Question 1

The religious scriptures of Hinduism are known as the:

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A)   Pentateuch.
B)   Khalis.
C)   Vedas.
D)   Upanishads.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following was NOT an invader of South Asia?

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A)   the Mongolians
B)   the Persians
C)   the Romans
D)   Alexander the GreatE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

Dharavi is the name of:

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A)   India's prime minister.
B)   a major Indian river.
C)   a huge shantytown in Mumbai.
D)   a lingua franca used in India.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Almost 90 percent of the world's Hindus live in:

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A)   India.
B)   Bangladesh.
C)   Great Britain.
D)   North America.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

All of the following can be results of deforestation in hilly areas EXCEPT:

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A)   increased soil fertility.
B)   landslides.
C)   increased flooding.
D)   clogged waterways.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true of traditional marriage arrangements in South Asia?

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A)   Most marriages are arranged.
B)   The bride's family usually pays a dowry to the husband's family.
C)   The mobility of women in South Asia decreases after the woman's children are grown.
D)   The new bride goes to live in her husband's family compound.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Many Hindus believe that the Ganga River is a goddess who purifies all that she touches.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The modern country of Pakistan was once the location of West Pakistan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Contemporary South Asia governments still have institutions put in place by British colonial rule.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the most practiced religion in India?

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Question 11

What is the name of the 4000-year-old Hindu scriptures?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vedas
B)   Harappas
C)   Hindustanis
D)   CastesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The term used to describe the separating of India into two independent countries,one predominantly Hindu and the other predominantly Muslim,is:

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Question 13

The regional conflict over Kashmir primarily involves what two religious groups?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hindus and Muslims
B)   Hindus and Sikhs
C)   Muslims and Buddhists
D)   Sikhs and BuddhistsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

What is the basic idea of microcredit?

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Question 15

Which of the following countries has NOT had a woman as head of state?

Accepted Answer

A)   India
B)   Bangladesh
C)   Pakistan
D)   AfghanistanE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Briefly describe each of the four varnas within the caste system.

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Question 17

Meltwater from what mountain range feeds the headwaters of South Asia's three principal rivers?

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Question 18

What sector of the economy employs most (more than 50 percent)of South Asia's workforce?

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the agricu...

Question 19

What landforms shield South Asia from the cold airflows to the north of the region?

Accepted Answer

A)   Himalayas
B)   Western Ghats
C)   Eastern Ghats
D)   the Ganga RiverE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which group is considered officially outside of the Hindu caste system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Brahmins
B)   Adivasis
C)   Sudras
D)   KshatriyasE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 8: South Asia

Which of the following is NOT true of traditional marriage arrangements in South Asia?

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What is the name of the 4000-year-old Hindu scriptures?

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The term used to describe the separating of India into two independent countries,one predominantly Hindu and the other predominantly Muslim,is:

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The religious scriptures of Hinduism are known as the:

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Many Hindus believe that the Ganga River is a goddess who purifies all that she touches.

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Which of the following was NOT an invader of South Asia?

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Contemporary South Asia governments still have institutions put in place by British colonial rule.

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What sector of the economy employs most (more than 50 percent)of South Asia's workforce?

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Almost 90 percent of the world's Hindus live in:

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Meltwater from what mountain range feeds the headwaters of South Asia's three principal rivers?

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Briefly describe each of the four varnas within the caste system.

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The modern country of Pakistan was once the location of West Pakistan.

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Dharavi is the name of:

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Which of the following countries has NOT had a woman as head of state?

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All of the following can be results of deforestation in hilly areas EXCEPT:

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The regional conflict over Kashmir primarily involves what two religious groups?

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