Cultural Geography of Asia Answers

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3

Female literacy rates are often lower in India and some other South Asian countries because females may have __________.

A
more property rights
B
the ability to serve in government roles
C
professional work options
D
less access to education
4

The establishment of British colonies resulted in the introduction of cricket and soccer to __________.

A
Pakistan and Japan
B
India and Japan
C
Pakistan and India
D
China and Japan
6

Which of the following statements best describes the religious characteristics of Pakistan and India?

A
The majority of people in both nations practice Islam.
B
The majority of people in both nations practice Hinduism.
C
The majority of people In Pakistan practice Hinduism, and the majority of people in India practice Islam.
D
The majority of people In Pakistan practice Islam, and the majority of people in India practice Hinduism.
9

Which statement most accurately describes the role of the caste system in India today?

A
Historically, the caste system was important, but it plays no role in society today.
B
The caste system is mandated by India's legal system, and dominates all aspects of professional and social life.
C
The caste system was limited by the constitution, but many still adhere to it, especially in rural areas.
D
The caste system is still practiced today, but few people face discrimination as a result.
11

Female literacy rates are often lower in India and some other South Asian countries because females may have __________.

A
more property rights
B
the ability to serve in government roles
C
professional work options
D
less access to education
12

Which Asian language has seven dialects, including Mandarin?

A
Hindi
B
Chinese
C
Korean
D
Malay
13

Which of the following statements about religion in Southeast Asia is true?

A
Most people in the region practice either Islam or Buddhism.
B
No country in Southeast Asia has a Christian majority.
C
Hinduism is the most practiced religion in the region.
D
Shintoism was founded in the region and is still widely practiced today.
15

The establishment of British colonies resulted in the introduction of cricket and soccer to __________.

A
Pakistan and Japan
B
India and Japan
C
Pakistan and India
D
China and Japan
16

Which of the following countries struggles with language diversity, making it difficult for the government to communicate effectively and educate its population? i. India ii. Japan iii. Pakistan

A
i. and iii. only
B
i only
C
ii. and iii. only
D
i., ii., and iii.
17

Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Photo by Swaminarayan Sanstha The Akshardham Temple, shown above, is a historic Hindu temple in New Delhi. As of 2010, over 80% of the population in __________ followed the Hindu faith.

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A
Japan
B
China
C
Vietnam
D
India
18

The achievements of the Tang and Song Dynasties include __________.

A
the creation of the caste system
B
the invention of gunpowder and the growth of Confucianism
C
the unification of Japan
D
the spread of Islam throughout China
19

Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. In which country would one most likely view the sport shown in the photo above?

Question illustration
A
India
B
Thailand
C
Japan
D
China

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