Deck 9: South Asia

Question 1

In order to __________ the interior of India,the British moved their colonial capital from the port Kolkata to inland New Delhi.

A)link to
B)provide for
C)develop
D)exploit
E)modernize

Answer 1

D

Question 2

__________ means the "land of the five rivers" in the Punjabi language.

A)Karakoram
B)Himalayan
C)Kush
D)Punjab
E)Kashmir

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Language is probably one of the more pervasive ways that __________ affected South Asia.

A)colonial powers
B)invaders
C)civilization
D)culture
E)trade

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The control of Indus River system is critical to the survival of people living in northern __________.

A)Punjab
B)Pakistan
C)Kashmir
D)Tibet
E)India

Question 5

Bangladesh is an Islamic country,but practical approaches and common sense in regard to __________ have won out over Islamic fundamentalism.

A)globalization
B)microcredit
C)population control
D)climate change
E)democracy

Question 6

When the seasonal reversal of winds called the __________ arrives every year,there is heavy flooding and its effect on the infrastructure of the region is disastrous.

A)cyclone
B)hurricane season
C)typhoon
D)monsoon
E)winter rains

Question 7

Pakistan and Bangladesh are two separate and independent countries physically divided by __________.

A)mountains
B)Nepal
C)India
D)a desert frontier
E)Kashmir

Question 8

The earliest civilization on the subcontinent was the __________,in existence from about 3300 BCE to 1500 BCE.

A)Indus Valley Civilization
B)Bronze Age Civilization
C)Mauryan Civilization
D)Mesopotamian Civilization
E)Brahmaputra

Question 9

The notable emperor of the Mauryan dynasty,Ashoka the Great,embraced __________ and focused on peace for much of his rule - constructing hospitals and schools and renovated major road systems throughout the empire.

A)Islam
B)Hinduism
C)Buddhism
D)mysticism
E)all of the above

Question 10

The result of Pakistan's inadequate funding for public schools is __________ education that does not provide the skills needed for the modern world.

A)a militant
B)a religious
C)an inadequate
D)a secular
E)an agricultural

Question 11

__________ was responsible for the formation of a united Pakistan,a predominantly Muslim state for South Asian Muslims.

A)The British government
B)The Muslim League
C)The India government
D)The Arab League
E)The Kashmir conflict

Question 12

Pakistan has __________ main physical geographic regions and these physical regions are generally associated with the country's __________ main political provinces.

A)three;four
B)four;three
C)three;five
D)five;three
E)numerous;undefined

Question 13

The Maldives has been diligently lobbying the international community to address the increase in __________ and the possibility of an increase in sea level caused by global warming.

A)globalization
B)greenhouse gas emissions
C)tourism
D)chlorofluorocarbons
E)all of the above

Question 14

Balancing natural capital and __________ is and will remain a primary issue in the South Asia's future.

A)natural resources
B)population growth
C)religious ideologies
D)globalization
E)conflict

Question 15

The __________ was a seat of British operations in South Asia and evolved to become the administrative government of the region.

A)Bombay
B)Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
C)East India Company
D)East Indian Army
E)both a & c

Question 16

The residents of __________ call their country the "Land of the Thunder Dragon" because of the harsh storms they experience there.

A)Bhutan
B)Pakistan
C)India
D)Tibet
E)Kashmir

Question 17

The landmass of South Asia was formed by the Indian Plate colliding with the __________.

A)Himalaya Mountains
B)Turkestan Plate
C)Eurasian Plate
D)Central Asian
E)none of the above

Question 18

A common environmental issue for both Pakistan and Bangladesh is __________.

A)desertification
B)water pollution
C)earthquakes
D)deforestation
E)both b & d

Question 19

The concept of __________ is used as a guide to determine the impact of a project on the culture and people of Bhutan.

A)gross national impression (GNI)
B)gross domestic partnership (GDP)
C)gross national happiness (GNH)
D)gross national contemplation (GDC)
E)none of the above

Question 20

__________ is a core area of Pakistan,and has about 45 percent of Pakistan's population.

A)The Sindh
B)Baluchistan
C)Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
D)The Punjab
E)both a & d

Question 21

Much of Pakistan's land area comprises either deserts or mountains,whereas Bangladesh is a low-lying country that is associated with the types of marshy environments found in tropical areas and river deltas.

Question 22

In Hinduism there is no priestly class and every person is equally and fully responsible for leading a moral life.

Question 23

There are hundreds,if not thousands,of gods and goddesses,many are understood to represent different aspects of __________.

A)Shiva
B)Vishnu
C)Brahma
D)the Supreme Being
E)God

Question 24

The natural environment and the unique heritage and culture of the people make Bhutan an attractive destination for world travelers.

Question 25

India's economy is extremely diverse and has typically focused on __________.

A)handicrafts & textiles
B)agriculture
C)manufacturing & industry
D)a vast number of services
E)all of the above

Question 26

The Punjab is a fertile agricultural region with a high population density located on the border between India and Pakistan.

Question 27

__________ is the second-most popular religion,practiced by about 14 percent of the population.

A)Buddhism
B)Islam
C)Hinduism
D)Christianity
E)Sikhism

Question 28

The population of South Asia is relatively old.

Question 29

In 2016,India had __________ cities with a population of over one million.

A)55
B)46
C)32
D)28

Question 30

Rural and urban life within the Indian Subcontinent varies according to __________.

A)wealth
B)opportunity
C)religion
D)ethnicity
E)both a & b

Question 31

The __________ a person was born into is considered to be based on what they had done in a past life.

A)caste
B)family
C)religion
D)country
E)none of the above

Question 32

Most parts of Bangladesh are less than forty feet above sea level,and half of the country could be flooded with a three-foot rise in sea level.

Question 33

Dalits could leave their Hindu caste by__________.

A)converting to another religion
B)permission by the temple priest
C)court order
D)washing in the Ganges
E)getting married

Question 34

The realm was the birthplace of two of the world's great religions,Islam and Buddhism.

Question 35

Current globalizing forces have propelled South Asian countries forward as one of the core main economic core areas of the world.

Question 36

The government of Pakistan well poised to meet the challenge posed by the democratic structure of its constitution.

Question 37

The famous Khyber Pass,a major chokepoint into Afghanistan,is located in the North West Frontier.

Question 38

Approximately 14 percent of the Indian population is Muslim,and while this figure may not seem like a high percentage,in this case it equates to about __________.

A)500,000 people
B)100 million people
C)175 million people
D)500 million people
E)the population of the United States

Question 39

The Indus Valley Civilization had a homogeneous material culture,a fact that aided in the recognition of the great expanse of the culture.

Question 40

In modern-day India and Pakistan,English is the language of choice in primary education in order to compete on the global stage.

Question 41

India is considered the world's largest democracy.

Question 42

Fortunately,for a country with such a large and growing population,Indian cities are growing at a sustainable rate.

Question 43

The introduction of __________ has prompted Bhutan's government to take steps to protect its__________ and__________.

Question 44

In Hinduism,the basic system originated around five main caste levels.

Question 45

Factors working against Sri Lanka reaching its potential are based on the cultural and ethnic divisions between the Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority.

Question 46

The three main rivers of the realm are the __________,the __________,and __________.

Question 47

Islam and Christianity are the second- and third-largest religions in India that originated in South Asia.

Question 48

As an adherent to __________,great care must be taken while going about one's daily life,as they believe that everything is alive and that many beings (including insects)possess a __________.

Question 49

The progressive eastern side of India is anchored by Mumbai and its surrounding industrial community.

Question 50

Dharma governs how the soul is reincarnated.

Question 51

The __________ are located in northern Pakistan and Kashmir and together with the other __________ ranges,they form an arc that stretches across the entire northern border of __________.

Question 52

Organizing India into cultural regions has served to sufficiently explain the country's human geography.

Question 53

The principal boundaries of South Asia are the __________,the __________,and __________.

Question 54

In Hinduism,the basic system originated around five main caste levels.

Question 55

Around 535 BCE in northern India,a prince by the name of __________ broke from the local traditions that shaped __________ and taught religious salvation through __________,the __________,and __________ for all life forms.

Question 56

One feature common throughout all branches of the faith is that Buddhism does not have __________.

Question 57

The Indus River flows through __________ from __________ and into __________.

Question 58

Zoroastrianism originated in Iran,though the greatest number of followers can be found in India.

Question 59

Islam and Christianity are the second- and third-largest religions in India that originated in South Asia.

Question 60

South Asia provides an excellent example of __________ role in establishing most of the current __________ in the world.

Question 61

What are India's primary environmental issues? How has the Indian government responded to the threat of reduced biodiversity?

Question 62

Around 535 BCE in northern India,a prince by the name of __________ broke from the local traditions that shaped __________ and taught religious salvation through __________,the __________,and __________ for all life forms.

Question 63

A lack of __________,an __________,and the __________ have created an ever-increasing population,which will have dire consequences for the future of Pakistan.

Question 64

The primary demographic trend South Asia is experiencing is population growth.Describe this trend and explain why it is such an important issue.

Question 65

What caused the Indo-Pakistan War,who was involved and what was the outcome?

Question 66

One of the most important rivers of Bangladesh is the __________,called the __________ as it flows through India.

Question 67

Explain how the former Kingdom of Kashmir became divided with Pakistan,India,and China each controlling different areas.

Question 68

What role did colonial actions play regarding Sri Lanka's conflict between the majority and the minority ethnic groups? How did this conflict evolve?

Question 69

The conflicts over the land expanses around Pakistan's Northern Areas are as much between__________ as they are between __________.

Question 70

__________ has some of the largest slums in Asia,yet it is the __________ of India,teeming with economic activity.

Question 71

There are about 28 __________ reserves in India.

Question 72

The main lingua franca in the north is __________,and in the __________ -dominated south,the main lingua franca is __________.

Question 73

The East-West division of India illustrates two sides of India's economic pattern: an __________ West India and an __________ East India.

Question 74

Explain the demographics of Pakistan and Bangladesh and how these population dynamics affect the natural resources of each country.

Question 75

One feature common throughout all branches of the faith is that Buddhism does not have __________.

Question 76

As an adherent to __________,great care must be taken while going about one's daily life,as they believe that everything is alive and that many beings (including insects)possess a __________.

Question 77

The combination of the __________ with the __________ means it is only a matter of time before a major crisis occurs in Nepal.

Question 78

Service center jobs created by __________ are in high demand by skilled Indian workers.

Question 79

Explain the differences between the three divisions of Buddhism.