South Asia Review

The above event was most likely the result of which physical environmental process?

• Earthquake

• Erosion

• Monsoons

• Typhoon

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

Which geographic factor has most influenced the location of wheat production in India?

• Year-round dry growing season

• introduction of artificial fertilizers

• Rich soil of the Himalaya Mountains

• nearness to sources of fresh water

Which number in the map indicates the nation of Pakistan?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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

• Climate variations

• Language differences

• Religious Differences

• Differences in economic activities

Based on the information in the excerpts, how is religion viewed by citizens in Bhutanese society?

• Citizens have the right to practice any religion, but have a duty to follow the state religion.

• Citizens have no right to choose their religion and have a duty to follow the state religion.

• Citizens have the right to practice any religion and have a duty to respect the religion of others.

• Citizens have the right to learn about other religions, but a duty to follow the religion of the local community.

This traditional style of fishing is an example of how humans--

• modify the environment

• adapt to the environment

• organize to accomplish large-scale tasks

• replace traditional methods with faster technology

Why is rangoli considered a traditional Indian art form?

• All Indian homes have a rangoli.

• People have created rangoli for thousands of years

• People can buy rangoli in stores anywhere in India

• Indian law recognized rangoli as the unique art of India

Which film production industry in India creates movies that often reflect Indian traditions and Hindu themes?

• Hinglish

• Bollywood

• Parallel Cinema

• Cinema of Hollywood

Which number on the map indicates the location of India?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4