South Asia Review

South Asia Review

Due to British Imperialism, India was under British control for hundreds of years. In the 1900's the people of India began seeking independence from Britain.

Also in the 1900's Pakistan and Bangladesh broke away from India. Both Pakistan and Bangladesh are Islam nations while India is mostly Hindu.

Today, India has a limited government with a parliament for their law making body.

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Political

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True or False: India has a government similar to Canada in that it has a parliament.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Which two countries were once part of India but successfully gained their independence?

• Nepal and Afghanistan

• Bangladesh and Pakistan

• China and Bhutan

• Maldives and Iran

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When Great ​

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took over India this was known as ​

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. After being part of the British Empire for hundreds of years, the people of India ​

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against British rule and eventually won their ​

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.

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Britain

imperialism

protested

independence

France

accepted

acceptance

The countries of South Asia are generally poor.

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​Economic

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	GDP per capita	GDP % Industries (Agriculture, Industry, Service)	Population below Poverty Line %	Life Expectancy Total  Male & Female	Literacy Rate % Total Male/Female	Major Religions %
Bangladesh	$4,200	Ag 14.2 In 29.3 Ser 56.5	24.3	73.7 years	Total 72.9 M 75.7 F 70.1	Muslim 89.1 Hindu 10.0
India	$7,200	Ag15.4 In 23.0 Ser 61.5	21.9	69.1 years	Total 71.2 M 81.3 F 60.6	Hindu 79.8 Muslim 14.2 Sikh 1.7
Nepal	$2,700	Ag 27.0 In 13.5 Ser 59.5	25.2	71.3 years	Total 63.9 M 76.4 F 53.1	Hindu 81.3 Buddhist 9.0 Muslim 4.4
Pakistan	$5,400	Ag 24.4 In 19.1 Ser 56.5	29.5	68.4 years	Total 57.9 M 69.5 F 45.8	Muslim (official) 96.4
United States	$59,800	Ag 0.9 In 19.1 Ser 80.0	15.1	80.1 years	Total 99.0 M 99.0 F 99.0	Protestant Christians 46.5 Roman Catholic Christians 20.6 Jewish 1.9 Muslim 0.9 Buddhist 0.7 Hindu 0.7

Based on the chart, which South Asia country is the most developed? 

Multiple Choice

 

Based on the economic indicators chart, which South Asian country is the least developed?

• India

• Nepal

• Bangladesh

• Pakistan

Multiple Choice

Based on the economic indicators chart, which South Asian country is the most developed?

• United States

• India

• Bangladesh

• Pakistan

Landforms: Himalaya Mountains, Hindu Kush Mountains, Khyber Pass, Deccan Plateau, Great Indian Desert

Bodies of Water: Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Ganges River, Indus River

Countries: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives

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​Geographic

Multiple Choice

Which physical feature has often served as a barrier for trade and travel in South Asia?

• Khyber Pass

• Ganges River

• Deccan Plateau

• Himalayas

Multiple Choice

Which South Asian country is shown in red on the map?

• India

• Bangladesh

• Pakistan

• Sri Lanka

The Indus Valley Civilization grew up along the Indus River. Its two major cities, Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, had sewage systems and used standardized bricks.

The Aryans invaded around 1500 bc and brought with them the Vedas (important writings of the Hindu gods and goddesses). They also brought with them the caste system.

India used the caste system to organize their society for over a 1000 years. There are 4 levels of castes organized by occupation. Below the castes are the Untouchables (Dalits). These people were treated poorly and faced discrimination.

The British expanded their empire into India (British Imperialism) and ruled India for around 200 years. This sparked an independence movement among Indian people.

Mahatma Gandhi protested against British rule and the unfair treatment of the Untouchables (Dalits).

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Social

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In India, the ​

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was used to divide people in a society into different social classes from birth. There were ​

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​​​​​castes that determined one's marriage and occupation. Underneath the castes was a group called the ​

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.

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the polytheistic religion based on the Vedas which originated in India?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Islam

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Match the following

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

based on writings of ten Gurus

founded by "the awakened one"

celebrate Diwali

• based on writings of ten Gurus

• founded by "the awakened one"

• celebrate Diwali

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Match the following

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

men wear turbans, followers don't cut their hair

believe in karma

believe in many gods, main god is Brahman

• men wear turbans, followers don't cut their hair

• believe in karma

• believe in many gods, main god is Brahman

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an effect of the Silk Road?

• People stopped trading because gold became worthless.

• Europeans bought spices from India along the trade route.

• It allowed goods to be passed from India to Europe.

• Buddhism was spread from India to China by Indian traders.

Multiple Choice

Who was the man who protested against the caste system in India and wanted to end British colonialism?

• Mansa Musa

• Nelson Mandela

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Desmond Tutu