Question 1

Despite widespread poverty in the country of India, approximately how many Indians are able to purchase modern consumer goods such as televisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 million 
B)  100 million 
C)  250 million 
D)  600 million 
E)  450 million 
A)  50 million 
B)  100 million 
C)  250 million 
D)  600 million 
E)  450 million

Question 2

Why did the Bengalis in the former East Pakistan fight for independence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The government of India encouraged them to rebel. 
B)  They did not like the Islamic fundamentalism of Pakistan. 
C)  They did not share the Muslim religion of the Pakistanis. 
D)  They felt they were treated as second-class citizens. 
E)  They did not want to share their oil wealth with Pakistan. 
A)  The government of India encouraged them to rebel. 
B)  They did not like the Islamic fundamentalism of Pakistan. 
C)  They did not share the Muslim religion of the Pakistanis. 
D)  They felt they were treated as second-class citizens. 
E)  They did not want to share their oil wealth with Pakistan.

Question 3

Describe and analyze the reasons for high population growth in South Asia. Include an examination of family planning in your discussion.

Accepted Answer

The primary cause of high population gro

Question 4

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.
-Sikhism is a blend of Hinduism and Islam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What name is sometimes given to the region of South Asia?

Accepted Answer

A)  the peninsula 
B)  India proper 
C)  Indistan 
D)  the subcontinent 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  the peninsula 
B)  India proper 
C)  Indistan 
D)  the subcontinent 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a problem facing Calcutta, India?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electrical power is inadequate. 
B)  Many streets are routinely flooded during the wet season. 
C)  The economic base is declining. 
D)  A mixed Hindu-Muslim population generates ethnic tension. 
E)  It has poor quality educational institutions. 
A)  Electrical power is inadequate. 
B)  Many streets are routinely flooded during the wet season. 
C)  The economic base is declining. 
D)  A mixed Hindu-Muslim population generates ethnic tension. 
E)  It has poor quality educational institutions.

Question 7

India's economy is most advanced in what economic activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  engineering technology 
B)  automobile production 
C)  electrical appliances 
D)  software development 
E)  consumer electronics 
A)  engineering technology 
B)  automobile production 
C)  electrical appliances 
D)  software development 
E)  consumer electronics

Question 8

Where do most people in South Asia live?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the major cities 
B)  in compact rural villages 
C)  in the mountains 
D)  in medium-sized towns 
E)  in the suburbs 
A)  in the major cities 
B)  in compact rural villages 
C)  in the mountains 
D)  in medium-sized towns 
E)  in the suburbs

Question 9

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.
-Historically, the unity of South Asia has been based on cultural attributes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the Tamil Tigers?

Accepted Answer

A)  a sub-species of large felines in Nepal 
B)  a rebel force in Sri Lanka 
C)  an international soccer team from one of the states of India 
D)  a politically oriented singing group in Bangladesh 
E)  a group of environmental activists in Pakistan 
A)  a sub-species of large felines in Nepal 
B)  a rebel force in Sri Lanka 
C)  an international soccer team from one of the states of India 
D)  a politically oriented singing group in Bangladesh 
E)  a group of environmental activists in Pakistan

Question 11

What is the most isolated country in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

A)  India 
B)  Bhutan 
C)  Bangladesh 
D)  Pakistan 
E)  Sri Lanka 
A)  India 
B)  Bhutan 
C)  Bangladesh 
D)  Pakistan 
E)  Sri Lanka

Question 12

Compare and contrast Delhi, India and Dhaka, Bangladesh. What accounts for regional differences in such characteristics as population, function, and location of these urban areas?

Accepted Answer

Delhi is the capital of India, while Dha

Question 13

What is the longest river in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Indus 
B)  Ganges 
C)  Brahmaputra 
D)  Ghaghara 
E)  Yamuna 
A)  Indus 
B)  Ganges 
C)  Brahmaputra 
D)  Ghaghara 
E)  Yamuna

Question 14

Hinduism

Accepted Answer

A)  has always denounced the caste system. 
B)  is now the minority religion in India. 
C)  denounces mysticism. 
D)  is a universalizing religion. 
E)  places special emphasis on the use of Sanskrit. 
A)  has always denounced the caste system. 
B)  is now the minority religion in India. 
C)  denounces mysticism. 
D)  is a universalizing religion. 
E)  places special emphasis on the use of Sanskrit.

Question 15

Map ID - South Asia
 
-What is the name of the country labeled on the map with the number 7 (seven)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bangladesh 
B)  Maldives 
C)  Nepal 
D)  Pakistan 
E)  Sri Lanka 
A)  Bangladesh 
B)  Maldives 
C)  Nepal 
D)  Pakistan 
E)  Sri Lanka

Question 16

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.
-Sri Lanka is claimed by both India and Pakistan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the formation and typical climate patterns associated with monsoons in South Asia.

Accepted Answer

The dominant climatic factor in South As

Question 18

According to your textbook, in Mumbai, there is a stark contrast between poverty and wealth, and

Accepted Answer

A)  it is very dangerous for one to walk the streets. 
B)  there are riots on almost a weekly basis. 
C)  yet it remains a relatively crime-free city. 
D)  there are many homeless people on the streets. 
E)  street crime is more of a problem than organized crime. 
A)  it is very dangerous for one to walk the streets. 
B)  there are riots on almost a weekly basis. 
C)  yet it remains a relatively crime-free city. 
D)  there are many homeless people on the streets. 
E)  street crime is more of a problem than organized crime.

Question 19

Write an essay in which you examine and explain the nature and extent of poverty in South Asia, as well as the region's level of economic development, including which sectors are strong, which are weak, and what overall growth trends have been.

Accepted Answer

Poverty is extensive in the region, but

Question 20

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.
-Among the countries of South Asia, Sri Lanka has the highest life expectancy at birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Despite widespread poverty in the country of India, approximately how many Indians are able to purchase modern consumer goods such as televisions?

Why did the Bengalis in the former East Pakistan fight for independence?

Describe and analyze the reasons for high population growth in South Asia. Include an examination of family planning in your discussion.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Sikhism is a blend of Hinduism and Islam.

What name is sometimes given to the region of South Asia?

Which of the following is NOT a problem facing Calcutta, India?

India's economy is most advanced in what economic activity?

Where do most people in South Asia live?

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Historically, the unity of South Asia has been based on cultural attributes.

What are the Tamil Tigers?

What is the most isolated country in South Asia?

Compare and contrast Delhi, India and Dhaka, Bangladesh. What accounts for regional differences in such characteristics as population, function, and location of these urban areas?

What is the longest river in South Asia?

Hinduism

Map ID - South Asia -What is the name of the country labeled on the map with the number 7 (seven)?

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Sri Lanka is claimed by both India and Pakistan.

Describe the formation and typical climate patterns associated with monsoons in South Asia.

According to your textbook, in Mumbai, there is a stark contrast between poverty and wealth, and

Write an essay in which you examine and explain the nature and extent of poverty in South Asia, as well as the region's level of economic development, including which sectors are strong, which are weak, and what overall growth trends have been.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Among the countries of South Asia, Sri Lanka has the highest life expectancy at birth.

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Exam 12: South Asia

Despite widespread poverty in the country of India, approximately how many Indians are able to purchase modern consumer goods such as televisions?

Why did the Bengalis in the former East Pakistan fight for independence?

Describe and analyze the reasons for high population growth in South Asia. Include an examination of family planning in your discussion.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Sikhism is a blend of Hinduism and Islam.

What name is sometimes given to the region of South Asia?

Which of the following is NOT a problem facing Calcutta, India?

India's economy is most advanced in what economic activity?

Where do most people in South Asia live?

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Historically, the unity of South Asia has been based on cultural attributes.

What are the Tamil Tigers?

What is the most isolated country in South Asia?

Compare and contrast Delhi, India and Dhaka, Bangladesh. What accounts for regional differences in such characteristics as population, function, and location of these urban areas?

What is the longest river in South Asia?

Hinduism

Map ID - South Asia -What is the name of the country labeled on the map with the number 7 (seven)?

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Sri Lanka is claimed by both India and Pakistan.

Describe the formation and typical climate patterns associated with monsoons in South Asia.

According to your textbook, in Mumbai, there is a stark contrast between poverty and wealth, and

Write an essay in which you examine and explain the nature and extent of poverty in South Asia, as well as the region's level of economic development, including which sectors are strong, which are weak, and what overall growth trends have been.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Among the countries of South Asia, Sri Lanka has the highest life expectancy at birth.

Diversity Amid Globalization

Changing Global Environment

North America

Latin America

The Caribbean

Sub-Saharan Africa

Southwest Asia and North Africa

Europe

The Russian Domain

Central Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Australia and Oceania

Filters