South Asia

Emperor Shah Jahan ruled the Mughal empire during the height of that empire. What building did he have built for his wife when she died?

• Eiffel Tower

• Hawa Mahal

• Brihadess Temple

• Taj Mahal

In 1947 Britain withdrew from India, what were some problems Indian had?

• India was partitioned

• Ethnic conflicts

• Civil War amongst countries

• All the above

• Option 1 and 2

Why is rangoli considered a traditional Indian art form?

• All Indian homes have a rangoli.

• People have created rangoli for thousands of years

• People can buy rangoli in stores anywhere in India

• Indian law recognized rangoli as the unique art of India

Based on the information in the excerpts, how is religion viewed by citizens in Bhutanese society?

• Citizens have the right to practice any religion, but have a duty to follow the state religion.

• Citizens have no right to choose their religion and have a duty to follow the state religion.

• Citizens have the right to practice any religion and have a duty to respect the religion of others.

• Citizens have the right to learn about other religions, but a duty to follow the religion of the local community.

A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire,

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

seasonal winds that affect climate in the southern areas of Asia, resulting in wet spring and summer months and dry winter months

• Monsoon

• subcontinent

• typhoons

• plate tectonics

large landmass that is geographically set off from the larger continent

• Monsoon

• subcontinent

• typhoons

• plate tectonics

large ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake along the floor of the ocean

• Monsoon

• subcontinent

• tsunami

• plate tectonics

Which characteristic of South Asian cultures best explains the political divisions of the region after the countries gained independence during the twentieth century?

• Climate variations

• Language differences

• Religious differences

• Differences in economic activities