South Asia Review

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Which of the following was a direct result of the caste system and the Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma?
- The rejection of traditional agricultural practices in favor of industrialization
- The expansion of educational opportunities for marginalized groups
- The establishment of a rigid set of rules for each individual in society
- The development of a strong military with imperialistic aims

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The establishment of a rigid set of rules for each individual in society

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Which physical feature influenced the creation of the Indian border? Options: Himalayas, Ganges River, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal

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Himalayas

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During a flood in their town, Mason and Aria noticed that infectious diseases were becoming more common because – disrupted water supplies make basic hygiene difficult.

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disrupted water supplies make basic hygiene difficult.

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Which two religions were in conflict that led to the creation of Pakistan?

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Hinduism and Islam

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Harper and Aria are studying a map of South Asia. Which statement BEST provides evidence for the map?

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Pakistan is mostly Muslim, and India is mostly Hindu.

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The Eight-Fold Path, The Four Noble Truths, Nirvana are most closely associated with —

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Buddhism

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Evelyn and Lily are studying different social structures in their history class. They come across a diagram. What does this diagram represent?

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The rigid social class structure of traditional India

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Both Hindus and Buddhists believe that —

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the soul can be reincarnated.

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

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Air and water pollution has worsened.

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During a class presentation, Aiden showed a graph about the population of India. According to the graph, over the decades the population of India has:

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exponential growth