Ethnic and Language
What are the two official languages of India?
Hindi and English
What is Life centered on in South Asia?
Family
True or False: Poetry is a small part of South Asian culture
False
True or Fale: Cropland is scarce in South Asia?
True
What is the lowest caste in Indian society?
Dalits
What language do most people in Sri Lanka speak?
Sinhalese
True or False: Arranged marriages are common in South Asia
True
What are monotheists?
People who believe in one God
What is Ecotourism?
Tourism directed toward natural environments.
True or False: High population is not a problem in South Asia
False
What are the two common languages in Pakistan?
Urdu and English
What is Curry?
A combination of spices used for many meals
What is a Sitar?
A stringed instrument
When was the last time India had to import food to feed its people?
1970
In what year was Indira Gandhi assassinated?
1984
Which Indian state was established because the majority of the population spoke Tamil rather than Hindi?
Tamil Nadu
How are elders treated in South Asia?
They are Respected
Which religion is responsible for the Caste System?
Hinduism
What is a home or village-based industry where people make simple goods using their own equipment?
Cottage Industries
The Kashmir Territory, was divided between what two countries after a long period of conflict?
India and Pakistan
Urdu and Hindi, were developed from which ancient language?
Sanskrit
Which is one typical food eaten for South Asian meals?Rice, steak, or pizza
Rice
When was Sikhism developed?
In the 1500ś (2000 years after Buddism and Jainism)
What revolution used modern techniques and science to increase food production in poorer countries
The Green Revolution
In Sri Lanka, Buddhists and Hindus fought in a civil war that cost how many lives?
Over 60,000