Unit 9 India

How are the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism similar?

• Both religions began in India and believe in reincarnation

• Both religions began in China

• Neither religion spread out of India

• Both religions believe in the Four Noble Truths

Which historic conflict was a primary reason for the political division of Pakistan and India?

• Differences between Hindus and Sikhs

• Cold War tensions between the United States and Russia

• Tensions between the British and Indian leaders

• Disputes between Muslims and Hindus

Which geographic pattern emerged in South Asia because of the Partition of India and Pakistan?

• New political borders were created to divide ethnic groups in the region

• Nations in the region formed economic bonds that have promoted growth in the area

• Democracies emerged in both Pakistan and India based on British colonial traditions.

• Strict laws reinforcing religious differences were passed in Pakistan and India.

Based on the information in the graphs, which issue is India likely to face in 2050?

• Paying health care and expenses for growing numbers of elderly

• Avoiding political instability resulting from large population growth

• Finding well-paying jobs for young people entering the workforce

• Providing education for a growing demographic of young children

Building in the style shown in the picture above is important in Bangladesh because —

• providing space for large families is important

• adapting to the extensive flooding is necessary

• having storage for surplus crops is important

• increasing tourism has opened new rental markets

What is one way India’s rapid population growth has affected the environment of the region?

• Seismic activity has rapidly increased.

• Air and water pollution has worsened.

• Rainfall levels from monsoons have lessened.

• Buildings in the region have been redesigned.

Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India?

• Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons in India.

• Monsoons only affect the coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent.

• Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall, while winter monsoons bring dry weather.

• Winter monsoons bring heavy rainfall, while summer monsoons are fairly dry.

How did geography contribute to the creation of India's northern border?

• North of the border is too cold to easily support life.

• The Ganges River is a natural boundary between India and China.

• Nepal contains few resources of interest to India or China.

• The mountains form a natural boundary between India and other countries.

Based on the map, Nepal and Bhutan differ from other South Asian countries because both are — (a)  

• lacking freshwater sources
• geographically landlocked
• considered island nations
• on the border with India

Why is the region of Kashmir a source of conflict among nations of South Asia?

• It is the only region dominated by Sikhs.

• It is an extremely poor region that often faces natural disasters.

• Its people are predominantly Islamic, though controlled by India.

• Its people are predominantly Hindu, surrounded by an Islamic nation.