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A stringed instrument found in Indian music.
A. varna
B. sitar
C. reincarnation
D. dalit
B. sitar
Which religion is followed by most Pakistanis?
A Christianity
B Judaism
C Islam
D Hinduism
C Islam
India's population is __________ times the population of the United States.
A. 10
B. 7
C. 2
D. 5
D. 5
What mountain were the Americans climbing in the graphic novel you read?
A. Kilimanjaro
B. Everest
C. Fuji
D. Rushmore
B. Everest
A geographically or politically unique part of a larger continent.
A. subcontinent
B. alluvial plain
C. outsourcing
D. monsoon
A. subcontinent
Based on the maps, what can be said in general about the amount of rainfall in South Asia?
A Pakistan has more rain from November to March.
B Sri Lanka never has less than 20 inches (50cm) of rain.
C Most of South Asia has less rain from November to March.
D No part of India ever has more than 60 inches (150cm) of rain.
B Sri Lanka never has less than 20 inches (50cm) of rain.
What are the people called who help climbers climb Everest?
A. Sherpas
B. Lead Climbers
C. Everesters
D. Shepards
A. Sherpas
How are tsunamis formed?
A. they are formed by monsoon
B. they are formed by typhoons
C. they are formed by underwater earthquakes
D. they are formed by volcanic eruptions
C. they are formed by underwater earthquakes
What evidence shows that the Indus Valley people were an advanced civilization?
A brick houses with drains and bathrooms
B long poetic texts known as Vedas
C an extensive system of aqueducts between cities
D social classes, or varnas
C an extensive system of aqueducts between cities
Which city in India is considered the country's business center?
A Mumbai
B New Delhi
C Bengaluru
D Kolkata
A Mumbai
In Sri Lanka, a civil war between _______________ lasted several decades.
A. Christian and Muslim
B. Buddhist and Hindus
C. Muslim and Hindus
D. Christian and Buddhist
B. Buddhist and Hindus
Based on the maps, which coast in southern India has more rain all year long?
A eastern coast
B western coast
C tip of southern coast
D northern coast
B western coast
Which of the following are the two island countries of South Asia?
A Nepal and Hindu Kush
B Himalaya and Bhutan
C Sri Lanka and Maldives
D Pakistan and Bangladesh
C Sri Lanka and Maldives
What conflict increased during India's independence struggle?
A conflict between Gandhi and Nehru
B conflict between Hindus and Muslims
C conflict between India and Sri Lanka
D conflict between Buddhists and Jains
B conflict between Hindus and Muslims
What description of South Asian culture is accurate?
A Most people are Hindu and speak Hindi and English.
B There is a diversity of ethnic groups speaking many languages.
C There is one ethnic group speaking the same language.
D Most people are Muslim and speak several languages.
B There is a diversity of ethnic groups speaking many languages.
How do the annual monsoon rains affect the environment of South Asia?
A Monsoons bring steady rain to the region all year long.
B The mountains in the north keep the rains from reaching South Asia's east coast.
C Southwest winds from the Indian Ocean bring light rain along the west coast.
D The rains cause flooding, but help the region grow enough food for its people.
D The rains cause flooding, but help the region grow enough food for its people.
In what significant way has the rapid growth of South Asia affected its cities?
A Hinduism has become the only religion practiced in the cities.
B Resources are strained and air and water pollution have increased.
C Many people have left the cities and returned to rural areas.
D The population density in Mumbai is only slightly more than the world’s average.
B Resources are strained and air and water pollution have increased.
What part of South Asia is one of the world's most fertile farming regions?
A Deccan Plateau
B Hindu Kush
C Brahmaputra/Ganges delta
D Khyber Pass
C Brahmaputra/Ganges delta
Which is a true statement about Mohandas Gandhi?
A He opposed Jawaharlal Nehru in the Indian National Congress.
B He was influential in persuading the British to leave South Asia.
C He was often called "Raj" and studied law in South Africa.
D He joined other Indians in violent resistance to British rule.
B He was influential in persuading the British to leave South Asia.
Which of the following situations is an example of outsourcing?
A U.S. customer using the internet to compare pricing of a product
B U.S. auto service center hiring an immigrant from Poland as a full-time mechanic
C U.S. firm hiring a temporary worker to fill in for an employee who is on leave for six weeks
D U.S. manufacturer hiring a company in India to provide customer service
D U.S. manufacturer hiring a company in India to provide customer service
Which of the following best explains the significance of Diwali?
A It celebrates the Four Noble Truths.
B It honors the Hindu wealth goddess.
C It celebrates ahimsa.
D It celebrates the Sikh community.
B It honors the Hindu wealth goddess.
What is the name of the film industry in India that is the largest in the world?
A. Hollywood
B. Bollywood
C. Universal Studios
D. Marvel Studios
B. Bollywood
Which statement accurately describes the location of South Asian natural resources?
A All of South Asia's petroleum reserves are offshore in the Arabian Sea.
B Important timber resources include teak, sal and sandalwood.
C Sri Lanka has fine gemstones and large quantities of graphite.
D Pakistan has most of South Asia's mineral resources.
C Sri Lanka has fine gemstones and large quantities of graphite.
Class system set up by Aryan society because of the belief that society could be successful only if people followed strict roles and tasks
A. reincarnation
B. sitar
C. varna
D. atoll
C. varna
What job is mostly outsourced from the Americas to India?
A. mining
B. customer service call centers
C. doctors
D. interior designer
B. customer service call centers