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South Asia Political and History Notes Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

1947

b)

1950

c)

1965

d)

1972

2.

Who established settlements in South Asia and ruled?

a)

The French

b)

The British

c)

The Dutch

d)

The Portuguese

3.

Who worked to win independence for India through civil disobedience?

a)

Jawaharlal Nehru

b)

Subhas Chandra Bose

c)

Mohandas K. Gandhi

d)

Bhagat Singh

4.

What type of government does Bhutan have?

a)

Federal republic

b)

Constitutional monarchy

c)

Military dictatorship

d)

Theocracy

5.

What is the form of government in India?

a)

Constitutional monarchy

b)

Federal republic

c)

Military dictatorship

d)

Absolute monarchy

6.

How did English become a language spoken in South Asia?

a)

Through British colonization

b)

Through American influence

c)

Through trade with China

d)

Through French colonization

7.

Why is Mohandas Gandhi important to India?

a)

He was a famous scientist

b)

He led the independence movement

c)

He was a famous musician

d)

He was a king of India

8.

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

4 lines
9.

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

4 lines
10.

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

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