India Review

Mr. Halter/Ms. Bernal

The Sepoy Mutiny in India, the Boxer Rebellion in China, and the

Islamic Revolution in Iran were similar in that they…

A. restored power to the hereditary monarchies 

B. attempted to reject the traditional cultures in these countries 

C. resisted foreign influence in these countries 

D. reestablished the power of religious leaders 

In India, the Caste system determined a person’s occupation, personal

associations, and marriage partner. This situation shows that the Caste system…

A. has helped eliminate ethnic and religious rivalries 

B. has promoted social mobility within Indian society 

C. has been stronger in urban areas that in rural areas 

D. has been a way of life as well as an element of religion

Throughout the 1800’s, an increased need for both raw materials and new markets for manufactured goods led various European nations to pursue

policies of…

A. imperialism 

B. socialism 

C. isolationism 

D. communism 

One result of British colonialism in India was that India…

A. adopted a parliamentary system of government 

B. developed religious unity 

C. supported Western foreign policies in the United Nations 

D. created programs to increase its population

Which has been a major goal of both the Zionists and the

Palestinian Arabs in the Middle East?

A. To unite the Middle East under their religion

B. To improve their relations with the Soviet Union

C. To become leaders in the world economy

D. To have their own independent country

Mohandas Gandhi is best known for his…

A. use of passive resistance to achieve Indian independence 

B. desire to establish and Islamic nations 

C. opposition to Hindus holding political office 

D. encouragement of violence to end British rule 

Many people in Southeast Asia hope for the timely arrival of the summer monsoons each year

because…

A. floods are the only way to water their farmlands 

B. daily temperatures often reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit 

C. little rain has fallen for many months 

D. oases provide water for nomadic herders 

When the Indian subcontinent became independent of Great Britain, the subcontinent was

partitioned because of…

A. Religious differences between the Hindus and Muslims

B. Unresolved territorial claims of local princesC. Ethnic problems between Punjabis and

BengalisD. Economic conflicts between rural and urban

dwellers

In addition to providing water for Indian agriculture, the Ganges

River remains important to India because it is…

A. the only source of Indian hydroelectric power 

B. a sacred river for the Hindu population 

C. the birthplace of Hindu culture 

D. an unofficial boundary between the Hindus and Muslims

One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten

Commandments is that both…

A. support a belief in reincarnation 

B. promote learning as a means to salvation 

C. encourage the use of statues to symbolize God 

D. provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior 

The Koran, jihad, and the hegira are most closely associated with

the practice of…

A. Islam 

B. Judaism 

C. Shinto 

D. Buddhism 

During the 18th and 19th centuries, Europeans improved

roads and bridges and built railroads in their colonies

primarily to… A. provide jobs for the colonists 

B. obtain raw materials needed for industrialization 

C. impress the colonists with their technological knowledge 

D. help missionaries spread Christianity 

“When I go to the office, I put on my shirt and I take off my caste; when I come home, I take off

my shirt and I put on my caste.”

What is the main idea of this quotation?

A. the caste system continues to influence Indian society 

B. the caste system has been reflected by most Indians 

C. successful urban workers in India belong the same Caste 

D. the Indian government officially supports the Caste system 

The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with

the religion of…

A.  Islam 

B. Jainism 

C. Shinto 

D. Buddhism 

“A country is not merely a geographic territory. A country is also the idea given birth by the geographic territory. A country is a

sense of love that unites, as one, all the sons and daughters of that geographic territory…”

--World History: A Story of Progress

This quotation supports the idea of

A. totalitarian rule 

B. absolute monarchy 

C. mercantilism 

D. nationalism 

Which statement was true of the caste system in traditional

India?

A. Members of different castes often intermarriedB. Caste membership determined a person’s

occupationC. The highest caste was composed of

untouchablesD. The caste system had little effect on daily

village life.

In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs in Karma and dharma most directly

resulted in…

A. The establishment of a set of rules for each individual in the society.

B. The rapid industrialization of the economy.

C. A strong emphasis on the acquistion of wealth

D. A strong belief in the importance of education.

The partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947 was

primarily caused by…

A. China’s desire to expand its territoryB. The Soviet Union’s effort to divide and conquer

South AsiaC. Muslim fear of Hindu dominationD. Gandhi’s insistence on establishing a Hindu

nation

The “homespun movement” and the Salt March promoted by

Mohandas Ghandi in India are examples of his philosophy regarding change, called…

A. Industrialization

B. Isolationism

C. Nonalignment

D. Nonviolent protest

Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire?

A. Adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon

B. Defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity.

C. Establishment of Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese Dynasty

D. Use of Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero

Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?

A. Everyone should have the same social status.

B. People should pray five times a day.C. The soul can be reincarnated.D. Material wealth is a sign of the blessing

of the gods.

Which action was most opposed by Mohandas Gandhi?

A. Using violence to obtain independenceB. Boycotting foreign businessesC. Engaging in protest marchesD. Supporting the development of native

industries

The best example of nationalism is…

A. The people of India demanding independence from Great Britain

B. A medieval lord raising an army to protect his manor

C. The peacekeeping forces of the United Nations patrolling in Lebanon

D. Spain deciding to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

In India, the traditional role of women has changed during the 20th century primarily because of the…

A. Impact of increased urbanization

B. Effects of religious persecution

C. Use of passive resistance

D. Growth of political unrest