afghanistan, what were some restrictions imposed on women by the Taliban?

Tourism in this South Asian country declined sharply due to a civil war that lasted around 26 years.

What is the primary physiographic region of South Asia located in the northern part?

According to Hindu beliefs, who is regarded as the preserver of the universe?

Many people from lower castes have converted to _____in search of social equality and to escape discrimination

Which country is considered the world's largest secular democracy?

What is the dominant religion in India?

Which term describes a powerful storm that affects countries bordering the Bay of Bengal, particularly Bangladesh?

What term is used to describe the 90-year period of British rule in India?

In the caste system, the dalits are alternatively referred to as the

The least populated region of Pakistan, despite its extensive size dominated by deserts.

What natural feature serves as a barrier, separating the South Asian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?

Which militant group shot Malala Yousafzai in 2012 for advocating girls' education?

What religion is officially recognized as the state religion of Bhutan?

By the early 1500s, Muslims had taken control of parts of India and founded the:

In the caste system, priests and scholars belong to the

What is the name of the terrorist organization in South Asia known for its global network and operations?

South Asia's dominant physiographic region in the south are

Who was the first person to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest?

The language of the Aryans serves as the foundation for numerous contemporary South Asian languages.

What is Sharia Law?

Bangladesh was formerly recognized as East Pakistan until

Who are the Taliban, and what are their key ideological and political goals?

True or False: India gained independence in 1947, marking the end of British colonial rule.

Socio-political issues in India have historically been characterized by tensions among Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs.

Where was Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, born?

Which country recently made a voluntary transition from a monarchy to a democracy after years of autocratic rule?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding a wet monsoon?

The Sinhalese and Tamils settled in different periods in this South Asian country.

Indian rulers appointed to authority by the British colonial administration.

What are the primary principles and teachings that Jainism emphasizes?

Which area is contested by China, India, and Pakistan?

What is an example of an archipelago in South Asia?

What are the languages commonly spoken in Southern India?

She was the first female prime minister in India

Which parties were involved in the dispute over the territory of Kashmir?

Which of these systems upheld discrimination based on the belief in reincarnation?

Factor contributing to Bangladesh's vulnerability to natural disasters:

Who made the first recorded attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1924?

What is the formally recognized state religion of Bhutan?

The group that first settled in Sri Lanka, established an advanced civilization, and became the majority population is:

Who is considered the creator of the universe according to Hindu beliefs?