Question 1

What two countries in South Asia have nuclear weapons?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What group of people is at the top of the Hindu caste system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kshatriyas 
B)  Shudras 
C)  Dalits 
D)  Brahmans 
E)  Vaishyas 
A)  Kshatriyas 
B)  Shudras 
C)  Dalits 
D)  Brahmans 
E)  Vaishyas

Question 3

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.
-A thousand years ago, the major unifying force in South Asia was language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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.
-The Western Ghats are a range of mountains that separate the narrow western coast of India from the rest of the country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which country in South Asia is only 6 feet above sea level at its highest point, and therefore is most threatened by rising sea levels predicted to accompany climate change?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Maldives 
B)  Sri Lanka 
C)  India 
D)  Pakistan 
E)  Bangladesh 
A)  the Maldives 
B)  Sri Lanka 
C)  India 
D)  Pakistan 
E)  Bangladesh

Question 6

In what South Asian country is the Deccan Plateau located?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pakistan 
B)  Bangladesh 
C)  India 
D)  Nepal 
E)  Bhutan 
A)  Pakistan 
B)  Bangladesh 
C)  India 
D)  Nepal 
E)  Bhutan

Question 7

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.
-Nepal was an ally of Bangladesh in its war of independence against Pakistan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.
-The region of South Asia is sometimes called the Subcontinent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During the period of British colonialism in South Asia, why did the British allow the tribal Pashtun-speaking areas of what is now northwest Pakistan to retain their independence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The people of these areas aided the British in their war effort against Afghanistan. 
B)  The people of these areas proved to be formidable foes of the British, and used their might to retain both their own territory, while gaining portions of India as well. 
C)  The British began to realize that their colonial policies were culturally insensitive and thus started an experimental policy to allow this region to remain independent. 
D)  to avoid diluting their efforts in India 
E)  This region would serve as a secondary buffer against the Russians to the north. 
A)  The people of these areas aided the British in their war effort against Afghanistan. 
B)  The people of these areas proved to be formidable foes of the British, and used their might to retain both their own territory, while gaining portions of India as well. 
C)  The British began to realize that their colonial policies were culturally insensitive and thus started an experimental policy to allow this region to remain independent. 
D)  to avoid diluting their efforts in India 
E)  This region would serve as a secondary buffer against the Russians to the north.

Question 10

About what percentage of people in South Asia live in cities?

Accepted Answer

A)  just over 10% 
B)  nearly 35% 
C)  approximately 50% 
D)  nearly 65% 
E)  more than 75% 
A)  just over 10% 
B)  nearly 35% 
C)  approximately 50% 
D)  nearly 65% 
E)  more than 75%

Question 11

What territory in South Asia is claimed by both India and Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sri Lanka 
B)  the Indian State of Goa 
C)  Kashmir 
D)  Madhya Pradesh 
E)  Punjab 
A)  Sri Lanka 
B)  the Indian State of Goa 
C)  Kashmir 
D)  Madhya Pradesh 
E)  Punjab

Question 12

What makes the Himalayan Mountains of South Asia distinctive?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are home to more species than any other place except the Amazon basin. 
B)  They are the world's tallest. 
C)  They are the world's oldest. 
D)  They are the world's wettest. 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  They are home to more species than any other place except the Amazon basin. 
B)  They are the world's tallest. 
C)  They are the world's oldest. 
D)  They are the world's wettest. 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 13

Which country of South Asia has the largest population in the region?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Map ID - South Asia
 
-What is the name of the country labeled on the map with the number 3 (three)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bangladesh 
B)  Bhutan 
C)  India 
D)  Nepal 
E)  Pakistan 
A)  Bangladesh 
B)  Bhutan 
C)  India 
D)  Nepal 
E)  Pakistan

Question 15

In 2007, India signed an agreement with another country that could improve its energy and environmental outlook. What country was it, and what did the agreement specify?

Accepted Answer

A)  India signed an agreement to encourage Japanese companies to invest in India's energy sector and transfer energy-saving technology. 
B)  India signed an agreement with the Russian government to purchase oil at a bargain price. 
C)  India signed an agreement with Sri Lanka to work together to develop solar energy technology. 
D)  India signed an agreement to encourage U.S. industries to work with it to develop its nuclear energy industry. 
E)  India signed an agreement with Iran to purchase natural gas. 
A)  India signed an agreement to encourage Japanese companies to invest in India's energy sector and transfer energy-saving technology. 
B)  India signed an agreement with the Russian government to purchase oil at a bargain price. 
C)  India signed an agreement with Sri Lanka to work together to develop solar energy technology. 
D)  India signed an agreement to encourage U.S. industries to work with it to develop its nuclear energy industry. 
E)  India signed an agreement with Iran to purchase natural gas.

Question 16

What is the most common employment for today's Indian immigrants to the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  cab driver 
B)  professional 
C)  street merchant 
D)  farmer 
E)  construction worker 
A)  cab driver 
B)  professional 
C)  street merchant 
D)  farmer 
E)  construction worker

Question 17

Who is the father-figure of Indian independence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mohandas Gandhi 
B)  Koose Veerappan 
C)  Raj Kumar 
D)  Siddhartha Guatama 
E)  Aasif Mandviwala 
A)  Mohandas Gandhi 
B)  Koose Veerappan 
C)  Raj Kumar 
D)  Siddhartha Guatama 
E)  Aasif Mandviwala

Question 18

Of the following regions or countries of South Asia, where would you be most likely to find a Muslim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kerala 
B)  Nepal 
C)  Kashmir 
D)  Bhutan 
E)  Sri Lanka 
A)  Kerala 
B)  Nepal 
C)  Kashmir 
D)  Bhutan 
E)  Sri Lanka

Question 19

In what sector of the economy do most of today's Indian immigrants to the United States work?

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  tertiary 
D)  quaternary 
E)  There is a mix. 
A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  tertiary 
D)  quaternary 
E)  There is a mix.

Question 20

Why do some of the poorest regions of India have relatively high literacy rates despite their poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  because of the educational efforts of Christian missionaries 
B)  because of investment in education by the provincial government 
C)  because of foreign direct investment in schools in these areas 
D)  because of Peace Corps efforts of the United States 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  because of the educational efforts of Christian missionaries 
B)  because of investment in education by the provincial government 
C)  because of foreign direct investment in schools in these areas 
D)  because of Peace Corps efforts of the United States 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

What two countries in South Asia have nuclear weapons?

What group of people is at the top of the Hindu caste system?

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -A thousand years ago, the major unifying force in South Asia was language.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The Western Ghats are a range of mountains that separate the narrow western coast of India from the rest of the country.

Which country in South Asia is only 6 feet above sea level at its highest point, and therefore is most threatened by rising sea levels predicted to accompany climate change?

In what South Asian country is the Deccan Plateau located?

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Nepal was an ally of Bangladesh in its war of independence against Pakistan.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The region of South Asia is sometimes called the Subcontinent.

During the period of British colonialism in South Asia, why did the British allow the tribal Pashtun-speaking areas of what is now northwest Pakistan to retain their independence?

About what percentage of people in South Asia live in cities?

What territory in South Asia is claimed by both India and Pakistan?

What makes the Himalayan Mountains of South Asia distinctive?

Which country of South Asia has the largest population in the region?

Map ID - South Asia -What is the name of the country labeled on the map with the number 3 (three)?

In 2007, India signed an agreement with another country that could improve its energy and environmental outlook. What country was it, and what did the agreement specify?

What is the most common employment for today's Indian immigrants to the United States?

Who is the father-figure of Indian independence?

Of the following regions or countries of South Asia, where would you be most likely to find a Muslim?

In what sector of the economy do most of today's Indian immigrants to the United States work?

Why do some of the poorest regions of India have relatively high literacy rates despite their poverty?

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Exam 12: South Asia

What two countries in South Asia have nuclear weapons?

What group of people is at the top of the Hindu caste system?

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -A thousand years ago, the major unifying force in South Asia was language.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The Western Ghats are a range of mountains that separate the narrow western coast of India from the rest of the country.

Which country in South Asia is only 6 feet above sea level at its highest point, and therefore is most threatened by rising sea levels predicted to accompany climate change?

In what South Asian country is the Deccan Plateau located?

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Nepal was an ally of Bangladesh in its war of independence against Pakistan.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The region of South Asia is sometimes called the Subcontinent.

During the period of British colonialism in South Asia, why did the British allow the tribal Pashtun-speaking areas of what is now northwest Pakistan to retain their independence?

About what percentage of people in South Asia live in cities?

What territory in South Asia is claimed by both India and Pakistan?

What makes the Himalayan Mountains of South Asia distinctive?

Which country of South Asia has the largest population in the region?

Map ID - South Asia -What is the name of the country labeled on the map with the number 3 (three)?

In 2007, India signed an agreement with another country that could improve its energy and environmental outlook. What country was it, and what did the agreement specify?

What is the most common employment for today's Indian immigrants to the United States?

Who is the father-figure of Indian independence?

Of the following regions or countries of South Asia, where would you be most likely to find a Muslim?

In what sector of the economy do most of today's Indian immigrants to the United States work?

Why do some of the poorest regions of India have relatively high literacy rates despite their poverty?

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