South Asia Review

Which factor most accounts for the creation of a tropical climate throughout much of the Indian subcontinent?

• Proximity to the Indian Ocean and the equator

• The high altitude from the Himalayas

• Size in area of the subcontinent landmass

When do wet monsoons bring heavy rainfall to India?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

When do monsoons bring dry weather to India?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

How did geography contribute to the creation of India's northern border?

• The Ganges River is a natural boundary between India and China

• North of the border is too cold to support life

• The mountains form a natural boundary between India and other countries

In Bangladesh, the adaptation to this house is important because

• it provides space for large families

• of the extensive flooding

• having storage for surplus crops is important

Most people in India are Hindus, but this region is also home to many -

• Catholics

• Jews

• Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs

How have long-practiced rituals affected the Ganges River today?

• The river's water level has dropped significantly due to the growing population

• The river has become one of the most polluted in the world

• The river has become one of the cleanest rivers in the world because it is considered sacred

• The course of the river has been altered to feed into temples

Which cultural tradition still characterizes Indian society today, despite being outlawed in 1947?

• Reincarnation

• Caste distinctions

• Arranged marriages

• Praying 5 times a day

After British leaders ended colonial rule of India, Indian leaders consolidated their authority over the subcontinent by -

• ratifying the constitution

• expelling Sikhs from the region

• making English the official language

• opening diplomatic relations with Russia

The boundaries between Pakistan and India were established after -

• a 1945 earthquake devastated the region

• peace treaties ending the Second World War were signed

• British leaders ended colonial rule over the region in 1947

• the creation of a Sikh and Muslim coalition to promote peace