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WorksheetsIndia quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What weather phenomenon causes a shift in wind patterns bringing much needed rain to the Indian subcontinent?
Monsoons
Hurricane
Thunder
Tornado
India is #3 in the world for GDP, but #156 in the world for GDP per capita. Why?
Because India's large population makes the GDP per capita small when the GDP is divided by everyone.
Because girls don't go to school.
Because women don't work.
Because other countries have a higher GDP.
What is the main religion in India?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Taoism
Confucianism
Which country controlled India from 1787-1947?
China
France
Great Britain
Germany
When Hindus die, they believe they are reborn into a new life. This belief is called...
Rebirth
New Life
Born again
Reincarnation
The release from the cycle of reincarnation is called...
Dharma
Circle of Life
Moksha
Karma
Based on good or bad deeds, determines what life form you take in your next life.
Dharma
Karma
Moksha
Reincarnation
The most important river in India is the _________.
Indus
Yangtze
Huang He
Ganges
What is the biggest problem with the Ganges River?
Pollution
Not enough water
Drought
Monsoon season
Why do Indian people continue to pollute the river?
They believe it is a god and they can't hurt it.
They don't have trash cans.
They like bathing in trash.
They don't know they're polluting it.
What are Hindus supposed to do with the remains of loved ones?
Cremate them and place the ashes in the Ganges.
Throw them in the Ganges.
Dump it in the Ganges.
Pour it in the Ganges.
What mountain chain borders India?
Andes Mountains
Appalachians Mountains
Zagros Mountains
Himalayan Mountains
Which country was partitioned away from India when India became independent?
Pakistan
Afghanistan
China
Great Britain
What religious group was supposed to go live in Pakistan while the Hindus had to go back to/stay in India?
Hindus
Muslims
Christians
Jews
What are the movies that are made in India referred to as?
Drama
Romance
Masala
Bollywood
What was the caste system in India?
Social hierarchy for people in different classes
Head, arms, hands, feet,
People who have different beliefs
People who have different religions
How does the caste system still affect people in India even though it is illegal?
Marriage
Jobs
Untouchables are still treated badly
All of the above
Diwali is known as the festival of...
Life
Lights
India
Souls
Who was known as the Father of India?
Golly
Gandhi
Nehru
Great Britain
Which methods of civil disobedience did Gandhi use?
Peaceful protest
Marching
Boycotting
All of the above
