South Asia Quiz #2
World Geography
Name__________________
1.Founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak Dev, which religion of India believes in one god and
reincarnation?
F Islam
G Buddhism
H Jainism
J Sikhism
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Reincarnation
Siddhartha Gautama
Five Pillars
Four Noble Truths
Eightfold Path
Muhammad
2.Which of the above are characteristics of Buddhism?
A 1,
B 1,
C 1,
D 1,
2,
2,
2,
2,
4,
3,
3,
4,
5
4
5
6
3.Based on Hindu beliefs, which cultural practice of India is still followed by many despite being outlawed
in 1947?
F caste system
G reincarnation
H holy wars
J arranged marriages
4.Why would geography cause the Deccan Plateau to have a lower population density than other regions
of India?
A Most
B Most
C Most
D Most
of
of
of
of
the
the
the
the
area
area
area
area
has rugged landforms making access difficult.
has high mountains and a very arid climate.
is flooded by monsoon rains much of each year.
is composed of river deltas and jungles.
India’s “population pyramid” in 2010
India’s predicted “population pyramid” by 2050
5.Which issue will a growing number of Indians likely face in the next forty years?
A having
B having
C having
D having
to provide for a growing number of children
to plan for health care and income in old age
a stable workforce to keep the economy prosperous
political instability caused by large population growth