Pakistan and Bangladesh have over 125 million people

they are in the top 10 most populated countries in the world

What did Gandhi believe was the best way to bring about change and achieve independence?

nonviolent noncooperation, peaceful protest marches and boycotts

The following countries border India and have varying physical features:

Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

About 70% of India’s surface water is polluted, this is caused by-

years of poorly regulated industries & inadequately sewer systems

Rapid population growth in India enables many problems in India like

poverty, crowded cities, and unequal access to resources

What is the Taj Mahal, which is located in India?

a white marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan to honor his dead wife.

Food in India varies by area and consists of vegetables and

curry powder (ground up herbs, spices, and seeds)

80% of people in India are Hindus, they believe-

Many gods with three beliefs reincarnation, dharma, and karma

What are the main causes of major health problems in the perimeter countries around India?

poor sanitation, disease and poor nutrition

India’s government is based on British models which means it:

includes a multiparty parliament and a prime minister

Both Bhutan and the Maldives were a British protectorate, that means a country that-

gives up certain decision making powers in exchange for protection

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1
Pakistan and Bangladesh have over 125 million people
they are in the top 10 most populated countries in the world
they are in the bottom 5 most least populated countries in the world
they still can't beat the US in the Olympics
they are the best in the world at birth control
2
What did Gandhi believe was the best way to bring about change and achieve independence?
nonviolent noncooperation, peaceful protest marches and boycotts
singing around the campfire
you can't always get what you want but if you try sometimes ...
supply and demand
3
The following countries border India and have varying physical features:
Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Louisanna
Europe, Africa, North America & South America
Germany, France, Italy and Spain
4
The main religions in the region of countries on the perimeter of India are-
Animist, Atheistic and Agnostic
Monotheistic and Polytheistic
Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam
Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
5
Which country is always changing their landscape because of floods?
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Nepal
6
About 70% of India’s surface water is polluted, this is caused by-
years of poorly regulated industries & inadequately sewer systems
years of the British not treating them like equals
Russians causing the Chernobyl incident
years of the coronavirus getting into their water supply
7
What was the official language in Pakistan?
URDU
French
Bengali
English
8
Rapid population growth in India enables many problems in India like
poor attendance at high school football games
wealth and prosperity for all
cultural convergence
poverty, crowded cities, and unequal access to resources
9
Which of the following is not a member of the Indian caste system officially?
Sudras
Brahmins
Vaisyas
Dalits
10
What was known as the crown of the British Empire?
Djibouti
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
India
11
What is the Taj Mahal, which is located in India?
a white marble building know as the Trump Tower of India
a white marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan to honor his dead wife.
a white marble mausoleum built in memory of Kobe Bryant
A giant movie theater built for Bollywood Movies
12
Food in India varies by area and consists of vegetables and
gun powder (ground up herbs, spices, and seeds)
Lots and lots of Grade A American beef
curry powder (ground up herbs, spices, and seeds)
Hot and spicey pizza
13
80% of people in India are Hindus, they believe-
Many gods with three beliefs reincarnation, dharma, and karma
Many gods with three beliefs Moe, Larry and Curly
One god with three beliefs reincarnation, dharma, and karma
You gotta go where you want to go, do what you wanna do
14
What are the main causes of major health problems in the perimeter countries around India?
poor sanitation, disease and poor nutrition
lacemops
tsunamis
extremely high altitudes
15
Who led the independence movement in India’s struggles with the British?
Abraham Lincoln
Mohandas Gandhi
Evander, "The Real Deal" Holyfield
Donald J. Trump
16
Millions of years ago the Indian subcontinent pushed into Asia, and this collision forced up a mountain chain called
The Himalayan Mountains
The Alps
The Rocky Mountains
The Andes Mountains
17
India’s government is based on British models which means it:
includes "Little Rocketman" and a King
includes a totalitarian leader and a dictator
includes the combination of a republic and a democracy
includes a multiparty parliament and a prime minister
18
India has over 1000 languages & dialects spoken but the national and main language is:
Hindi (30% of the population)
Piglatin (99% of the population)
Farsi (30% of the population)
English (1% of the population)
19
The greatest challenge for countries of the Indian Perimeter is
finding toilet paper at the Gas Station
poverty
learning how to drive
communism
20
Both Bhutan and the Maldives were a British protectorate, that means a country that-
believes World Geography teachers should be paid more
can qualify for the World Cup on behalf of another country
gives up certain decision making powers in exchange for protection
wants to use the electoral college in all elections

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