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WorksheetsUnit 8: South Asia
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 15mins
The largest religion in India
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
Jainism
What is the country of B?
India
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Nepal
What country is C?
Afganistan
Pakistan
Nepal
Sri Lanka
seasonal winds that affect climate in the southern areas of Asia, resulting in wet spring and summer months and dry winter months
Monsoon
subcontinent
typhoons
plate tectonics
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?
Eiffel Tower
Hawa Mahal
Brihadess Temple
Taj Mahal
Who was India's greatest leader that urged nonviolence during the protest for independence?
Mohandas Ghandi
Buddha
Shah Jahan
Braham
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
What is the most prominent religion in India?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism
Islam
The above event was most likely the result of which physical environmental process?
Earthquake
Erosion
Monsoons
Typhoon
This traditional style of fishing is an example of how humans--
modify the environment
adapt to the environment
organize to accomplish large-scale tasks
replace traditional methods with faster technology
How does rangoli reflect the culture of people in India?
It is used as lighting for the home.
It represents knowledge and beauty.
It is a decoration in many Indian Homes.
It is used to celebrate Indian religious traditions.
India's significantly large labor pool helps to contribute to an economy that is characterized by--
agricultural production
low unemployment rates
large-scale industrialization
service-oriented businesses
What is the capital of India?
Kathmandu
New Delhi
Dhaka
Which physical feature has often served as a barrier for trade and travel in South Asia?
The Himalayas
The Ganges River
The Indian Ocean
The Deccan Plateau
What is a positive characteristics of the summer monsoons in India?
They bring heavy rains that rinse chemicals out of the rivers.
They bring dry conditions that provide the best mountain climbing environment
They bring heavy rains that provide water for crops
They bring dry dry conditions that give relief from months of strong storms
Which characteristic of South Asian cultures best explains the political divisions of the region after the countries gained independence during the twentieth century?
Climate variations
Language differences
Religious differences
Differences in economic activities
Which film production industry in India creates movies that often reflect Indian traditions and Hindu themes?
Hinglish
Bollywood
Parallel Cinema
Cinema of Hollywood
Which cultural institution has historically guided the moral and social life for most people in India?
Islam
Jainism
Sikhism
Hinduism
