Unit 7 Review

Front

Hindus consider the ___ sacred.

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Ganges River

Front

Which river flows mainly through Pakistan and empties into the Arabian Sea?

Back

Indus River

Front

Heavy rains and floods resulting from monsoon winds are most common during the

Back

Summer

Front

A rigid social structure based on castes was created by the

Back

Aryans

Front

About half of India’s people work in

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Agriculture

Front

India’s growing middle class is a result of

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Foreign investments and the deregulation of many industries.

Front

In both villages and cities, wealthy people and Hindus of the higher jatis tend to live

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In the center of the village or core area of the city.

Front

What percentage of India’s population lives in the Ganges River valley?

Back

50%

Front

Which factor most threatens farmers in India? Options: Insufficient water supply, Poor soil quality, High temperatures, Labor-intensive farming methods

Back

Poor soil quality

Front

The Forest Rights Act of 2006 allows local areas to restrict commercial logging.

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Allows local areas to restrict commercial logging.