South Asia Unit Test

(CULTURE) What is the name of this instrument?

• steel drum

• sitar

• caste

• Mumbai

(HISTORY) English is one language spoken in South Asia due to

• trade with Australia

• Spanish missionaries

• British colonization

• war in the U.S.

(SETTING) What physical feature protects the northern border of India from foreign invasion?

• Himalaya mountains

• Ganges River

• Indian Ocean

• Gobi Desert

(HISTORY) This person is recognized as one of the 20th 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?

• Martin Luther King JR

• Mother Theresa

• Nelson Mandela

• Mohandas Ghandi

(HISTORY): The speakers have different opinions about...?

• judicial branch

• colonization

• the caste system

• Buddhism

(CULTURE) Many Hindus around the world take time to honor the goddess of wealth and pray for success in the coming year during...?

• Diwali

• Easter

• Sitar

• Bollywood

(CULTURE) What are the major religions associated with South Asia?

CHOOSE 3 CORRECT ANSWERS

• Vaisakhi

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Diwali

• Sikhism

(SETTING) 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

9. (CULTURE) With over 7 million annual visitors, _____9_____ is considered one of the world's most famous pieces of architecture. he building, made out of white marble, was constructed in memory of the emperor's deceased wife.

• the Sistine Chapel

• The White House

• Christ the Redeemer

• Taj Mahal

(CULTURE) "This building is considered as one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" and is located in the country of____10_____?"

• India

• Canada

• Brazil

• Australia