Cultural Geography of Asia Answers

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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.
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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.
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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?

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A
India
B
Thailand
C
Japan
D
China
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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.
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In a __________ system, people are placed into a given level of society at birth, and they remain at that level throughout their lives.

A
colonial
B
democratic
C
caste
D
dynastic
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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.
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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
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Which of the following countries is not pictured on the map above and has a very different culture from the others?

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A
China
B
Pakistan
C
Sri Lanka
D
India
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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
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Calligraphy, a decorative and artistic form of __________, is important to many of the languages of East Asia.

A
recreation
B
education
C
handwriting
D
theater
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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
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Which Asian language has seven dialects, including Mandarin?

A
Hindi
B
Chinese
C
Korean
D
Malay
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In India, the introduction of Sanskrit, Hinduism, and the caste system all occurred during the time period of __________.

A
the Ming dynasty
B
the Han dynasty
C
the Mughal Empire
D
Aryan civilizations

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