South Asia Quiz

What is the name of the musical instrument commonly used in celebration in India?

• 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 being constantly attacked and conquered?

• Himalaya Mountains

• Gobi Desert

• Yellow River

• Atlantic Ocean

• - passive resistance leader

• - used non-violent programs to free India from Britain

Who is being described?

• Mother Teresa

• Mohandas Gandhi

• Nelson Mandela

• Martin Luther King Jr.

Structure of people divided into social classes based on work

• 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?

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

• the Sistine Chapel, India

• the Taj Mahal, India

• the White House, Brazil

• Christ the Redeemer, Australia

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