Ch. 12: South Asia
Which nation was the dominant colonial power in South Asia during the 19th century?
Britain
What is the name for India's secluded or untouchable caste?
Dalits
What religion dominates in India?
Hinduism
Sikhism is a blend of what two religions?
Hinduism and Islam
Which is a main reason that Pakistan has had a difficult time achieving economic growth?
It is burdened by high levels of defense spending, political instability, and ethnic unrest.
What territory of South Asia is claimed by both India and Pakistan?
Kashmir
The Indian film industry, known as Bollywood, is located in
Mumbai
What landlocked South Asian country has long relied upon international tourism but has recently contracted due to political instability?
Nepal
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
The most densely populated areas of South Asia are
along the Ganges and Indus river valleys
Which phrase best describes the outcome of the Green Revolution?
an agricultural success, but an ecological and social failure
How were the Himalayas and other neighboring mountain chains formed?
by the northward collision of peninsular India with the Asian landmass
What significant natural hazard is a major environmental issue in densely populated Bangladesh?
flooding
What is NOT a method combatting sexual discrimination in South Asia?
government subsidies for Indian families with dowry payments
Where do most people live in South Asia?
in compact rural villages
Which country of South Asia has the largest total population in the region?
india
What are the sources of ethnic violence in Sri Lanka?
religious and linguistic differences
What private organization acted as an arm of the British government during much of the colonial era in South Asia?
the British East India Company
What name is sometimes given to the region of South Asia?
the Indian subcontinent
The climate dynamics of the South Asian monsoon are best described as
low pressure cell builds on land during the summer, bringing precipitation to South Asia
What creed does the South Asian religion of Jainism emphasize over all others?
nonviolence
What are bustees?
the sprawling squatter settlements in South Asian cities
In the years following its independence, what was Pakistan's policy toward the Pashtun tribes along the border with Afghanistan?
to retain British policy allowing nearly full autonomy
India's biggest economic divide, its widest difference in economic development, is between
urban and rural areas