(Part 1) Picturing South Asia (Thursday)
Quiz by Garrison Smith
High School
World Geography Studies
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- Q1Why is the region of Kashmir a source of conflict among nations of South Asia?It is the only region dominated by Sikhs.Its people are predominantly Hindu, surrounded by an Islamic nation.Its people are predominantly Islamic, though controlled by India.It is an extremely poor region that often faces natural disasters.120s113.43.C.16.B
- Q2While both North America and South Asia experienced British colonization, cultural patterns in South Asia were more strongly influenced by —British literary and artistic stylesrapid population growthEuropean social customsancient religious traditions120s113.43.C.16.B
- Q3The boundaries between Pakistan and India were established afterpeace treaties ending the Second World War were signeda 1945 Balochistan earthquake devastated the regionBritish leaders ended colonial rule over the region in 1947the creation of a Sikh and Muslim coalition to promote peace120s113.43.C.16.B
- Q4After British leaders ended colonial rule of India, Indian leaders consolidated their authority over the subcontinent by —opening diplomatic relations with Russiaexpelling Sikhs from the regionratifying a constitutionmaking English the official language120s113.43.C.16.B
- Q5After gaining independence in 1947, ethnic and religious differences continued to trouble Pakistan. Early efforts to establish stability in the region eventually resulted in which group dominating political control of Pakistan?British monarchsMilitary officersMuslim ayatollahsUnited Nations peacekeepers120s113.43.C.16.B
- Q6Which historic conflict was a primary reason for the political division of Pakistan and India?Disputes between Muslims and HindusTensions between the British and Indian leadersDifferences between Hindus and SikhsCold War tensions between the United States and Russia120s113.43.C.16.B