South Asia Unit Test

What is one of the world’s most famous pieces of architecture in India?

• St. Basils Cathedral

• Taj Mahal

• Sistine Chapel

• Mecca

What holiday is called the Festival of Lights, honors the Hindu goddess of wealth, people pray for success in the coming year?

• New Years

• Vaisakhi

• Lunar

• Diwali

_____ is the largest country in South Asia.

The delta of the Ganges River has been an area where people settle, because

• it provides protection from invaders

• it is required by the government

• freedom of religion is allowed there

• the area produces rich farmlands

How does the Ganges River help India's economoy?

• Irrigates crops and provides transportation of goods.

• Allows tourists a place to swim.

• It doesn't.

• Water is sacred in Hinduism.

English is one language spoken in South Asia due to?

• British Colonization

• Spanish missionaries

• Trade with Australia

• War with the U.S.

Which physical feature protects the northern border of India from foreign invasion?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gobi Desert

• Himalayas Mountains

• Artic Ocean

What is the primary religion in India?

• Jainism

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

The Hindu film industry is called?

• Hollywood

• Bollywood

• AMC

• Nollywood

What popular stringed instrument used in Hindustani music?

• Violin

• Harp

• Viola

• Sitar