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Unit 8: South Asia

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a strong wind that blows one way in winter and another in summer
a)
Sanskrit
b)
caste
c)
raja
d)
monsoon
2.
mountain range that is home to the highest mountains in the world
a)
caste
b)
Sanskrit
c)
monsoon
d)
Himalaya
3.
the consequences of how a person lives
a)
karma
b)
dharma
4.

The largest religion in India

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Jainism

5.

What is the country of B?

a)

India

b)

Bangladesh

c)

Pakistan

d)

Nepal

6.

What country is C?

a)

Afganistan

b)

Pakistan

c)

Nepal

d)

Sri Lanka

7.
This is a class system in India that determines a person's job, life partner and social order?  
a)
Caste System
b)
Political System
c)
Cable System
d)
Life System
8.
Which of the following is the name for the lowest members of the Indian caste system?
a)
Brahmins
b)
Viasayas
c)
Untouchables
d)
Shudras
9.
The belief that the soul is reborn after death in human or some other form.
a)
reincarnation
b)
Dalit
c)
karma
d)
fasting
10.

seasonal winds that affect climate in the southern areas of Asia, resulting in wet spring and summer months and dry winter months

a)

Monsoon

b)

subcontinent

c)

typhoons

d)

plate tectonics

11.

Emperor Shah Jahan ruled the Mughal empire during the height of that empire. What building did he have built for his wife when she died?

a)

Eiffel Tower

b)

Hawa Mahal

c)

Brihadess Temple

d)

Taj Mahal

12.

Who was India's greatest leader that urged nonviolence during the protest for independence?

a)

Mohandas Ghandi

b)

Buddha

c)

Shah Jahan

d)

Braham

13.

Historic conflict was a primary reason for the political division of Pakistan and India

a)

arguing between Muslims and Buddhists

b)

fighting between Christians and Hindus

c)

disputes between Muslims and Hindus

d)

quarreling between Christians and Sikhs

14.

What is the most prominent religion in India?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Sikhism

d)

Islam

15.

The above event was most likely the result of which physical environmental process?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Erosion

c)

Monsoons

d)

Typhoon

16.

This traditional style of fishing is an example of how humans--

a)

modify the environment

b)

adapt to the environment

c)

organize to accomplish large-scale tasks

d)

replace traditional methods with faster technology

17.

How does rangoli reflect the culture of people in India?

a)

It is used as lighting for the home.

b)

It represents knowledge and beauty.

c)

It is a decoration in many Indian Homes.

d)

It is used to celebrate Indian religious traditions.

18.

India's significantly large labor pool helps to contribute to an economy that is characterized by--

a)

agricultural production

b)

low unemployment rates

c)

large-scale industrialization

d)

service-oriented businesses

19.

What is the capital of India?

a)

Kathmandu

b)

New Delhi

c)

Dhaka

20.

Which physical feature has often served as a barrier for trade and travel in South Asia?

a)

The Himalayas

b)

The Ganges River

c)

The Indian Ocean

d)

The Deccan Plateau

21.
Which of the following describes the caste system?
a)
It is a way of separating wealthy people from others.
b)
It is a way of separating wealthy people from others.
c)
It is a rigid social structure determined by Hindu belief.
d)
It is an important belief in the Buddhist religion.
22.

What is a positive characteristics of the summer monsoons in India?

a)

They bring heavy rains that rinse chemicals out of the rivers.

b)

They bring dry conditions that provide the best mountain climbing environment

c)

They bring heavy rains that provide water for crops

d)

They bring dry dry conditions that give relief from months of strong storms

23.

Which characteristic of South Asian cultures best explains the political divisions of the region after the countries gained independence during the twentieth century?

a)

Climate variations

b)

Language differences

c)

Religious differences

d)

Differences in economic activities

24.

Which film production industry in India creates movies that often reflect Indian traditions and Hindu themes?

a)

Hinglish

b)

Bollywood

c)

Parallel Cinema

d)

Cinema of Hollywood

25.

Which cultural institution has historically guided the moral and social life for most people in India?

a)

Islam

b)

Jainism

c)

Sikhism

d)

Hinduism