Unit 9 South Asia

Which physical process is most responsible for the geographic formations in the northern Indian subcontinent?

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Hydrologic cycle

• Tectonic forces

Which historic conflict was a primary reason for the political division of Pakistan and India?

• Differences between Hindus and Sikhs

• Tensions between the British and Indian leaders

• Cold War tensions between the United States and Russia

• Disputes between Muslims and Hindus

Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India?

• Monsoons only affect the coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent.

• Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons in India.

• Winter monsoons bring heavy rainfall, while summer monsoons are fairly dry.

• Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall, while winter monsoons bring dry weather.

After gaining independence in 1947, ethnic and religious differences continued to trouble Pakistan. Early efforts to establish stability in the region eventually resulted in which group dominating political control of Pakistan?

• Muslim ayatollahs

• British monarchs

• Military officers

• United Nations peacekeepers

Founded in the fifteenth century by Guru Nanak Dev, which monotheistic religion of India is characterized by a belief in a cycle of rebirth?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Jainism

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

• expelling Sikhs from the region

• making English the official language

• opening diplomatic relations with Russia

• ratifying a constitution

Which of the listed characteristics are associated with Buddhism?

1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha Gautama 3. Five Pillars 4. Four Noble Truths 5. Eightfold Path 6. Muhammad

• 1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha Gautama 3. Five Pillars 5. Eightfold Path

• 1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha Gautama 4. Four Noble Truths 5. Eightfold Path

• 1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha Gautama 3. Five Pillars 4. Four Noble Truths

• 1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha Gautama 4. Four Noble Truths 6. Muhammad

The boundaries between Pakistan and India were established after

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

• British leaders ended colonial rule over the region in 1947

• peace treaties ending the Second World War were signed

• a 1945 Balochistan earthquake devastated the region

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

• North of the border is too cold to easily support life.

• Nepal contains few resources of interest to India or China.

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

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

Which employment sector contributes most to tertiary industries.

• agriculture

• industry

• service

• farming