Question 1

In the modern era, the occupations associated with the caste system are strictly adhered to.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

___________________________ are conflicts in which nations dispute territorial boundaries or a minority actively resists the authority of a state or local government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________________ are conflicts in which nations dispute...

Question 3

After a civil war in 1971, East Pakistan gained its independence from West Pakistan and became what present-day country?

Accepted Answer

The answer of After a civil war in 1971, East...

Question 4

Kashmir has long been dominated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sikhs. 
B)  untouchables. 
C)  Hindus. 
D)  Muslims. 
A)  Sikhs. 
B)  untouchables. 
C)  Hindus. 
D)  Muslims.

Question 5

Which of the following was, perhaps, the most damaging outcome of Britain's colonial domination of India?

Accepted Answer

A)  the partition of India into two states, India and Pakistan. 
B)  several cities, such as Bombay and Madras, becoming prosperous 
C)  the development of railroads 
D)  the development of English as a lingua franca 
A)  the partition of India into two states, India and Pakistan. 
B)  several cities, such as Bombay and Madras, becoming prosperous 
C)  the development of railroads 
D)  the development of English as a lingua franca

Question 6

The Mughals brought the caste system to India.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following provides the best description of the caste system?

Accepted Answer

A)  policy of racial segregation 
B)  custom of hierarchical social classes 
C)  laws based on religious principles 
D)  affirmative action plan for ethnic minorities 
A)  policy of racial segregation 
B)  custom of hierarchical social classes 
C)  laws based on religious principles 
D)  affirmative action plan for ethnic minorities

Question 8

The Taliban can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive. 
B)  concerned with women's rights. 
C)  forward-looking. 
D)  conservative and Islamist. 
A)  progressive. 
B)  concerned with women's rights. 
C)  forward-looking. 
D)  conservative and Islamist.

Question 9

The agricultural improvements arising out of the green revolution and elsewhere have largely bypassed South Asia's poorer farmers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The capital of Afghanistan is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Baghdad. 
B)  Iskenderon. 
C)  Kandahar. 
D)  Kabul. 
A)  Baghdad. 
B)  Iskenderon. 
C)  Kandahar. 
D)  Kabul.

Question 11

What group has been the focus of recent political reform activism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muslim politicians 
B)  politicians who demand bribes 
C)  politicians who favor foreign investment 
D)  politicians who favor more conservative gender roles 
A)  Muslim politicians 
B)  politicians who demand bribes 
C)  politicians who favor foreign investment 
D)  politicians who favor more conservative gender roles

Question 12

Together the basins of the Indus and Ganga Rivers are called the ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Together the basins of the Indus and...

Question 13

Women's literacy rates and social status are lowest in what part of South Asia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sri Lanka 
B)  the island nations 
C)  the northwest belt that stretches from Afghanistan and Pakistan through Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh 
D)  South India 
A)  Sri Lanka 
B)  the island nations 
C)  the northwest belt that stretches from Afghanistan and Pakistan through Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh 
D)  South India

Question 14

In many cases across South Asia, according to the textbook, what is a young bride's relationship to her mother-in-law?

Accepted Answer

A)  female confidante 
B)  business colleague 
C)  public liaison 
D)  domestic servant 
A)  female confidante 
B)  business colleague 
C)  public liaison 
D)  domestic servant

Question 15

What South Asian country conducted a civil war between Maoist rebels and the monarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bhutan 
B)  Sri Lanka 
C)  Pakistan 
D)  Nepal 
A)  Bhutan 
B)  Sri Lanka 
C)  Pakistan 
D)  Nepal

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a likely, currently observed, or possible effect of climate change on the Himalayan glaciers and rivers of India?

Accepted Answer

A)  flooding 
B)  a long-term water shortage 
C)  Indian rivers running dry during winter monsoon season 
D)  the movement of more human population into the higher altitudes of the Himalayas 
A)  flooding 
B)  a long-term water shortage 
C)  Indian rivers running dry during winter monsoon season 
D)  the movement of more human population into the higher altitudes of the Himalayas

Question 17

The Vaishyas are the caste of:

Accepted Answer

A)  priests. 
B)  landowning farmers and merchants. 
C)  warriors and rulers. 
D)  low-status laborers. 
A)  priests. 
B)  landowning farmers and merchants. 
C)  warriors and rulers. 
D)  low-status laborers.

Question 18

One direct effect of the dowry ritual is that poor families can be economically crippled when they pay to get their daughters married.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Children in urban areas are likely to boost family income through their labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The impact of British colonial rule on the economy of South Asia is best described by which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  The British successfully modernized the South Asian textile industry. 
B)  The British introduced modern steel, power, and durable-goods manufacturing to the South Asian region. 
C)  The British destroyed the South Asian textile industry. 
D)  The benevolent ruler approach of the British had a neutral impact on the economy of the region. 
A)  The British successfully modernized the South Asian textile industry. 
B)  The British introduced modern steel, power, and durable-goods manufacturing to the South Asian region. 
C)  The British destroyed the South Asian textile industry. 
D)  The benevolent ruler approach of the British had a neutral impact on the economy of the region.

In the modern era, the occupations associated with the caste system are strictly adhered to.

___________________________ are conflicts in which nations dispute territorial boundaries or a minority actively resists the authority of a state or local government.

After a civil war in 1971, East Pakistan gained its independence from West Pakistan and became what present-day country?

Kashmir has long been dominated by:

Which of the following was, perhaps, the most damaging outcome of Britain's colonial domination of India?

The Mughals brought the caste system to India.

Which of the following provides the best description of the caste system?

The Taliban can best be described as:

The agricultural improvements arising out of the green revolution and elsewhere have largely bypassed South Asia's poorer farmers.

The capital of Afghanistan is:

What group has been the focus of recent political reform activism?

Together the basins of the Indus and Ganga Rivers are called the ___________________.

Women's literacy rates and social status are lowest in what part of South Asia?

In many cases across South Asia, according to the textbook, what is a young bride's relationship to her mother-in-law?

What South Asian country conducted a civil war between Maoist rebels and the monarchy?

Which of the following is NOT a likely, currently observed, or possible effect of climate change on the Himalayan glaciers and rivers of India?

The Vaishyas are the caste of:

One direct effect of the dowry ritual is that poor families can be economically crippled when they pay to get their daughters married.

Children in urban areas are likely to boost family income through their labor.

The impact of British colonial rule on the economy of South Asia is best described by which of the following statements?

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Exam 8: South Asia

In the modern era, the occupations associated with the caste system are strictly adhered to.

___________________________ are conflicts in which nations dispute territorial boundaries or a minority actively resists the authority of a state or local government.

After a civil war in 1971, East Pakistan gained its independence from West Pakistan and became what present-day country?

Kashmir has long been dominated by:

Which of the following was, perhaps, the most damaging outcome of Britain's colonial domination of India?

The Mughals brought the caste system to India.

Which of the following provides the best description of the caste system?

The Taliban can best be described as:

The agricultural improvements arising out of the green revolution and elsewhere have largely bypassed South Asia's poorer farmers.

The capital of Afghanistan is:

What group has been the focus of recent political reform activism?

Together the basins of the Indus and Ganga Rivers are called the ___________________.

Women's literacy rates and social status are lowest in what part of South Asia?

In many cases across South Asia, according to the textbook, what is a young bride's relationship to her mother-in-law?

What South Asian country conducted a civil war between Maoist rebels and the monarchy?

Which of the following is NOT a likely, currently observed, or possible effect of climate change on the Himalayan glaciers and rivers of India?

The Vaishyas are the caste of:

One direct effect of the dowry ritual is that poor families can be economically crippled when they pay to get their daughters married.

Children in urban areas are likely to boost family income through their labor.

The impact of British colonial rule on the economy of South Asia is best described by which of the following statements?

Geography: an Exploration of Connections

North America

Middle and South America

Europe

Russia and the Post-Soviet States

North Africa and Southwest Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Oceania

Filters