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Unit 8 South Asia

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

AHinduism BCatholicism CIslam DJanism

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

AThe Himalayas BIndian Ocean CThe Deccan Plateau DThe Granges River

3) Which government of South Asia is most similar to the U.S. government?

ANepal BBhutan CPakistan DIndia

4) The majority of South Asia’s land is devoted to

ACrops BGrassland CForests DCities

5) One way that Buddhism is different from other religions is that

AIt does not endorse prayer. BIt has its own houses of worship. CIt supports ethical living. DIt does not believe in a personal god.

6) What does the Hindu festival of Diwali celebrate?

AThe birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha BBelief in reincarnation at a higher social scale CThe victory of the forces of light over the forces of darkness DCleansing of one’s soul from sins

7) What is the largest country in South Asia?

AJapan BIndia CChina DPakistan

8) What is South Asia’s main resource?

AOceans BAgriculture CRivers DCrops

9) What is a known religion in South Asia?

ABuddhism BAll of the above CJainism DHinduism

10) What is the oldest known civilization of South Asia?

AIndus Valley Civilaztion BNanda Empire CMughal Empire DVedic Civilization

11) How does rangoli reflect the culture of people in India?

AIt is used to celebrate Indian religious traditions. BCelebrates their God CAllows them to see art DUsed to tell stories

12) This traditional style of fishing is an example of how humans

ALive by the ocean BLike non meat products CAdapt to the environment DStopped hunting

13) What is the major ocean to the south of South Asia

APacific Ocean BIndian Ocean CArrtic Ocean DAtlantic Ocean

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