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