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Which government of South Asia is most similar to the U.S. government?
a) Bhutan
b) India
c) Nepal
d) Pakistan
India's large labor pool helps to contribute to an economy that is characterized by
a) service-oriented businesses
b) low unemployment rates
c) agricultural production
d) large-scale industrialization
How do monsoons benefit India?
a) the winds provide ideal conditions for trade.
b) The rains provide fresh water for drinking and irrigation.
c) The rains provide permanent snows in the mountains.
d) wind supply for windmills
What What severe weather in India includes high winds from the oceans, high humidity, and heavy rains for 3 months?
a) tsunami
b) drought
c) tornado
d) monsoon
Which Physical feature has often served as a barrier for trade and travel in South Asia?
a) Himalayas
b) Atlantic Ocean
c) cultural differences
d) Rockies
What is the highest mountain in the world which is also found in South Asia?
a) Mt Everest
b) The Ganges river
c) Pikes Peak
d)
How have the monsoons affected the economic development of Bangladesh?
a) the dry,cold winds limit crop production.
b) The dry summer causes droughts
c) the summer rain provides fertile land for growing corn.
d) The destructive floods from the rains makes farming difficult.
Which cultural institution has historically guided the moral and social life for most people in India?
a) Islam
b) Jainism
c) Sikhism
d) Hinduism
This traditional style of stilt fishing is an example of how humans
a) adapt to the environment
b) modify the environment
c) change the environment
d) ignore the environment
Why do some people settle near rivers?
a) economic differences
b) rich soil of the Himalayas
c) nearness to sources of fresh water
d)
What is the largest country in South Asia?
a) India
b) Nepal
c) Bhutan
d)
Who was he leader of independence in India in the early 1900’s?
a) Mandella
b) King
c) Gandhi
d)
How does rangoli reflect the culture of people in India?
a) It is used to celebrate Indian religious traditions.
b) It's a decoration in many Indian homes.
c) It is used for lighting in the homes.
d)
Why is rangoli considered a traditional Indian art form?
a) People have created it for thousands of years
b) all Indian homes have a rangoli
c) People can buy rangoli in stores
d)
In the caste system who were members of the highest level, the Brahmins?
a) priests
b) laborers
c) merchants
d) peasants
Which group in India was not part of the caste system and considered non-human?
a) untouchables
b) cast aways
c) Brahms
d) Lepers'
What animal is considered sacred by the Hindus?
a) elephants
b) sheep
c) cows
d) dogs
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