
Unit 7 South Asia Practice Exam
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Geography
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How were the Himalayas created? Options: Erosion (wearing down rocks), Volcanoes, Moving plates (tectonic plates), Glaciers (ice moving)
Back
Moving plates (tectonic plates)
Answer explanation
The Himalayas were formed by the collision of the Indian subcontinent with the Eurasian Plate, a process known as orogeny. This collision caused the two continental plates to buckle and fold, uplifting the landmass and forming the mountains.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which religion has many gods (polytheistic)? Options: Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism
Back
Hinduism
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Aryans influenced India's society by: Introducing democracy, Establishing the caste system, Creating a monarchy (king), Spreading Islam to the subcontinent
Back
Establishing the caste system
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In Hinduism, a "jati" refers to:
Back
A social class or caste group
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Aryans influenced religion in India by starting: Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity
Back
Hinduism
Answer explanation
The Aryans influenced Indian religion by introducing and expanding the Vedic religion, which later evolved into Hinduism. They brought with them sacred texts called the Vedas, which formed the foundation of this religious tradition.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Monsoons in South Asia usually cause: Cold weather all year, Rainy and dry seasons, Mild weather every day, Rain all the time
Back
Rainy and dry seasons
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In India, the caste system mostly affected people's: Jobs and social life, Money, Politics, Military
Back
Jobs and social life
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