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- 1. Multiple Choice
Merchants were the top class in the Jati System of the ancient Aryans.
True
False
- 2. Multiple Choice
Mughal rulers were Muslim rather than Hindu.
True
False
- 3. Multiple Choice
Hinduism is the main religion of India.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
Mohandas Gandhi organized violent resistance to British rule.
True
False
- 5. Multiple Choice
One of the oldest known civilizations originated near the Indus River.
True
False
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which is a true statement about Akbar the Great?
He was a pious.
He ignored religious scholars.
He punished Hindus who converted to Islam.
He encouraged freedom of religion.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is "Karma"?
the belief that life is full of suffering.
the belief that a disciplined child makes a better adult.
the belief that actions in this life can affect one's next life.
the belief that selfish desire will be punished.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What was the main reason British traders became such a powerful presence in South Asia during the 1600's?
The people of South Asia welcomed the British.
The British shared the profits from the sale of tea with people of South Asia.
The British took over all the French settlements in South Asia.
The Mughal Empire had declined.
- 9. Multiple Choice
In what significant way has the rapid growth of South Asia affected its cities?
Hinduism has become the only religion practiced in the cities.
Resources are strained and air and water pollution have increased.
Many people have left the cities ans returned to rural areas.
The population density in Mumbai is only slightly more than the world's average.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which two South Asian countries continue to have disputes over the territory of Kashmir?
India and Pakistan
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Pakistan and Bangladesh
Nepal and Bhutan
- 11. Multiple Choice
Based on population size from largest to smallest, what is the correct order for the three largest countries in South Asia?
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
India, Bangladesh, Pakistan
Bangladesh, Pakistan, India
Pakistan, Bangladesh, India
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the nickname for the Hindi film industry?
Mumbaiwood
Sinhalwood
Lankawood
Bollywood
- 13. Multiple Choice
From what part of the world are the Aryans believed to have come?
East Asia
Northern Europe
Southern Russia and Central Asia
Southern Europe
- 14. Multiple Choice
What was the British imperialist rule of India called?
the Vedas
the Raj
the Sanskrit
the Varnas
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the main reason that U.S. companies outsource work?
U.S. companies want to save money
U.S. companies want to impress their customers
U.S. companies have problems keeping full-time staffs
U.S. companies want to build a positive image in other countries
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about the early Indus Valley and Aryan civilizations is accurate?
Both civilizations used a system of social classes
Both civilizations began in India around 3500 B.C.
Both civilizations lasted for about 1,000 years
Both civilizations used the ancient Sanskrit language
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which two religions arose in South Asia around 500 B.C.?
Hinduism and Jainism
Hinduism and Buddhism
Jainism and Buddhism
Jainism and Islam
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which language is spoken by majority of Sri Lankans?
Sinhalese
Sanskrit
Tamil
Hindi
- 19. Multiple Choice
What sign of advanced civilization did the Indus Valley people leave?
brick houses with drains and bathrooms
long poetic texts known as the vedas
an extensive system of aqueducts between cities
a system of social classes
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is most accurate about the crop yields in South Asia since they began using the advances of the green revolution?
There has been no change to the crop yields
The crop yields have decreased
Crop yields have increased but productivity has failed to keep up with the growing needs
Crop yields have increased and productivity continues to keep up with the growing needs
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which gas do forests take in in order to release oxygen?
methane
helium
carbon dioxide
hydrogen
- 22. Multiple Choice
Under which early Indian empire was the decimal system developed?
Aryan
Guptas
Mauryas
Mughal
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is the main cause of enduring trouble between India and Pakistan?
Both countries want exclusive trading rights with Central Asia
Neither country wants to trade with the other
Both countries want to control the largely Muslim territory of Kashmir
Both countries claim fishing rights along the coastlines
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which city in India is considered the country's business center?
Mumbai
New Delhi
Bengaluru
Kolkata
- 25. Multiple Choice
In what language were the Vedas, ancient Aryan poetic texts, written?
Aryan
Hindi
Urdu
Sanskrit
- 26. Multiple Choice
What is the main reason that the climate in South Asia is so diverse?
Most lands are inland with no seacoasts
The mountains in the north keep some lands wet and some lands dry
Cool winds come in from Central Asia; warm winds from the Indian Ocean
Physical features vary greatly across the region
- 27. Multiple Choice
What is the most populous country in South Asia?
Pakistan
India
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
- 28. Multiple Choice
ruler of the Mauryas who convert to Buddhism
Jawaharlal Nehru
Gandhi
Ashoka
Gengis Khan
- 29. Multiple Choice
religion that developed nearly 2,000 years after Buddhism
Jainism
Hinduism
Sikhism
Islam
- 30. Multiple Choice
area that straddles the border between Pakistan and India
Deccan Plateau
Thar Desert
Khyber Pass
Mount Leblanc
- 31. Multiple Choice
a leader of India's independence movement (The second leader, not the main leader)
Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ashoka
Dr Lera
- 32. Multiple Choice
high flat area that makes up most of Southern India
Deccan Plateau
Himalaya
Thar Desert
Ganges River
- 33. Multiple Choice
small, ring shaped island
monsoon
cyclone
atoll
island
- 34. Multiple Choice
resource found in Sri Lanka that is used as "lead" in pencils
iron
magnesium
mercury
graphite
- 35. Multiple Choice
area of fertile soil deposited by floodwaters
monsoon
cyclone
delta
alluvial plain
- 36. Multiple Choice
large swirling storm that can cause devastation
monsoon
cyclone
tornado
earthquake
- 37. Multiple Choice
seasonal wind pattern that affects rainfall
cyclone
westerlies
easterlies
monsoon
- 38. Multiple Choice
The median age of of people living in India?
10
15
20
25
- 39. Multiple Choice
A stringed instrument used in South Asia?
guitar
acoustic guitar
sitar
piano
- 40. Multiple Choice
What chapter is this?
8
9
10
11
12
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