South Asia 24

What is the negative affect of the summer monsoon

• Farms are irrigated by rains from the monsoons

• Monsoon rains help to regulate temperature

• Nutrient rich soils are replenished with the rains

• Flooding can cause widespread damage to homes

Why is Islam, Hindu and Buddhist art, architecture and religion found in India?

• Art often reflects a culture’s religion and beliefs.

• Most of the people in South Asia are Muslims.

• People tend to worship the art of their ancestors.

• Government-sponsored art is usually the best art.

How has high population growth rate affected the economic development in South Asia?

• It has slowed the economic development

• it has increased the economic development

• it has not affected the economic development

• It has somewhat affected the economic development

Which religion has Hinduism been in conflict within the region?

• Islam

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

What religion believes in Reincarnation, Has many gods, and believes the Ganges River is Sacred

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

• Judaism

According to India's, How does a person move up or down the caste system

• Reincarnation determined by Karma

• Earn an income of $25,000 per family of 4

• Seek spiritual guidance provided by Nanak Dev

• Fill out the official forms and pay a tax

Define Cottage Industry

• a business or manufacturing activity carried on in a person's home.

• a business or manufacturing activity carried on in a factory

In which ocean do the summer monsoons originate

• Arabian

• Atlantic

• Indian

• Bengal

How were the Himalayan Mountains formed

• the collision of tectonic plates

• humans carved them over time

• military warfare

• ocean currents

Why are the Himalayan Mountains still growing

• Erosion

• Volcanic eruptions in the Himalayas

• Tectonic plate movement

• Glaciation