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The area that straddles the border between Pakistan and India?
Thar Desert
Which was a title of respect for Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi?
Mahatma
Using the South Asia: Seasonal Rains map on page 297 answer the following question..
Based on the maps on page 297 what can be said in general about the amount of rainfall in South Asia?
Most of South Asia has less rain from November to March.
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Artistic expression is rich in South Asia. Two great epic poems of ancient India, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, embody Hindu social and religious values. Their impact extends far beyond the Hindu community, through. South Asian children of all religions can tell you about the plots and characters of these epics. They are part of the region's heritage.
South Asia also is a center for classical dance. Music is a thriving art, and many of the region's musicians, singers, and composers are popular. Ravi Shankar, born in 1920 is probably the best-known Indian musician. He performs on the sitar, a stringed instrument. Motion pictures first arrived in India in 1896. The country now has the largest film industry in the world. The Hindi film industry, nicknames "Bollywood," is based in Mumbai. Kolkata is also a film making center.
Based on the excerpt, what is the Mahabharata?
an epic poem of ancient India
Most of South Asia's mineral resources are found in which country?
India
Name the highest mountain in the world it is 29,028 feet above sea level and located in the Himalayas.
Mount Everest
From what part of the world are the Aryans believed to have come?
southern Russia and Central Asia
Based on the South Asia page 297 answer the following:
Based on the maps on page 297, what can be said about the rainfall in Pakistan?
Pakistan is rather dry all year long.
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Artistic expression is rich in South Asia. Two great epic poems of ancient India, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, embody Hindu social and religious values. Their impact extends far beyond the Hindu community, through. South Asian children of all religions can tell you about the plots and characters of these epics. They are part of the region's heritage.
South Asia also is a center for classical dance. Music is a thriving art, and many of the region's musicians, singers, and composers are popular. Ravi Shankar, born in 1920 is probably the best-known Indian musician. He performs on the sitar, a stringed instrument. Motion pictures first arrived in India in 1896. The country now has the largest film industry in the world. The Hindi film industry, nicknames "Bollywood," is based in Mumbai. Kolkata is also a film making center.
Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements is most accurate?
The film industry in India is larger than the film industry in the United States.
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths believed by Buddhist?
The cause of suffering is selfish desire.
Which is the opening in the mountain range between Afghanistan and Pakistan (physical map). It is north of the Indus River and east of the
Hindu Kush
The Aryan civilization had a caste system. These social classes were ranked. Which list is correct for the social classes of the Aryans?
Brahmans, Warriors, Merchants, Peasants
Based on the South Asia page 297 answer the following:
Based on the maps on page 297, which area in southern India has more rain all year long?
eastern coast
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Gandhi was deeply opposed to violence. His most powerful weapon against British rule was civil disobedience, or nonviolent resistance. He was joined by a younger leader Jawaharlal Nehru. Also original leaders of the Congress. Gandhi and Nehru finally succeeded in persuading the British to leave South Asia and surrender colonial rule. India became independent in August 1947. Conflicts between Hindus and Muslims, however, divided the subcontinent.
Based on the excerpt, for which political tactic is Mohandas Gandhi famous?
civil disobedience
What are the positive and negative effects the monsoons have on the lives of people in South Asia?
en
Pos.- rain to grow food, Neg.-flooding causing death and property loss
Which of the following are the two island countries of South Asia? (Political Map)
Sri Lanka and Maldives
Akbar the Great was one. The arts, science, and culture flourished under them. They were Muslim not Hindu. The Taj Mahal was constructed by them. Who are they?
Mughals
Based on the South Asia page 297 answer the following:
Based on the map on page 297, what time of year brings wet weather to much of South Asia?
May to September
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Agricultural advances known as the green revolution have helped increase crop yields. The green revolution involves the use of irrigation, fertilizers, and high-yielding crops. Because of these improvements, India has not had to import food to feed its people since the 1970s. This situation might change, however. Green revolution methods are no longer yielding increases in crop productivity to meet the growing need.
Based on the excerpt, 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?
Crop yields have increased and productivity continues to keep up with growing needs.
Which religion has the belief of reincarnation, or the rebirth of a soul in another body?
Hinduism
What high flat area makes up most of southern India?
Deccan Plateau
What two rivers merge to form the largest delta on Earth? A delta is a place where rivers deposit soil at the mouth of a river.
Brahmaputra and Ganges
Based on the map of South Asia on page 297 answer the following:
Based on the maps on page 297 how does the wind direction from May to September compare to the wind direction from November to March?
From May to September, most winds come from the southwest; from November to March, winds come from the northeast and northwest.
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Two new religions arose in South Asia in response to Hinduism and its emphasis on the caste system. The first was Jainism. This religion was based on the Hindu principle of Ahimsa, or non-injury. Followers of Jainism turned from farming to commerce so they would not have to kill or injure and living creature.
The second new religion began in northeastern India. It was founded by a noble prince named Siddhartha Gautama. When he was 29 years old, Siddhartha gave up his wealthy lifestyle and traveled in poverty, searing for spiritual truth.
What religion did Jainism and Buddhism originate from?
Hinduism
What type or species of wood found in in South Asia is valuable due to its being strong, attractive and used to make furniture?
Teak