How Well You Know South Asia? Trivia Quiz

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1.

South Asia can be described as a large, distinct landmass that is joined to a continent. The word that best describes this is:
- A.
  
  Island
- B.
  
  Country
- C.
  
  Subcontinent
- D.
  
  Peninsula
2.

In what part of South Asia are monsoon rains heaviest?
- A.
  
  Northern South Asia
- B.
  
  Eastern South Asia
- C.
  
  Southern South Asia
- D.
  
  Western South Asia
3.

What impact do the summer monsoons of South Asia have on the people living there?
- A.
  
  Causes crops to die
- B.
  
  Causes iron production
- C.
  
  Causes people to grow crops
- D.
  
  Causes animals to flee
4.

The Ganges River flows ______________ from the Himalayas.
- A.
  
  North
- B.
  
  South
- C.
  
  East
- D.
  
  West
5.

Monsoons are caused by:
- A.
  
  Wind patterns and sun exposure
- B.
  
  Wind patterns and varied land and ocean temperatures
- C.
  
  Ocean temperatures below 0 degrees F
- D.
  
  Land temperatures below 0 degrees F
6.

What two countries in South Asia primarily practice Islam?
- A.
  
  India and Pakistan
- B.
  
  Sri Lanka and Pakistan
- C.
  
  Pakistan and Bangladesh
- D.
  
  Nepal and Pakistan
7.

The concepts of karma and samsara are teachings within each of the following religions EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Buddhism
- B.
  
  Jainism
- C.
  
  Confucianism
- D.
  
  Hinduism
8.

Hindu’s revere which of the following rivers as sacred?
- A.
  
  Indus River
- B.
  
  Brahmaputra River
- C.
  
  Deccan Plateau
- D.
  
  Ganges River
9.

The word “karma” literally means:
- A.
  
  Action
- B.
  
  Peace
- C.
  
  Holy
- D.
  
  Heaven
10.

Originally the sacred text Sanskrit could only be read by:
- A.
  
  The warrior caste (Kshatriyas)
- B.
  
  The priestly caste (Brahmins)
- C.
  
  The servant caste (Shudras)
- D.
  
  Merchant caste (Vaishyas)
11.

What two reasons best explain why the British were interested in the colonizing of India?
- A.
  
  Slaves and spices
- B.
  
  Trade and medicine
- C.
  
  Raw materials and consumers
- D.
  
  Silk and textiles
12.

British colonization of India introduced all of these concepts EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  The English language
- B.
  
  Railroads
- C.
  
  Educational systems
- D.
  
  An oligarchy
13.

Gandhi stressed Indian independence through:
- A.
  
  War
- B.
  
  Non-violence
- C.
  
  Fascist nationalism
- D.
  
  Religious doctrines
14.

When did India gain independence from Britain?
- A.
  
  1855
- B.
  
  1987
- C.
  
  1796
- D.
  
  1947
15.

The Partition of India lead to:
- A.
  
  The creation of India and Pakistan
- B.
  
  The spread of Islam
- C.
  
  A famine
- D.
  
  British rule of India
16.

In which South Asian country are the most cities connected by highways? In which South Asian country are the most cities connected by highways?
- A.
  
  Pakistan
- B.
  
  Nepal
- C.
  
  Sri Lanka
- D.
  
  India
17.

In the 1990s India’s government opened it’s economy to direct foreign investments, causing most industries and companies to operate through private ownership. The following statements concerning this change are true EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Caused economic growth
- B.
  
  Expanded the middle class
- C.
  
  Caused great disparity between the upper and lower class
- D.
  
  Caused a growth in population
18.

Indian and Bangladeshi industries are known to manufacture:
- A.
  
  Cars
- B.
  
  Gold
- C.
  
  Iron
- D.
  
  Oil
19.

What is the dominant economic activity in South Asia?
- A.
  
  Trading
- B.
  
  Agriculture
- C.
  
  Manufacturing
- D.
  
  Mining and fishing
20.

Why is it important for countries of South Asia to raise other crops in addition to cash crops?
- A.
  
  To sustain the economies
- B.
  
  To sell
- C.
  
  To export
- D.
  
  To supply food to the region
21.

Where do most people in Bangladesh reside?
- A.
  
  In rural areas
- B.
  
  Suburban areas
- C.
  
  Cities
- D.
  
  Small communities
22.

The average population density in India is:
- A.
  
  Very high
- B.
  
  Low
- C.
  
  Very low
- D.
  
  Moderate
23.

What was the main effect of European colonization on South Asia?
- A.
  
  Growth of trade
- B.
  
  Growth of upper class
- C.
  
  Loss of land to the Belgians
- D.
  
  Division and religious conflict
24.

What event in 1998 made the conflict between India and Pakistan more serious?
- A.
  
  India and Pakistan declared war on each other
- B.
  
  Gandhi was assassinated causing riots
- C.
  
  Pakistani terrorists blew up the parliament buildings in New Delhi
- D.
  
  India and Pakistan both conducted underground nuclear tests
25.

Based on the Indian caste system, the caste that you were in was determined by:
- A.
  
  Birth
- B.
  
  Family
- C.
  
  Religious affiliation
- D.
  
  Money