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World Geo: Unit 13 South Asia Test Review
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Cultural convergence is the ______.
blending of two cultures
rise of women in the workforce
rule of caudillos
split of two cultures
2
Climate v Weather
They are the same and interchangable
Weather is short term, climate is long term
Weather only affect us locally, climate affects the whole world
Climate is short term, weather is long term
3
Why was India so important to the British empire?
it had the most land of any colony
It had the most political influence of any colony
it had the largest population of any colony
It had the most natural resources of any colony
4
How many marriages in South Asia are arranged?
67%
80%
50%
20%
5
How have long-practiced rituals affected the Ganges river today
The level of the river has dropped due to considerable use
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
6
why was the British empire so powerful?
because it was generally accepted they were better than others
Because of the sea power (navy)
Because they have a lot of money
they had the dopest King
7
How do cultural beliefs continue to impact the caste system in India today?
Cultural beliefs have led to the erosion of the caste system.
Cultural beliefs no longer play a role in the caste system.
The caste system only shows respect to the poor and not the rich.
Cultural beliefs support caste system and contribute to social inequalitie
8
Which are examples of cultural divergence?
Differing terms used in Mexican vs European Spanish
More contact with others through travel and internet
American pop culture influence on Australia
Syncretic religions such as Haitian Voodoo.
9
What demonstrated complexity and advancements of the Indus River Valley?
Plumbing systems with baths, drains, and water chutes
An organized city design
Merchants used a uniform system of weights and measures
All of the above
10
How have religious rituals affected the Ganges River today?
Since it is sacred, it is one of the cleanest in the world
The course of the river has been altered to feed the temples
The river has become one of the most polluted in the world
The level of the river has dropped due to over useage
11
Many faiths have internal denominations which ...
a particular religion that you denominate
a feeling on a Monday after the holidays
a particular religion that you nominate.
refers to different sub groups within a religious tradition
12
The potential impact of Tsunamis
Inability to breath the air
large scall desruction of property/loss of life
Destruction of crops/livestock
13
What did the Partitioning of India do?
It created a new peaceful India
It resulted in a separate India and Pakistan
It ended apartheid
It put an end to religious tension in India
14
Climate V Weather
Weather changes day to day, climate changes over a long period of time
Climate changes with the seasons, but weather changes slowly
15
Why is South Asia called a subcontinent?
It is separated from the Karakoram Range
Surround by water on three sides (Peninsular)
separated from the rest of Asia by the Himalayas & Hindu Kush Mountains
All of these answers apply
16
Impact of the caste system on society?
Created equality
Prohibited underage marriages
Low-caste individuals had few legal rights
Treated women well
17
What is cultural divergence?
Two cultures disappearing over time
Two cultures becoming different over time
Two cultures becoming similar over time
Two cultures spreading over time
18
Examples of Cultural Convergence (Colonization)
Christianity in the New World; chocolate in Spain
Living in cities along freshwater/rivers
New Social Classes with Europeans at the top
90% of the indigenous died from European diseases
19
extreme weather patterns of South Asia is include all the following EXCEPT....
monsoons
earthquake
hurricanes
tsunami
20
major difference between Hinduism and Buddhism was
Both are polytheistic
state of freedom from rebirth
Buddhism is nontheistic
Wealth
21
Why is South Asia a subcontinent?
It is seperated by a chain of mountains.
It is part of another continent.
It is a chain of islands.
There are a lot of subs there, hence subcontinent.
22
What percentage of women are married (arranged) in South Asia by the time they're 18
40%
50%
75%
20%
23
Technological advancement of early Indus River Valley civilizations.
plumbing
first to make steel
developed printing
gun powder
24
The partitioning of India was largely about:
Religion
Doing what the British wanted
Cuisine
Languages
25
Reason for British colonization of India?
religious needs
language
natural resources
ocean water
26
Different aspects of culture include all the following except:
Art
Language
Religion
Animals
27
One advancement of the Indus River Valley Civilization was
silk
roads
Sewage systems
computers
28
How does the caste system impact Hinduism
It gives the lower castes power over the wealthy.
Gives members of society hope for an improved life through reincarnation
Governments had a system for social programs to improve the society
It ensures that there is always a standing military.
29
The India and Pakistan conflict can be described as...
complex due to number of historical and political events.
All of the Above
locked in territorial claims over land.
Violent with numerous military conflicts.
30
What led to the partitioning of India?
Conflict between the Sunnis and the Shias
Conflict between Hindus and Buddhists
Conflict between Muslims and Hindus
Conflict between Buddhists and Muslims
31
This nation colonized most of the Indian Subcontinent
Spain
Great Britain
France
Portugal
32
Why is the conflict between India and Pakistan still ongoing?
One claims to have more money.
They both have Nuclear Weapons
Their people like to fight each other.
33
What one word best describes the importance of monsoons?
Selectivity
Predictability
Instability
Marketability
34
What are the basic beliefs of Buddhist?
Reincarnation, four noble truths, 8 fold path, Siddhartha Gautama
You will become a dog.
Qveen_T'Anna is the best cooker of ribs
Eating cows and bugs to use for suger.
35
There are still arranged marriages in South Asia.
True
False
Only among the wealthy
Maybe
36
Known as the "Crown Jewel" of British Empire
India
Africa
China
13 Colonies
37
Buddhist believe suffering is caused by?
Desire/attachments
Your own bad actions
Happiness
Human nature
38
what religion is practiced by more than 60 percent of the population of south Asia?
idk
Hinduism
islam
39
What are monsoons?
Dry weather that occurs in Asia every winter.
Heavy rains that occur in Asia every summer.
Strong winds that cause rainy summers and dry winters.
Strong winds that bring dry summers and rainy winters.
40
The major religions of South Asia are
Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism.
Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism.
Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity.
Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
41
Which region do India and Pakistan conflict over?
China
N202
Jacksonville
Kashmir
42
What was the importance of monsoons?
they were the "giver of life"
they were destructive and people had to be careful
they were great tools for kings to utilize
43
important difference between Hinduism & Buddhism
Buddhism accepts the caste system
Both believe in Dharma
Hinduism does not believe in reincarnation
Buddhism rejects the caste system
44
The potential impact of volcanic eruptions
Inability to breath the air
large loss of crops/livestock
largscale property damage/loss of life
45
Cultural Divergence
Different cultures coming together and exchanging ideas and goods
Different cultural influencues causes seperation
The number of deaths in the culture
Where people live throughout the world.
46
India is the birthplace of
Sikhism
Buddhism
Hinduism
All of the above
47
Why is South Asia a subcontinent?
it is isolated geographically from the main continent
it is by water
it is in the south
it has rich soli
48
Cultural Divergence
The split of North Korea and South Korea
McDonalds aroundthe world
The spread of Sickness
Tex-Mex Food
49
Which example illustrates cultural convergence?
After WWII, US and USSR became rivals in the Cold War
many countries enjoy “fast food” listening to “pop” music.
In 1991, the Soviet Union divided into separate countries.
India colony independence; new countries of India&Pakistan
50
Which of the following religions does not believe in Reincarnation
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism
51
The elements of culture include all of the following except
Norms
Language
Competition
Values
52
After the partitioning of India, India became predominantly ________.
Hindu
Christian
Buddist
Muslim
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What % of girls in South Asia are under 18 in arranged marriages?
28%
48%
0%
58%
