South and Southeast Asia

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Which physical geographic features are located in South Asia? Options: The Outback, Great Barrier Reef, and Blue Mountains. The Himalayas and Indus River. The Mississippi River, Appalachian Mountains, and Great Basin Desert. The Andes, Amazon River, and Amazon Rainforest.

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The Himalayas and Indus River.

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A book about the Gupta Empire's contributions would most likely include which of the following achievements? Gunpowder, Hieroglyphics, Decimal number system, Roman numerals

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Decimal number system

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What was the main impact of Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism on the Mauryan Empire?

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Spread of Buddhism throughout the empire

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In what ways were the social/cultural contributions of Ashoka similar to that of King Chandragupta II? Options: Both contributed to the spread of Buddhism, Both forced the people of Kalinga to adopt the practices and beliefs of their respective empires., Both made advancements in mathematics, particularly the decimal system., Both encouraged people to learn and celebrate art and literature.

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Both encouraged people to learn and celebrate art and literature.

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Of the following, which is an economic opportunity for people living in rural areas in South and Southeast Asia? Farming, Manufacturing, Banking, Technology

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Farming

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Which issue most likely affects people living in urban areas in South and Southeast Asia?
Options: Crop destruction, Overcrowding, Lack of economic opportunities, Limited technology

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Overcrowding

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One way that people living in rural areas in South and Southeast adapt to hilly terrain is by using which of the following farming methods? Greenhouse farming, Vertical farming, Terrace farming, Traditional farming

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Terrace farming

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Islam is the dominant religion in all of the following countries except — Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India

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India

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On which of the following would a sociologist interested in Indian culture most likely focus his or her study on?
- The influence of Hinduism on life in India
- The global influence of Indian architecture
- The diffusion of Buddhism throughout South and Southeast Asia
- Religious conflict between Hindus and Muslims

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The influence of Hinduism on life in India

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Which of the following is NOT an issue affecting India today? Poverty, Illiteracy, Unemployment, Underpopulated

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Underpopulated