South Asia Political and History Notes Quiz

In what year did India's constitution outlaw caste discrimination?

• 1947

• 1950

• 1965

• 1972

Who established settlements in South Asia and ruled?

• The French

• The British

• The Dutch

• The Portuguese

Who worked to win independence for India through civil disobedience?

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Subhas Chandra Bose

• Mohandas K. Gandhi

• Bhagat Singh

What type of government does Bhutan have?

• Federal republic

• Constitutional monarchy

• Military dictatorship

• Theocracy

What is the form of government in India?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Federal republic

• Military dictatorship

• Absolute monarchy

How did English become a language spoken in South Asia?

• Through British colonization

• Through American influence

• Through trade with China

• Through French colonization

Why is Mohandas Gandhi important to India?

• He was a famous scientist

• He led the independence movement

• He was a famous musician

• He was a king of India

Describe the Caste system? (RA Strategy 3-4 sentences)

What is the definition of a Subcontinent? Give 2 examples?

What are the branches of government and what do they do?