Chapter 12 geography
What work are Sikh men noted for?
Bodyguards
What group of people is at the top of the Hindu caste (varna) system?
Brahmins (priestly class)
What language has been suggested as a neutral national language in India?
English
The Punjab is considered to be the breadbasket of Sri Lanka.
False
What is the most widely spoken language in South Asia?
Hindi
Sikhism is a blend of what two religions?
Hinduism and Islam
Which country of South Asia has the largest population in the region?
India
What religion dominates in Pakistan and Bangladesh?
Islam
With which religion was the Mughal Empire of South Asia identified?
Islam
Who brought Islam to South Asia?
Persian warriors during the expansion of their empire
What is the most serious natural hazard in Bangladesh?
Flooding
What religion dominates in India?
Hinduism
Where do most people in South Asia live?
In compact rural villages
What territory in South Asia is claimed by both India and Pakistan?
Kashmir
Who is the father-figure of Indian independence?
Mohandas Gandhi
Which of the following countries of South Asia is an island?
Sri Lanka
What climatic factor dominates South Asia, often causing summer floods?
monsoons
What physical feature is needed for orographic precipitation to occur?
mountain
India's economy is most advanced in what economic activity?
software development
What environmental damage often occurs after many years of irrigation?
soil salinization
What name is sometimes given to the region of South Asia?
the Indian subcontinent
What is the rain-shadow effect?
the area of low rainfall found on the leeward (downwind) side of a mountain range
The Buddha
was born into a wealthy family in northern India.
Which of the following phrases best describes the outcome of the Green Revolution?
an agricultural success, but an ecological and social failure
What are the causes of deforestation in South Asia?
All of the above
What is the name for India's secluded or untouchable caste?
Dalits
Why did the Bengalis in the former East Pakistan fight for independence?
They felt they were treated as second-class citizens.
Among the countries of South Asia, the Maldives is likely to be most concerned about climate change.
True
South Asia could soon surpass East Asia to become the world's most populous region
True
What are the sources of ethnic violence in Sri Lanka?
cultural and political differences
