South Asia Review

Which annual physical process supports agriculture in South Asia?

• Monsoon

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

• Drought

What is a potential effect of outsourcing to Indian businesses on the U.S. economy?

• Increased jobs in the US

• Fewer jobs in the US

• Rising manufacturing costs

• More jobs in agriculture in the US

What historic conflict led to the cultural division of Pakistan and India?

• Differences between Hindus and Sikhs

• British vs. Indian leaders.

• Cold War tensions.

• Disputes between Muslims and Hindus.

What is the moral law of cause and effect in Hinduism?

• Polytheism

• Karma

• Reincarnation

• Fasting

Which river in India is sacred to the Hindu people?

• Nile River

• Euphrates River

• Ganges River

• Jordan River

Which statement describes the caste system in India today?

• The government still legally enforces caste divisions.

• The caste system no longer exists in India.

• Caste discrimination still exists in rural areas.

• The British established the caste system.

What happened to South Asia’s borders after British rule ended?

• India and Pakistan were partitioned.

• Bhutan broke from India over religion

• India annexed Bangladesh

• British boundaries remained unchanged.

11. What is Mohandas Gandhi best known for?

• Leading Nepal’s democratic movement.

• Advocating for Kashmir’s independence.

• Encouraging non-violent protests in India.

• Ending the caste system.

How does elevation affect climate?

• Higher elevation means lower temperatures.

• Equatorial location affects humidity.

• Ocean currents moderate temperature.

• Mid-latitude storms increase hurricanes.

What has human interaction done to the Ganges River?

• Hindus protect it as sacred.

• Industry and rituals pollute it.

• Population growth dries it up.

• India and Pakistan fight over it.