South Asia Review

South Asians who celebrate the founding of the Sikh community are taking part in -

• Día de los Muertos

• Vaisakhi

• Christmas

• Carnival

Countries around the world have unique cultures and styles of governments. Countries that may seem different, also have some similarities. Which countries’ governments function similarly by having 3 branches of Government? Select THREE correct answers.

• Russia

• India

• North Korea

• Saudi Arabia

• United States

With the exception of India, most South Asian countries’ economies are -

• free enterprise

• command

• traditional

• republics

Small scale industries in India where people produce items such as cotton clothing and carpets in their homes is known as -

• cottage industries

• electronic industries

• hospitality industries

• construction industries

The delta of the Ganges River has been an area where people settle, because -

• the area produces rich farmlands

• it provides protection from invaders

• it is required by the government

• freedom of religion is allowed there

What are the major religions associated with South Asia? Select THREE correct answers.

• Vaisakhi

• Buddhism

• Diwali

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

Many Hindus around the world take time to honor the goddess of wealth and pray for success in the coming year during -

• Bollywood

• Easter

• Diwali

• Sitar

Which physical feature protects the northern border of India from foreign invasion?

• Himalaya Mountains

• Gobi Desert

• Yellow River

• Atlantic Ocean

English is one language spoken in South Asia due to -

• war with the U.S.

• trade with Australia

• Spanish missionaries

• British colonization

What is the name of the musical instrument pictured?

• Steel drum

• Sitar

• Caste

• Mumbai