Lesson 12: South Asia
What religion was associated with the Mughal Empire of South Asia?
Islam
Which country of South Asia has nearly universal literacy?
Sri Lanka
Where do most people live in South Asia?
in compact rural villages
Which phrase best describes the outcome of the Green Revolution?
an agricultural success, but an ecological and social failure
Sikhism is a blend of what two religions?
Hinduism and Islam
Which country of South Asia has the largest total population in the region?
India
What language has been advocated as a neutral national language in India?
English
What is the most widely spoken language in South Asia?
Hindi
What religion dominates in India?
Hinduism
What religion dominates in Pakistan and Bangladesh?
Islam
What has made Bangladesh internationally competitive in global garment industry?
Its wage rates are extremely low.
What territory of South Asia is claimed by both India and Pakistan?
Kashmir
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
What creed does the South Asian religion of Jainism emphasize over all others?
nonviolence
What are the sources of ethnic violence in Sri Lanka?
religious and linguistic differences
The city Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore) is best-known for what economic activity?
software development
What name is sometimes given to the region of South Asia?
the Indian subcontinent
What are the Tamil Tigers?
a rebel force in Sri Lanka
Approximately how many Muslims are in South Asia?
500 million
What are bustees?
the sprawling squatter settlements in South Asian cities
What is the name for India's secluded or untouchable caste?
Dalits
Why did Bengalis in the former East Pakistan fight for independence?
They complained they were treated like second-class citizens.
What are "hutments"?
crude shelters built on formerly busy sidewalks in India
What significant natural hazard is a major environmental issue in densely populated Bangladesh?
flooding
