Ch 12 South Asia
How would Hinduism be described as a religion?
-Can be thought of as one of the oldest religions in the world -No single founder, scripture, or commonly agreed set of teachings
List the environmental problems in South Asia:
-Global warming -Urban excess -Deforestation -Water scarcity -Over fishing -Pollution
Which of the following are problems facing Calcutta India? Which of the following is NOT a problem facing Calcutta, India?
-Lack of water -Power -Sewage treatment -Inadequate electricity It has poor quality educational institutions.
In what year did the British withdraw from India?
1947
When did Bangladesh achieve independence?
1971
What country of South Asia has been one of the most successful in the region in reducing its fertility rate?
Bangladesh
In which country of South Asia are tourists required by law to spend a considerable amount of money and come as part of an official group?
Bhutan
Of the countries of South Asia, which has the smallest population?
Bhutan and Nepal
What group of people is at the top of the Hindu caste system?
Brahmins (priests)
What is the main reason why urbanization is increasing in South Asia?
Desperate conditions for lack of work in the countryside and employment opportunities in the cities
What language has been suggested as a unifying national language in India?
English
Which of the following is one of the main reasons that Pakistan has had a difficult time achieving economic growth?
High defense costs Landlord class working agricultural land with little to no taxation
What is the most widely spoken language in South Asia?
Hindi
Sikhism is a blend of what two religions?
Hinduism and Islam
Where is Pakistan's population concentrated?
In the drainage basin of the Indus River
In which country of South Asia is Hinduism the majority religion?
India
What South Asian country is building the Quadrilateral Highway? Why?
India
What country was Bangladesh part of?
India
Which country of South Asia has the largest population in the region?
India
What South Asian country is building the Quadrilateral Highway? Why?
India , ro connect four major cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.
What trend is threatening the survival of the Zoroastrian community?
Intermarriage and low fertility
Why is Bhopal, India known?
It was the site of a 1984 gas leak at a fertilizer factory that killed over 2,500 people.
What territory in South Asia is claimed by both India and Pakistan?
Kashmir
Why is Bangladesh internationally competitive in textile and clothing manufacture?
Low wage rate
What religion dominates in Bhutan?
Mahayana (tantric) Buddhism as its official religion. It is practised throughout the entire country by 75% of the inhabitants
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?
Maldives
Who is the father-figure of Indian independence?
Mohandas Gandhi
What climatic factor dominates South Asia?
Monsoons
Which of the following best describes the geography of religion in India?
Most people are Hindu but about 15% are Muslim
What is the largest city in South Asia (based on population)?
Mumbai (Bombay)
What religion dominates in Pakistan and Bangladesh?
Muslim
Which country of South Asia has the region's lowest level of economic development?
Napal
What behavior does the South Asian religion of Jainism emphasize over all others?
Non-violence
Which region of India is considered to be its breadbasket (its area of greatest agricultural productivity)?
Punjab
What is the main crop in the Ganges Valley of South Asia?
Rice or Soybeans or Wheat
India's economy is most advanced in what economic activity?
Software / software development
In what part of India are Dravidian languages most likely to be spoken?
Southern India
What are bustees?
Sprawling squatter settlements
Which country of South Asia has the region's overall highest level of social development, in terms of favorable social indicators?
Sri Lanka
About what percentage of people in South Asia live in cities?
one third 1/3 33%
After the partitioning of India in the late 1940s and the subsequent formation of Bangladesh in 1971, what was Pakistan's policy toward the Pashtun tribes in the country?
to retain the British policy, and allow them to maintain nearly full autonomy
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?
with Japan, India and Japan's 2007 agreement Encouraged Japan's investment in energy
What physical feature is needed for orographic precipitation to occur?
Uplifting and cooling of moist monsoon winds over Western Ghats and the Himalayan foothills
What work are Sikh men noted for?
Working as bodyguards and soldiers
What is the Tata Nano?
World's least expensive and smallest car; sells for around $1,200.
What are the Tamil Tigers?
a rebel force in Sri Lanka
What phrase best describes the outcome of the Green Revolution?
an agricultural success, but an ecological and social failure
What is the cause of urban unrest in Karachi, Pakistan?
local Sindhis' opposition to the immigration of Mohjirs from India
What factor was the basis for the creation of the states in India?
language
What are the causes of deforestation in South Asia?
Agriculture then urban and industrial expansion.
Why are floods so devastating in Bangladesh?
All of the choices are correct -Because of the high population density in this region -Deforestation in Bangladesh increases runoff in the area -Powerful cyclones form over the Bay of Bengal -Natural population growth adds many new people to the region each year
Who was the "Buddha" and where was he from? What was he reacting against?
An Indian prince named Siddhartha Gautama, who renounced his wealth and social position. After becoming 'enlightened' (the meaning of Buddha) he enunciated the principles of Buddhism. He was from Lumbini, Nepal. Against Hinduism
What is the rain shadow effect?
An area having relatively little precipitation due to the effect of a topographic barrier, especially a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to lose their moisture on the windward side, causing the leeward side to be dry.
How were the Himalayas formed?
The Indian continent colliding into the Eurasian continent.
What name is sometimes given to the region of South Asia?
The subcontinent
What makes the Himalayan Mountains of South Asia distinctive?
They are home to the world's tallest peaks.
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?
This region would serve as a secondary buffer against the Russians to the North.
Who brought Islam to South Asia?
Turkic-speaking Muslims crossing through Central Asia
What are Hutments?
crude shelters built on formerly busy sidewalks in India
Where do most people in South Asia live?
in compact rural villages
What role does the Grameen Bank play in Bangladesh?
it provides low-interest credit to fund small-scale enterprise
