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WorksheetsSouth Asia Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
What was the result of the Partition of India in 1947
created Hindu Pakistan and Muslim India
created Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan
Britain kept control of India
created a Hindu India still under British rule
a CASTE SYSTEM is a strict system of segregation based on ANCESTRY and JOB STATUS used in _____________________.
Ganges river is considered sacred in Hinduism for thousands of years. Millions of Hindus perform religious rituals, such as purification rites and the disposal of the deceased, in the river. How have these long-practiced rituals affected the river today?
The Ganges has become one of the most visited places in the world
Muslims have adopted the Ganges as their most sacred in Islam
It has caused the river to flood more periodically
The river has become one of the most polluted in the world.
Historic conflict was a primary reason for the political division of Pakistan and India
arguing between Muslims and Buddhists
fighting between Christians and Hindus
disputes between Muslims and Hindus
quarreling between Christians and Sikhs
Farmers rely on these seasonal winds that bring heavy rain to South Asia.
Typhoons
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Monsoons
How did geography contribute to the creation of India’s northern border?
Mountains form a natural boundary between India and other countries
Differences in religion caused the enclaves
Dense jungles create the natural boundary
Different European influences in the region
In what level of economic activity do you find service sector jobs such as banking, finance, and restaurant workers?
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
What is the most prominent religion in India?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism
Islam
India's has a very LARGE population.... TRUE or FALSE
True
False
Why is there war/conflict over the small territory of Kashmir?
The territories population is mostly Muslim, but located inside India which is mostly Hindu
The vast supply of mega seeds has caused wars
The creation of Fleeb Juice has led to poverty in the area
Jews and Christians are fighting for control over the area
Why don't Hindus and Muslims get along in South Asia?
Differences in Religion (Monotheism vs. Polytheism)
It started from the Great War of 1684
Its written in the Quran for Muslims to hate Hindus
The actually have a long lasting peace
What is the Indian Caste System?
A system in which people are cast for movie roles
A system that was created to put people in a certain social class
a place of worship for Hindus
A type of math created by Muslims
India was the birthplace for of Hinduism and Buddhism.... TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
FALSE
What is a primary cause of many health problems in South Asia?
deforestation
nuclear waste pollution
fertilizers on crops
lack of access to drinking water
When do wet monsoons bring heavy rainfall to India?
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
When do monsoons bring dry weather to India?
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
The boundaries between Pakistan and India were established after -
a 1945 earthquake devastated the region
peace treaties ending the Second World War were signed
British leaders ended colonial rule over the region in 1947
the creation of a Sikh and Muslim coalition to promote peace
What country is this?
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
India
What country is this?
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
India
What mountain range is this?
The Alps
Andes Mountains
Himalayan Mountains
Rocky Mountains
What river is this?
Ganges River
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Indus River
Who is famous for using non-violent resistance to help free India from Britain?
Saddam Hussein
Martin Luther King Jr.
Mohandas Gandhi
Nelson Mandela
Which of the following is true about Hinduism?
Belief in one god (monotheistic)
Muhamed is the most important prophet
Belief in thousands of gods (polytheistic)
Indus River is the most sacred (holy) river
If a man steals someone's money and then later loses his job, what is this an example of?
Reincarnation
Polytheism
Karma
Monotheism
Based on the map above and your knowledge of South Asia, which region within India has the highest population density?
The Indus River valley
The Deccan Plateau
The coastal areas
The Ganges River valley
Mahatma Gandhi was known for using what type of political action to achieve his goals?
guerilla warfare
propaganda
violent aggression
non-violent resistance
Effort to use modern techniques in science to increase food production in poor countries
Green revolution
jute
Cottage industry
Outsourcing
What is the reason farmers cultivate GMO crops?
Increase Yields
Decrease Pesticide Input Costs
Save Time
All of the Above
Dying and going to Heaven
