India Study Guide OPT

Which of the following is a true statement about the geography of South Asia?

• Afghanistan.

• The Indus River flows through Pakistan.

• The Ganges River flows into the Bay of Bengal.

• All of the above.

The landform that makes up nearly half of South Asia is the

• Deccan Plateau.

• Himalaya Mountains.

• Arabian Sea.

• Laccadive Sea.

Which statement best describes the impact of the monsoons in South Asia?

• The dry monsoon causes droughts and famine.

• Monsoons have no significant impact in South Asia.

• The wet monsoon is essential to survival in the region.

• They bring suffering and hardship to the region.

The heavy rainfall in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and northeastern India is caused by

• the Himalayas.

• the Ganges River.

• the Arabian Sea.

• the Laccadive Sea.

Which statement about the Indus Valley Civilization is accurate?

• The Indus Valley people built great cities.

• The Indus Valley people conquered Aryans.

• The Indus Valley people were nomadic.

• The Indus Valley people had no written language.

The top class in Aryan Society was the...

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Sudras

• Vaisyas

Which of the following is a true statement about the population of South Asia?

• The population of South Asia has surpassed 1 billion.

• India has a relatively low population density.

• The population of South Asia is declining.

• South Asia has the highest population density in the world.

An example of cultural diversity in South Asia is the

• homogeneity of language.

• monotony of food choices.

• variety of religious beliefs.

• uniformity of clothing styles.

What important event happened in the Indian city of Amritsar?

• British troops killed hundreds of Indian protesters.

• Indian protesters rioted and killed hundreds of British government officials.

• Amritsar became the capital of India.

• Amritsar was destroyed by an earthquake.

Which of the following were key influences on Gandhi?

• Marxist ideology and socialist theories

• Buddhist teachings and Islamic principles

• Ideas from ancient Rome and Greece

• Hindu, Christian ideas, and the ideas of Henry David Thoreau