Political
Economic
Geographic
Social
Miscellaneous
100
India
What government of South Asia is most similar to the U.S. government?
100
To tolerate the many different opinions of people.
What would Sobhan (an economist) consider a responsibility of citizens in an democracy?
100
The Green Revolution
The introduction of Professor Borlaug's innovation, along with the efforts of India to educate farmers, is a part of _____.
100
The demand for steel and electronic products is leading industries to search for and recover natural resources.
How are new technologies most likely influencing the interaction of humans with the environment of South Asia?
100
The rains provide fresh water for drinking and irrigation.
How do monsoons most benefit India?
200
Regulations will reduce rebel violence leading to additional investments in mining companies.
Why does the government of India consider regulation a benefit for mining companies?
200
The rainfall in the mountains causes destructive floods throughout the country.
How have the monsoon seasons most affected the economic development of Bangladesh?
200
Modifying the environment
The actions of the Indian government using Professor Borlaug's new wheat plant is an example of ______.
200
Hinduism
Which cultural institution (religion) guides the moral and social life for most people in India?
200
Adapting to the environment
Stilt fishing in Sri Lanka is an example of _________.
300
A civic responsibility
In Indian democracy, just as in the United States, voting in an election is considered _______.
300
It helps entrepreneurs create new businesses and wealth.
How does providing microcredit (giving loans for a small amount of money) enable the poor to escape poverty?
300
Northwest
Where is Pakistan in relation to India?
300
As a Hindu holiday, most Indians celebrate the festival.
Why does the government of India most likely observe Diwali as an official holiday?
300
Bollywood
What film production industry in India creates movies that often reflect Indian traditions and Hindu themes?
400
The Pakistani government has experienced instability and frequent military takeovers.
How has the political development of Pakistan differed from that of India since independence from Britain in 1947?
400
Economic
What does E stand for in PEGS?
400
The Agricultural industry
What type of industry is the Indian government attempting to reform by doing what Professor Wheat (Norman Borlaug) introduced?
400
Citizens have the right to practice any religion and have a duty to respect the religion of others.
What is the relationship between rights and duties in regard to religion in Bhutan?
400
People have created rangoli for thousands of years.
Why is Rangoli considered a traditional Indian art form?
500
Religious differences
What characteristic of South Asian culture best explains the political divisions of the region after the countries gained independence?
500
Money $$
What does the term "economic" in PEGS mean?
500
Nearness to sources of fresh water
What geographic factor has most influenced the location of wheat production in India?
500
It is a celebration of Indian religious traditions.
How does rangoli reflect the culture of people in India?
500
South Asia
What is the name of Unit 9?
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