Indian Subcontinent Review

A subcontinent is a large landmass that is smaller than a continent. What is another term for describing the Indian Subcontinent?

• East Asia

• North Asia

• South Asia

• West Asia

Which mountain range is home to the world's highest mountains?

• Hindu Kush

• Eastern Ghats

• Western Ghats

• Himalayas

What is the most important river in Pakistan?

• Indus River

• Ganges River

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

What are the seasonal winds called that bring either dry air in the winter or moist wet air in the summer to the Indian subcontinent?

• El Nino

• Mongol winds

• Typhoons

• Monsoons

What great Indian Empire was ruled by Muslims that had invaded from the west? They promoted religious tolerance, grew rich from trade, built the Taj Mahal and promoted culture?

• Mauryan Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Tamil Kingdoms

What British company began trading in India in the 1600's eventually leading to the British taking control of India as a colony in the 1800's?

• British Tea and Emporium

• Indian and Pakistani Company

• East Indian Company

• British X

What Indian man helped lead a non-violent movement against British rule in India?

• Sanjay Gupta

• Priyanka Chopra

• Mohandas Gandhi

• Ravi Shankar

Why did the British government agree to the partition (dividing up into different countries) of India?

• to avoid a civil war

• to punish nationalists

• to reward Muslim allies

• to establish a Hindu homeland

How are Hindus and Buddhist similar.

• They share a belief in social equality

• They share a belief in reincarnation

• They share a desire to free their souls

• They share a desire to end personal suffering

Which of the following statements about present-day India is accurate?

• India has few large cities

• Most Indians live in villages

• India has few modern industries

• most Indians graduate from college