Chapter 23: History and Cultures of South Asia

By the mid-1800s, who was the dominant power in South Asia?

Which country recently limited its monarchy's power?

A _____ is a long-necked instrument with seven strings used in Indian classical music.

The holy texts called the Vedas were written in __________.

Refusal to buy certain kinds of goods is known as _______.

What is believed to have caused the downfall of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro?

Why are the Sherpa often hired to guide climbing expeditions or to carry supplies?

Why are some houses in South Asia built on stilts?

How many major languages are spoken in South Asia?

The nation of _______ in South Asia is one of the world's seven most populous countries.

In 1947 India was divided into which two independent countries?

The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, was built by a Muslim ruler as ________.

Why did the death rate rise in South Asia during the late 1800s?

Which of the following were South Asia's first cities?

Buddhist centers of prayer and study in Bhutan are called __________.

The two major world religions that developed in South Asia are ____________________________.

Nomadic herders who settled parts of northern South Asia in the 1500s B.C. were the _________.

During colonial times, Sri Lanka was known as __________.

Which technological advance has boosted farm incomes in Pakistan?

A _____ is a social group that someone is born into and cannot change.

The most widely practiced religion in South Asia is ___________.

Mohandas Gandhi led a movement to free India from __________ rule.

Which South Asian nation is the most densely populated?

Who practiced a nonviolent independence movement?