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wcLowman South Asia
Lowman South Asia
Question | Answer |
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What is the name of a popular musical instrument in South Asia? | The Sitar is popular in South Asia. |
English is spoken in South Asia due to : | British colonization is a reason for many English speakers. |
What protects the northern border of India from foreign invasion? | The Himalaya Mountains protect the border from invasion. |
Who was the spiritual leader that organized non-violent civil disobedience campaigns? | Mohandas Ghandi was a great political leader. |
People who do the jobs no one else wants to do is part of the : | The caste system includes all types of jobs. |
Hindus honor the goddess of wealth and pray for success during : | Diwali is the time of year Hindus pray. |
What are the major religions in South Asia? | Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism are the main religions. |
People settle in the delta of the Ganges River because : | The area of the delta produces rich farmlands. |
What is considered one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" ? | The Taj Mahal is one of the world's wonders. |
What country is the Taj Mahal located in ? | The Taj Mahal is found in India. |
Expressing views by words, writing, or printing is an example of : | Freedom of speech can be expressed if safety is not endangered. |
Small scale industries making clothes and rugs in one's home is : | Cottage industries are allowed in one's home. |
26% of females completing secondary education means : | The overall quality of public education is low in India. |
Most South Asian countries' economies are : | Traditional economies are found in South Asia. |
Equal opportunity for all citizens is part of the : | The caste system abolishes restrictions on citizens. |
Limited government is found in : | Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Pakistan have limited governments. |
What countries have 3 branches of government? | Russia, India, and the United States all have 3 branches of government. |
Someone living in South Asia has a life expectancy of how many years ? | A South Asian has an average life expectancy of 70 years old. |
A poster with the image of an actress in India is connected to : | Bollywood is part of the movie industry. |
South Asians who celebrate the founding of the Sikh community are taking part in : | Vaisakhi is practiced in the Sikh community. |