Unit 8: South Asia

Why were people being partitioned in South Asia?

• Religious differences

• Cultural differences and language barriers
• Economic disparities and resource allocation
• Historical grievances and territorial disputes

What country were Muslims sent to in South Asia?

• Pakistan
• Saudi Arabia
• Indonesia
• Iran

What country were Hindus sent to in South Asia?

• Bangladesh
• Pakistan
• India
• Sri Lanka

What can monsoon rains be used for in South Asia?

• Water for crops & dry months

• Skiing, sunbathing, and ice fishing
• Harvesting crops, constructing buildings, and baking bread
• Building snowmen, creating snow angels, and skiing

When the British colonized India what did they bring with them?

• German language and customs

• Legal system and customs

• French language and education system

• Democratic Government

What type of jobs can mostly be seen in India?

• Farming

• Service oriented businesses

• Building desalination plants

• Raising homes on stilts

Which religion believes there is a way to move past suffering?

• Islam
• Hinduism
• Christianity
• Buddhism

What do Hindus believe in?

• Hindus believe in capitalism, socialism, and communism.
• Hindus believe in atheism, agnosticism, and secularism.
• Hindus believe in astrology, numerology, and tarot readings.
• Hindus believe in karma, reincarnation, and Brahman.

Which religion to most people follow in India?

• Islam
• Buddhism
• Hinduism
• Christianity

Which population can mostly be seen in Bangladesh?

• Indian
• Muslim

• Chinese
• Japanese