5.04 Quiz: People and Culture of India and the Middle East Quiz
Why is Dubai creating underwater resorts and reclaimed islands? Dubai has an incredible amount of money to spend on building projects. Dubai's population is growing at a very fast pace, some say too fast. Dubai wants to have the most extravagant resorts in the world.
All of the above
Why do some people think that the term Middle East is Eurocentric? To the people of India, the Middle East is west To the people of Russia, the Middle East is south
Both A and B
Which of the following levels is the highest level in the caste system?
Brahman
What was a tactic used by the British to stall the Indian National Congress?
Divide the Hindus and Muslims
The Middle East is defined as a Muslim, Arabic community with little or no diversity.
False
Which of the following monotheistic religions was the first to dominate the Middle East region?
Judaism
Why does the caste system in India continue to impact society?
People accept that the caste system keeps order in society and prevents chaos
Which of the following groups called for a separate nation - Pakistan?
The Muslims
hat was the most aggressive revolt of the Indian National Congress?
The Quit India Movement
What is the main religious text of the Muslims?
The Quran
Britain's Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act which separated India into two independent entities - India and Pakistan.
True
In India, Gandhi is known as the 'Father of the Nation' and his birthday is celebrated as a national holiday.
True
