What claim does India have to Kashmir?

The British set aside the region for India

Building in the style shown in the picture is important in Bangladesh because -

adapting to the extensive flooding is necessary

While most people in India are practicing Hindu, the region is also home to -

several religious groups including Muslims and Buddhists

Which is correct about the green revolution?

The Green Revolution prevented famine

Which of the following is responsible for creating flood zones shown on the map?

Silt deposits along rivers create low areas that flood

What do all three eastern religions have in common?

people of all 3 believe in reincarnation

Although South Asia experienced British colonization, cultural patterns in South Asia were -

more influenced by ancient religious traditions

The caste system does what for India?

Provides structure to society and prevents rebellion

To get to a lower hindu caste...

you must accumulate a lot of bad Karma and then die

The Country of India's government is..

Is a mix of American and British systems

What role does Karma play in Hindu reincarnation?

It determines where people will be reincarnated

What effect do the Himalayas have on the Monsoons?

It causes the warm winds to cool off and change direction

What is one way India's rapid population growth has affected the environment of the region?

Air and water pollution has worsened

The Ganges River is considered a sacred river, but today the river -

has become one of the most polluted rivers in the world

How did geography contribute to the creation of India's northern border?

The mountains form a natural boundary between India and Asia

Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India?

Summer monsoons bring rain, while winter monsoons are dry

Which prediction about India's population is supported by the information on the graph?

India's growth will pass other nations in the 21st century.

To get to a higher caste...

You need to be a good and virtuous person and then die

What claim does Pakistan have to Kashmir?

Kashmiris practice Islam, like most Pakistanis

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1
What claim does India have to Kashmir?
India Conquered Kashmir in 1372
Kashmiris practice Islam, like most Indians
The British set aside the region for India
they said "it's mine" first and everyone heard it
2
Today this large plain located in India is home to one-tenth of the world's population.
Ganges Plain
Great Plains
alluvial plain
European Plain
3
The Ganges River...
Carries away the dead
Is the most polluted river in India
Is home to the Hindu Goddess Ganga who heals
all answers
4
Where in India were most trade routes found?
Through the mountains
along the rivers and coasts
Using the rare Indian Flying Penguin
Through the desert
5
Based on the info in the map, India's largest cities are located in -
central and northeast India
southwest and northeast India
northwest and southeast India
northwest and southeast India
6
Building in the style shown in the picture is important in Bangladesh because -
providing space for large families is important
adapting to the extensive flooding is necessary
having storage for surplus crops is important
increasing tourism has opened new rental markets
7
While most people in India are practicing Hindu, the region is also home to -
many large Catholic universites in major cities
one of the largest Jewish communities living outside Israel
a few prominent Christian monasteries
several religious groups including Muslims and Buddhists
8
Which is monotheistic?
Hinduism
Buddhism
They're all correct!
Sikhism
9
Site of South Asia's early great civilization.
The Deccan Plateau
The Nile River Valley
The Indus River Valley
Mesopotamia
10
Which is correct about the green revolution?
The Green Revolution began in India
The Green Revolution prevented famine
It was the result of the blue and yellow revolution
The Green Revolution introduced new varieties of beef
11
Which of the following is responsible for creating flood zones shown on the map?
High tides along the coast meet waters flowing from inland
Silt deposits along rivers create low areas that flood
The building of dams along these rivers, has led to flooding
Tectonic forces change the course of rivers over time
12
Early Indian civilizations led to the development of this religion -
Judaism
Hinduism
Chistianity
Islam
13
What do all three eastern religions have in common?
Certain places are sacred
Important prophets can teach people how to reach God
They believe in the existence of a supreme reality
people of all 3 believe in reincarnation
14
Where do most Pakistanis and Indians live?
along major rivers
In the mountains
along the coast
With Penguin-eating yetis in the mountains
15
What limited cultural diffusion between China and India?
The Ganges
The Himalayas
all answers are correct
The Chinese military
16
A large distinct landmass that is joined to a continent is known as a -
subcontinent
peninsula
a sphere of influence
tectonic convergence
17
What got worse because of the green revolution?
water pollution
the nutrition in the food being produced
farmers became poorer
angry cows did not like their pastures being taken up
18
Although South Asia experienced British colonization, cultural patterns in South Asia were -
more influenced by European social customs
more influenced by ancient religious traditions
more influenced by British literary and artistic styles
more influenced by rapid population growth
19
The caste system does what for India?
Provides structure to society and prevents rebellion
Leaves out Muslims, Sikhs and Buddhists
Gives people an incentive to be better
People are excited to be reincarnated
20
According to Continental Drift - the Indian subcontinent was once part of what other continent?
Asia
Anarctica
Australia
Africa
21
To get to a lower hindu caste...
lose your job and be very poor
Ask a friend if you can join
Neglect the gods, who will be angry
you must accumulate a lot of bad Karma and then die
22
The Country of India's government is..
Is a communist dictatorship
Ruled by the British King
Is a mix of American and British systems
Is ruled by a Hindu king
23
The main benefit and the reason for the green revolution in India was...
To improve trade with 'western countries'
produce more food in India
create good Karma for the country
prevent from elephants and cows from eating too much food
24
Which explains India's growing population?
Educated Indians moving to Europe and North America
Mistreatment of Dalits
The Caste System
The low status of women
25
What role does Karma play in Hindu reincarnation?
it determines how someone dies
Karma is measured by Brahma
It determines where people will be reincarnated
Karma is the value of a person's actions and thoughts
26
What effect do the Himalayas have on the Monsoons?
Penguin migrations are a major source of food for Yetis
It causes the warm winds to cool off and change direction
It causes droughts and rains
Yetis become cold and migrate to China, scaring local people
27
Which cultural tradition still characterizes Indian society today, despite portions being outlawed?
Arranged marriges
Caste distinctions
Reincarnation
Praying 5 times a day
28
Which is found in Hinduism and Buddhism only?
Monsoons
Vishnu
Sikhism
Moksha
29
Agriculture is dependent on...
Trade with the United States
The Summer Monsoon
The Winter Monsoon
the help from the British
30
Monsoons are...
Yearly floods
not on the test
Winds
Rains
31
Which is an archipelago?
Maldlievs
Maldeivs
Meldives
Maldives
32
What is one way India's rapid population growth has affected the environment of the region?
Seismic activity has rapidly increased
Rainfall levels from monsoons have lessened
Buildings in the region have been redesigned
Air and water pollution has worsened
33
Which physical process is most responsible for the geographic formations in northern South Asia
Weathering
Tectonic forces
Deposition
Hydrologic cycle
34
The Ganges River is considered a sacred river, but today the river -
has become one of the cleanest rivers in the world
has been altered in order to feed into temples
has become one of the most polluted rivers in the world
levels have dropped due to considerable use
35
What was the effect of the partition of India?
Many people stayed home with a nice TV dinner
Bollywood movies became popular
Many people changed castes
Many people moved
36
Which did the Green Revolution not improve?
The amount of food Indians were able to get
Soil Conditions
Varieties of plants suited to its climate
Resistance to diseases that could wipe out crops
37
India became independent in 1947 and now has the world's largest -
socialist government
communist government
national debt
democratic government
38
How did geography contribute to the creation of India's northern border?
North of the border is too cold to support life
The mountains form a natural boundary between India and Asia
Nepal contains few resources of interest in India or China
The Ganges River is a natural boundary between India & China
39
What is a result of British colonization of South Asia?
They have a parliamentarty style government
They could all be examples
Cricket and Rugby are popular sports
Many south asians speak english
40
Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world is located in this South Asian mountain range.
Himalaya
Western Gats
Hindu Kush
Karakoram
41
Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India?
Summer monsoons bring rain, while winter monsoons are dry
Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons
Winter monsoons bring rain, while summer monsoons are dry
Monsoons only affect the coastal regions
42
Mt Everest is on the border of...
China and Nepal
India and Bangladesh
India and Nepal
India and Pakistan
43
Where do Sikhs live today?
In Jammu and Kashmir
In the Indian state of Punjab
In the Pakistani state of Punjab
Sikhia
44
The era of British control over India is known as the -
Golden Age
Green Revolution
Ramadan
Raj
45
Nepal and Bhutan differ from other South Asian countries because they are both -
populated mostly by Jains
considered island nations
ruled by monarchies
landlocked geographically
46
The independence movement led by Mahatma Gandhi was based on this srategy?
nonviolent resistence
the Communist Manifesto
violent resistence
rebel attacks on British targets
47
What climate is most associated with regions affected by the monsoons?
Humid Subropical
Subtropical wet and dry
Tropical Monsoonal
Tropical Wet and Dry
48
Which prediction about India's population is supported by the information on the graph?
The old will outnumber the young during the 21st century.
After the 21st century India will have a 0 growth rate.
Life expectancy in India will increase in the 21st century.
India's growth will pass other nations in the 21st century.
49
According to the vedas what is true of the Aryan invaders of India?
They used camels to travel
They were monotheistic
The brushed their teeth on a daily basis
They were polytheistic
50
To get to a higher caste...
Help the less fortunate and a Guru or Yogi will promote you
You need to be a good and virtuous person and then die
It's not going to happen
You need to be really successful and then die
51
What claim does Pakistan have to Kashmir?
The British set aside Kashmir for Pakistan
Kashmiris practice Islam, like most Pakistanis
Kashmir voted to join Pakistan
Kashmiris are ethnic Pakistanis
52
Characteristics of Buddhism include -
Reincarnation, Siddhartha, 5 Pillars, 4 Noble Truths
Reincarnation, Siddhartha, 5 Pillars, 8 Fold Path
Reincarnation, Siddhartha, 4 Noble Truths, 8 Fold Path
Reincarnation, Siddhartha, 4 Noble Truths, Muhammad
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In order to get to another caste a person must first...
ask permission; saying 'please' and 'thank you'
pay a fine
experience Moksha
die

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