Unit 12: South Asia (India) Test Review

Why did Great Britain colonize India?

• cotton, spices, indigo, and silk

• because they respected the Indian people

What are four characteristics of Hinduism?

• monotheistic, reincarnation, karma, caste system

• reincarnation, karma, polytheistic, caste system

Are the South Asian countries developed or underdeveloped?

• developed

• underdeveloped

Why did Great Britain split India into two countries?

• To prevent civil war between Hindus and Muslims

• To give Hindus and Muslins equal amounts of land

Is the caste system legal in India today?

• Yes

• No

How did Mohandas Gandhi help gain India’s independence?

• through civil disobedience

• through violent protests

The Ganges River is holy to which religion?

• Hindu

• Jewish

What is Diwali?

• a Muslim festival celebrating light over dark

• 5 day Hindu festival celebrating light over dark and good over evil

What mountain range has the overall tallest peaks in the world?

• Rockies

• Himalayas

What is the name of the island off the coast of India?

• Sri Lanka

• Nepal