Chapter 12 geography

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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


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