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1
India's two distinct cultures arose on either side of the _____________ Range, which divides it
Himalaya
Vindhya
Western Ghats
Eastern Ghats
2
The main geogrpahic features of Nepal and Bhutan are the -
Grasslands
Bodies of Water
Mountains
Deserts
3
While most people in India are practicing Hindus, the region is also home to —
many large Catholic universities in the major cities
several religious groups: Muslims, Buddhists, and Sikhs
a few prominent Christian monasteries
one of largest Jewish communities living outside of Israel
4
How have long-practiced rituals affected the Ganges river today?
The river has become one of the most polluted in the world.
The river is one of the cleanest rivers in the world
The course of the river has been altered
The level of the river has dropped due to considerable use.
5
The most common religion practiced in Nepal and Bhutan is -
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
6
The economy in the Maldives is based on -
Agriculture
Fishing and Tourism
Automobiles
Trading
7
Site of South Asia's early great civilization.
Mesopotamia
The Indus River Valley
The Deccan Plateau
The Nile River Valley
8
Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India?
Monsoons only affect the coastal regions
Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons in India
Winter - heavy rainfall, summer - fairly dry
Summer - heavy rainfall, winter - dry weather
9
India became independent in 1947, they adopted a constitution and today has the world's largest
Democracy
Communist Government
Socialist Government
National Debt
10
The three major rivers of South Asia include the Ganges, the Brahmaputra, and the -
Nile
Amazon
Mississippi
Indus
11
In the Himalaya highlands, ______________ is a widespread farming method.
Slash and Burn
Subsistence Farming
The three field system
Terraced
12
Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world is located in this South Asian mountain range.
Hindu Kush Mountain Range
Rocky Mountains
Karakoram Range
Himalayan Range
13
How did geography contribute to the creation of India's northern border?
The Ganges River is a natural boundary for India and China
Nepal contains few resources of interest to India or China.
Mountains form a natural boundary for India and China
North of the border is too cold to easily support life.
14
According to Continental Drift, the Indian subcontinent was once part of what other continent?
Europe
North America
Africa
Austrailia
15
Today this large plain located in India is home to one-tenth of the world's population.
European Plain
Great Plains
Alluvial Plain
Ganges River Plain
16
A large distinct landmass that is joined to a continent is known as a
Subcontinent
Sphere of Influence
Pangea
Peninsula
17
South Asia's most common type of economic activities are based on -
Tourism
Industry
Manufacturing
Agriculture
18
Building in the style shown in the picture is important in Bangladesh because
increasing tourism has opened new rental markets
having storage for surplus crops is important
adapting to the extensive flooding is necessary
providing space for large families is important
19
What three mountain ranges form a natural border between Asia and South Asia?
Bhutan, Hindu Kush, and the Himalaya
Afghanistan range, the Himalaya, and the Hindu Kush
Hindu Kush, the Himalaya, and the Eastern Ghats
Hindu Kush, Karakoram, and the Himalaya
20
Based on the map, Nepal and Bhutan differ from other South Asian countries because both are
geographically landlocked
considered island nations
on the border with India
lacking freshwater sources
21
Which of these are NOT associated with Buddhism?
Reincarnation
Five Pillars
Muhammad
Siddhartha Gautama
22
Hinduism and Buddhism believe in _____________, or rebirth as another living being.
Reincarnation
Dharma
Nirvana
Kharma
23
The Indian subcontinent is surrounded by what three bodies of water?
The Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal
The Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Persian Gulf
The Arabian Sea, the Red Sea, and the Black Sea
The Indian Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and the Bay of Bengal
24
The independence movement led by Mahatma Gandhi was based on this strategy.
Communist Manifesto
Leading Indian rebels in strategic attacks
Violent Resistance
Nonviolent Resistance
25
India has one of the largest __________ but most people live ___________.
democracies/lavishly
economies/lavishly
democracies/in poverty
economies/in poverty
26
The major difference between India and the two countries of Pakistan and Bangladesh is
Their religions
India was never controlled by Great Britain
Their population growth
Their economies
27
What cultural tradition still characterizes Indian society today, after being outlawed in 1947?
Praying 5 times daily
Arranged Marriage
Reincarnation
Caste Systems
