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Which physical feature has often served as a barrier for trade and travel in South Asia?
The Himalayas
200
The celebrations of Dussehra, Diwali, and Holi reflect how culture in South Asia has been influence by —
Religious Beliefs
200
Which form of entertainment is popular in both the United States and India?
Watching movies
200
Which film production industry in India creates movies that often reflect Indian traditions and Hindu themes?
Bollywood
200
Which number on the map indicates the location of India?
2
400
Those who practice Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism have a similar belief in —
reincarnation
400
How do monsoons most benefit India?
The rains provide fresh water for drinking and irrigation.
400
Which cultural institution has historically guided the moral and social life for most people in India?
Hinduism
400
How did the event shown in the map most affect the region?
Coastlines along the Indian Ocean experienced a severe tsunami.
400
Which number on the map indicates the location of Pakistan?
1
600
Which letter on the map represents the location of Mount Everest?
E
600
Which belief system has MOST shaped culture in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh?
Islam
600
The beliefs of Buddhists differed from that of Hindus, because Buddhists rejected the idea of —
A caste system
600
This event was most likely the result of which physical environmental process?
Earthquake
600
Which letter on the map represents the location of Sri Lanka?
H
800
How does rangoli reflect the culture of people in India?
It is used to celebrate Indian religious traditions.
800
Which letter on the map represents the location of Indus River?
A
800
This traditional style of fishing is an example of how humans —
adapt to the environment
800
Which letter on the map represents the location of Mumbai (Bombay)?
G
800
How have the monsoon seasons most affected the economic development of Bangladesh?
The destructive floods from the rains makes farming difficult.
1000
India’s government and the government in the United States are organized very much the same. What is one way the two governments are organized differently?
India has a parliamentary body and the United States does not.
1000
How is religion viewed by citizens in Bhutanese society?
Citizens have the right to practice any religion and have a duty to respect the religion of others.
1000
India’s significantly large labor pool helps to contribute to an economy that is characterized by —
service-oriented businesses
1000
Which historical event contributed to the adoption of democratic government in both the United States and India?
British colonization
1000
One economic reason for the general trend of migration from rural to urban areas is that —
people in rural areas have more opportunities to find jobs