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