South Asia and India

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In which continent could I go to see the Great Rift Valley, Sahara Desert and Mt. Kilmanjaro at the same time?

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Africa

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Why does the government of India most likely observe Diwali as an official holiday?

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The festival recognizes Indian independence from Britain.

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Hannukah and the Jewish religion are related in the same way that Diwali is related to

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Hinduism

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China has a _____ government and India has a _____ government

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communist government; parliamentary government

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Which physical feature has been a great barrier to trade and travel in South Asia? Options: The Deccan Plateau, The Himalayas, The Ganges River, The Indian Ocean

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The Himalayas

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How is religion typically viewed by citizens in Bhutanese society?

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Citizens have the right to practice any religion and respect the religion of others.

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How do monsoons benefit India?

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Rains provide fresh water for drinking and irrigation.

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Which geographic factor has most influenced the location of wheat production in India?

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Nearness to sources of fresh water.

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Voting in an election in India, just like in the US is considered-

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a civic responsibility

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The film industry in India that creates movies to reflect the Hindu culture is called

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Bollywood.