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Physical Processes-6C
Adaptations-7A
Government-12B
Hinduism-19A
Cultural Diffusion
100
Describe the two parts of a monsoon.
Seasonal wind that brings heavy precipitation
100
People that live in river deltas have adapted to monsoon season by growing what crop?
rice
100
What is true about the power in a limited government?
The governments power is limited and the people are more free
100
This is the belief that what goes around comes around
karma
100
Which country impacted India the most?
Great Britain
200
Countries that are in the Ring of Fire experience what two physical processes?
Active volcanoes and earthquakes
200
What would have to be true of housing for people that live in high flood areas?
They would need to be built on stilts so that they didn't flood
200
What is true about an unlimited government?
The government's power is unlimited and the people are less free
200
Why are most Hindus vegetarian?
ahimsa-the belief in non-violence towards living creatures
200
Name 3 things that Great Britain wanted from India.
spices, tea, saltpeter, workers, natural resources and land
300
What kind of crops must a farmer grow during monsoon season?
crops that grow well in deep water, like rice
300
Why would a country need to have tsunami evacuation routes?
they live where tectonic plates are active, and earthquakes are common
300
In my country we have a Sultan (king) and he controls everything for the people.  What kind of government are we?
Absolute Monarchy
300
What is the purpose of Diwali?
the Hindu New Year and the victory of good over evil
300
What two major things have led to a boost in economy?
The creation of the Golden Quadrilateral and outsourcing.
400
Why are active volcanoes and earthquakes common in the Ring of Fire?
due to plate tectonic shifting
400
How might Sherpas in the Himalayas have adapted over time?
They can use oxygen better and can easily hike the Himalayas
400
In my country we have a president and prime minister and we can freely vote.  What kind of government are we?
Parliamentary Democracy
400
Name the 5 sacred things for Hindus.
cows, The Vedas, The Ganges, temples, their gods
400
Which European country found India first?
Portugal-Vasco de Gama
500
What specifically causes tsunamis to occur, and name a country that would be impacted by them.
active plate tectonics;Sri Lanka, Japan, New Zealand, India
500
Name all of the natural hazards people who live in Monsoon Asia are susceptible to
earthquakes, monsoon flooding, tsunamis, earthquakes, drought
500
India is considered the world's largest democracy, why?
only because of their population
500
Name the Hindu trinity
Brahman, Shiva, Vishnu
500
Name four things that Great Britain brought with them to India that are still there today.
English as the language of education, railroads, government structure, architecture, cricket, westernized dress