South Asia EL Unit Review

Which of the following best describes the term "partition"?

• A type of musical instrument

• The division of a country into separate parts

• A mathematical equation

• A type of dance

What is the meaning of "nonviolence"?

• The use of force to achieve a goal.

• The belief that all living beings are sacred.

• The act of being peaceful and not using violence to solve problems.

• The practice of using deceit to achieve a goal.

What does "independence" refer to?

• The state of being free from outside control or influence

• The act of joining a group or organization

• The act of following a set of rules

• The state of being dependent on others

Which of the following is a plateau?

• A low-lying area of land

• A mountainous region

• A flat area of land at a high elevation

• A body of water surrounded by land

What is a "monsoon"?

• A type of tree found in India

• A type of clothing worn by women in India

• A strong wind that brings heavy rains to India and other parts of Asia

• A traditional Indian dance form

What is "karma"?

• The state of being at peace with oneself

• The belief that one's actions determine their future experiences

• The practice of meditation in Buddhism

• The belief in multiple gods in Hinduism

What is "reincarnation"?

• The belief that after death, the soul is reborn in a new body

• The practice of worshiping multiple gods in Hinduism

• The act of performing good deeds to achieve a better afterlife

• The belief that one's actions in this life will determine their status in the next life

What does "sacred" mean?

• The act of performing a ritual

• Something that is considered holy

• A type of Indian spice

• A type of Indian clothing

What is a "colony"?

• A type of plant found in India

• A type of animal found in India

• A type of Indian dish

• A group of people living in a particular place who are ruled by a country far away

What is the "caste system" in India?

• The belief in multiple gods in Hinduism

• The belief in reincarnation and karma in Hinduism

• The practice of meditation in Buddhism

• The social hierarchy in which people are born into a certain group.