South Asia

If you were asked to identify the location of India, which of the following would be a correct response?

• In the middle east west of Saudi Arabia and north of the Indian Ocean
• In southern Asia west of Pakistan and northeast of China
• In Far East Asia, east of China and north of Australia
• In southern Asia east of Pakistan and southwest of China.

Gandhi: Live simply that others may simply live.
This philosophical statement by Gandhi appears to be inspired by which of the following?

• his Hindu religious upbringing
• his approach to protest (Satyagraha)
• Jainism - a religion based on nonviolence
• his understanding of British history and colonization of India

In the Hindu religion the concept of Karma is a universal law of cause and effect. Positive actions produce positive effects; negative actions produce negative effects.  Which of the following "beatitudes" found in the Christian New Testament suggests a similar philosophy?

• Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled.
• Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted
• Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.
• All of these.

Characteristics of the U.S. Government  ●  Governed by a constitution
  ●  Elected representatives
  ●  Led by a president
  ●  Laws interpreted by a supreme court
  ●  National and state-level governments
Which government in South Asia is most like the u.s.?

• Bhutan
• India
• Nepal
• SRI lANKA

A cultural behavior influenced by Hinduism in India is —

• practicing a vegetarian diet
• preparing food for Passover
• attending church each week 
• attending church each week 

I am located south of Asia.
I extend southward to Australia.
I am directly east of Africa.
What am I?

• Amazon River
• Antarctica
• Indian Ocean
• Pacific Ocean

Which of the following is likely true related to government regulation in India?

• There is little government regulation of the quality o f housing
• There are strict government regulations which are enforced related to sanitary public health conditions.
• There are too few people living in slums to require government assistance.
• All of the above.Option 4 (optional)

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

• The Himalayas
• The Ganges River
• The Indian Ocean
• The Deccan Plateau

How has the political development of Pakistan differed from that of India since independence from Britain in 1947?

• Pakistan is ruled primarily by religious leaders, while Indian leaders are elected.
• The Pakistani government adopted a system of communism, while India did not.
• The Pakistani government has experienced instability and frequent military takeovers.
• Pakistan is ruled by a council of tribal elders that help maintain unity within the country.

Which characteristic of South Asian cultures best explains the political divisions of the region after the countries gained independence during the twentieth century?

• Climate variations
• Language differences
• Religious differences
• Differences in economic activities