Lesson 12: South Asia

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What religion was associated with the Mughal Empire of South Asia?

Islam

Which country of South Asia has nearly universal literacy?

Sri Lanka

Where do most people live in South Asia?

in compact rural villages

Which phrase best describes the outcome of the Green Revolution?

an agricultural success, but an ecological and social failure

Sikhism is a blend of what two religions?

Hinduism and Islam

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

India

What language has been advocated as a neutral national language in India?

English

What is the most widely spoken language in South Asia?

Hindi

What religion dominates in India?

Hinduism

What religion dominates in Pakistan and Bangladesh?

Islam

What has made Bangladesh internationally competitive in global garment industry?

Its wage rates are extremely low.

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

Kashmir

Which country of South Asia has the region's overall highest level of social development, in terms of favorable social indicators?

Sri Lanka

Which of the following countries of South Asia is an island?

Sri Lanka

What creed does the South Asian religion of Jainism emphasize over all others?

nonviolence

What are the sources of ethnic violence in Sri Lanka?

religious and linguistic differences

The city Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore) is best-known for what economic activity?

software development

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

the Indian subcontinent

What are the Tamil Tigers?

a rebel force in Sri Lanka

Approximately how many Muslims are in South Asia?

500 million

What are bustees?

the sprawling squatter settlements in South Asian cities

What is the name for India's secluded or untouchable caste?

Dalits

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

They complained they were treated like second-class citizens.

What are "hutments"?

crude shelters built on formerly busy sidewalks in India

What significant natural hazard is a major environmental issue in densely populated Bangladesh?

flooding


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