SETTING
What is the largest country in South Asia?
India
Name one major religion in South Asia.
Hinduism, Buddhism, or Sikhism
What was the caste system?
A social hierarchy based on jobs.
What type of government does India have?
Federal republic (democracy)
What type of economy do most South Asian countries have?
Traditional economy
What major ocean is south of India?
Indian Ocean
What holiday honors the Hindu goddess of wealth?
Diwali
Who worked for India’s independence through peaceful protest?
Mahatma Gandhi
How many branches are in India’s government?
Three
What are goods made in homes called?
Cottage industries
What mountain range protects India’s northern border?
Himalayan Mountains
What famous monument attracts millions of visitors each year?
Taj Mahal
In what year did India gain independence from Great Britain?
1947
Name the three branches.
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What does GDP measure?
The total amount of money a country earns by making and selling goods and services in one year.
Why do people settle near the Ganges River delta? (2 reasons)
Fertile farmland and access to water
What is the name of the Indian film industry?
Bollywood
Why did Pakistan and Bangladesh separate from India?
Religious conflict—Muslims feared being ruled by Hindus.
Is a federal republic ruled by one, few, or many?
Many
What does it mean that India is a “developing” country?
It is growing economically but still has widespread poverty.
How do rivers help India’s economy?
They help transport goods and support farming.
What is a popular stringed instrument used in Hindustani music?
Sitar
What did India’s constitution outlaw in 1950?
Caste discrimination.
What type of government does Bhutan have?
Constitutional monarchy
Why can India rank high in GDP but still have many poor citizens?
Wealth is not evenly distributed.