South Asia review

The Eight-Fold Path

The Four Noble Truths

Nirvana

These are associated with

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

This diagram respresents

• The division of labor in feudal Japan

• The division of labor in colonial Latin America

• The rigid social class structure dynastic China

• The rigid social class structure of traditional India

Both Hindus and Buddhists believe that 

• the soul can be reincarnated.

• faith will lead one to salvation.

• social order is based on five key relationships.

• daily prayer will allow one to gain entrance to heaven.

What is one way India’s rapid population growth has affected the environment of the region?

• Seismic activity has rapidly increased

• Air and water

   pollution has worsened.

• Rainfall levels from 

  monsoons have 

  lessened.

• Buildings in the region have been 

  redesigned.

Which statement accurately describes how the wind affects weather in India?

• Monsoon winds cause summer in India to be cooler and more humid than winter.

• Monsoon winds cause winter in India to be warmer and more humid than summer

• Monsoon winds cause winter in India to be cooler and less humid than summer

• Monsoon winds cause summer in India to be warmer and less humid than winter

what past and contemporary events have influenced the current conditions of the Ganges? 

• The river was unused for thousands of years because of its religious significance.

• Because the river is sacred, people have historically gathered there for pilgrimages.

• During British rule, the river was declared off limits, so no growth of development occurred.

• The river is used for industrial and economic purposes.

• The course of the river has been altered to feed into temples

What historical tradition of the Aryans most influences the social and political life of Indian today?

• persian languages

• buddhism

• caste system

• belief in one god

Caste System

• a super hero class system based on a person’s wealth, occupation, and family background.

• a social media system based on a person’s wealth, occupation, and family background.

• a social class system based on a person’s wealth, occupation, and family background.

• a social studies class system based on a person’s wealth, occupation, and family background.

Polytheism (a)  

• belief in one gods
• belief in 24 gods
• belief in multiple gods
• belief in monster gods

Monsoon

• semi-seasonal winds that bring moist air in the summer and dry air in the winter.

• seasonal winds that bring moist air in the summer and dry air in the winter.

• seasonal winds that bring moist air in the fall and dry air in the spring.

• seasonal winds that bring arid air in the summer and dry air in the winter.