Hampton- South Asia Review

What is the name of the musical instrument pictured above?

• Steel drum

• Sitar

• Caste

• Mumbai

English is one language spoken in South Asia due to -

• war with the U.S.

• trade with Australia

• Spanish missionaries

• British colonization

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

• Himalaya Mountains

• Gobi Desert

• Yellow River

• Atlantic Ocean

He is recognized as one of the twentieth century’s greatest political and spiritual leaders. He led the fight for independence from the British empire and organized several non-violent civil disobedience campaigns. Who is being described?

• Mother Teresa

• Mohandas Ghandi

• Nelson Mandela

• Martin Luther King Jr.

The speakers have different opinions about -

• the judicial branch

• the caste system

• Buddhism

• colonization

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

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

• Vaisakhi

• Buddhism

• Diwali

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

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

With over 7 million annual visitors, _____________ is considered one of the world’s most famous pieces of architecture. The building, made out of white marble, was constructed in memory of the emperor’s deceased wife.

• the Sistine Chapel

• Christ The Redeemer

• the White House

• the Taj Mahal

This building is considered as one of the “Seven Wonders of the World” and is located in the country of_____________

• India

• Brazil

• Australia

• Canada