Mohandas Gandhi got his first experience with discrimination when

he attempted to board a segregated train in South Africa.

The ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro indicate that

they had advanced drainage and water systems keeping people clean and dry.

Where are most atolls found?

in tropical/subtropical waters of oceans and seas

Which of the following is not true of the Indus River civilization?

it formed the basis for the caste system

What is true about the Dalits?

they are often discriminated against

All of the following are true of the Ganges River EXCEPT

it is home to one of the four ancient river civilizations

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1
India was considered the "Crown Jewel" of the British Empire because it
provided cotton for British textile mills.
had good climate for growing coffee and tea.
had good climate for growing opium.
all of these are true
2
True of False: Mohandas Gandhi was inspired by the actions and teachings of Nelson Mandela.
False
True
3
Mohandas Gandhi got his first experience with discrimination when
he went to London to attend law school.
he tried to move to a neighborhood reserved for members of another Caste.
he attempted to board a segregated train in South Africa.
he tried to marry a woman from a different caste.
4
True or False: Buddhism is more a way of life than a religion.
True
False
5
The ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro indicate that
they were very interested and concerned about the afterlife.
they had advanced drainage and water systems keeping people clean and dry.
warfare was a primary focus for the Indus Valley civilization.
the Indus Valley civilization were primarily hunters and gatherers.
6
East Pakistan eventually became the country of
Bhutan
Burma
Myanmar
Bangladesh
7
Where are most atolls found?
in an active volcano
in tropical/subtropical waters of oceans and seas
near large river deltas
in the Himalayan Mountains.
8
Which of the following rivers form the world's largest alluvial plain?
Indus
Yellow
Ganges
Brahmaputra
9
True or False: Buddhism and Hinduism started in India.
False
True
10
True or False: Gandhi was sent to jail because of his violent protests.
False
True
11
All of the following are true of Hinduism EXCEPT
all of these are true
there is no one spiritual concept or belief
there is no one founder or leader
it is the world's oldest religion
12
Regarding the partition of India, Mohandas Gandhi
was in full support.
opposed, but believed it was necessary.
adamantly opposed.
died before it was an issue.
13
Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?
suffering is caused by attachment
suffering is unavoidable
following the Eightfold Path is a way to end suffering
all of these
14
The Ganges river Delta is important because
of its rich fishing industry.
it can sustain extensive agriculture.
provides a habitat for many animal species.
all of these
15
Which of the following was not one of the castes in the Hindu Varna system?
Vaishya
Shudra
Brahmin
Dalit
16
Which of the following is not true of the Indus River civilization?
it seemed to be a peaceful society, few weapons were found
it was well-governed by leaders who promoted equality
it formed the basis for the caste system
historians disagree about what happened to bring an end to the civilization
17
Another name for a cyclone is
tornado.
monsoon.
hurricane.
all of these.
18
What is true about the Dalits?
they work as farmers and factory workers
they are often discriminated against
they practice the Muslim religion
they were poor, but not the poorest in the caste system
19
All of the following are true of the Ganges River EXCEPT
people believe it has mystical powers
it is home to one of the four ancient river civilizations
1/10th of the world's population lives in its alluvial plain
it plays a central role in the Hindu religion

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