South Asia

The Indian subcontinent is located

• north of the Himalayas

• south of the Himalayas

• west of the Himalayas

• east of the Himalayas

Subsistence farming gives farmers

• just enough food for themselves.

• enough food for themselves and their village.

• food for themselves plus some surplus to sell at market.

• enough surplus to improve their living standards.

What is the most significant effect of the Green Revolution in South Asia?

• hydroelectric power

• extraction of minerals

• new forests and grasslands

• increased food production

Because of its rich soil, people have migrated to South Asia’s

• Himalayas

• mountain gorges

• flood plains

• plateau regions

South Asia’s monsoons

• always bring dry air.

• always bring drenching rain.

• often bring cyclones.

• may bring dry air or rain.

The Ramayana is a famous Hindu

• god

• epic

• ideal

• rule

Bollywood produces popular

• foods

• computer games

• films

• telephones

In India’s secular democracy, the state is separate from

• religion

• the press

• courts

• the legislature

Why would a computer company outsource work to India?

• for charity

• for democracy

• for profit

• for diversity

Why are so many Bangladeshis undernourished?

• They drink limited, unsafe water.

• They have limited rights and freedom.

• They have limited educational opportunity.

• They eat limited, low-quality food.