Nepal and Sri Lanka Flashcards
Which is not true about Nepal?
Nepal is landlocked, with no direct access to sea routes for shipping.
The south is a mainly forested region.
The area between the north and south has hill ranges and lesser mountains.
To the north are the Himalaya mountains.
The south is a mainly forested region.
Yes, the Terai is an agricultural zone.
Which is not true about the political history of Nepal?
The Shah Dynasty of kings came to rule the Kathmandu Valley region in the 18th century.
Traditionally the cities of the Kathmandu Valley, with their larger populations, dominated the country politically.
The Rana dynasty and kingship system remains in power.
The Rana family ruled as absolute monarchs until Nepal evolved into a constitutional monarchy beginning in 1951.
The Rana dynasty and kingship system remains in power.
Yes, kingship is finished.
Which of these was not a factor in the end of kingship in Nepal.
The Maoist insurgency gained strength and the kingship was replaced with a republic system in 2006.
Having toppled the kingship, the Maoists set themselves up as rulers in a one-party state, as in China.
The former king’s brother became king, but he was not popular because he interfered with the actions of parliament.
The crown prince went on a rage and killed the king and many family members in 2001.
Having toppled the kingship, the Maoists set themselves up as rulers in a one-party state, as in China.
Yes, it is now a multi-party system.
Which of these is not one of the obstacles to modernization and development listed in the Nepal lecture slides?
Competitive neighbours.
Oppression of women.
Lack of infrastructure.
Improved education.
Challenging geography.
Oppression of women.
Yes, there is room for improvements in women’s rights, but that was not on the list.
Which is not true about the Living Goddess practice in Nepal?
Once chosen the young girl and her family move into the house reserved for the living goddess.
She is raised like a princess and should not bleed, play outside or touch the ground.
She must resign when she reaches age 21 years old, to be replaced by a new one.
The girl is always chosen from the Shakya clan , which was also the clan of the Buddha.
She must resign when she reaches age 21 years old, to be replaced by a new one.
Yes, when must she resign?
Which is not true about the geography and population of Sri Lanka?
The majority population are known as the Sinhalese, whose language and ancestry date back to northern India.
The famous Ceylon teas are grown in the central highlands.
The northern part of the Island, where most people are ethnic Tamil, is lush, enjoying lots of rainfall.
The largest minority population are known as the Tamils, whose language and ancestry relate to the peoples of southern India.
The northern part of the Island, where most people are ethnic Tamil, is lush, enjoying lots of rainfall.
Yes, the north has a dry climate.
Which is not true about the political history of Sri Lanka?
The Dutch were the first Europeans to control at least parts of the island.
The Portuguese once colonized parts of island, introducing Roman Catholicism.
The British took control starting in 1796 and lasting until independence.
Independence came in 1948, just one year after India and Pakistan gained independence.
The Dutch were the first Europeans to control at least parts of the island.
Yes, the Portuguese were first.
Which is not true about the religions of Sri Lanka?
Most of the Moors are Muslim.
Most of the Tamils are Hindu.
The majority of the Sinhalese are Theravada Buddhists.
Although Sri Lankan religions mostly derive from India, there is no caste system in Sri Lanka.
Although Sri Lankan religions mostly derive from India, there is no caste system in Sri Lanka.
Yes, there is a caste system, but it differs some from the Indian one.
Which is not true about the system of government in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka usess a ‘Contingency’ system for presidential elections, meaning that people specify their choices by ranking them as first choice, second choice, etc.
A serious constitutional crisis erupted in 2018 when the the PM refused to step down, but now things have become normal again.
The current President and current Prime Minister are brothers with the family name Rajapaksa.
The President is more ceremonial, with the real power in the hands of the Prime Minister.
The President is more ceremonial, with the real power in the hands of the Prime Minister.
Yes, the President has the real power, unlike in many systems.
Which is not among the current Issues mentioned in lecture slides?
Overcoming the lingering bad feelings among the Tamils about the Civil War.
Prospect for a water shortage by 2030.
Controversy over the port projects being done by the Chinese.
Worries that tourists will corrupt the local culture.
Worries that many returning ISIS fighters may spread terrorism to Sri Lanka.
Worries that tourists will corrupt the local culture.
Yes. There are concerns about improving the rights of women, but that was not mentioned in the slides.
Which of these is not one of the obstacles to modernization and development listed in the Nepal lecture slides?
Lack of fresh water resources.
Improved education.
Challenging geography.
Lack of infrastructure.
Competitive neighbours.
Lack of fresh water resources.
Which is not true about the religions of Sri Lanka?
There is a cast system, which is dominated by the brahmins.
The majority of the Sinhalese are Theravada Buddhists.
Most of the Tamils are Hindu.
Most of the Moors are Muslim.
There is a cast system, which is dominated by the brahmins.
Which is not true about the Living Goddess practice in Nepal?
Once chosen the young girl and her family move into the house reserved for the living goddess.
The girl is always chosen from the Shakya clan , which was also the clan of the Buddha.
She must resign when she reaches puberty, to be replaced by a new one.
She is raised like a princess and is only allowed to play outside with young girls her age.
She is raised like a princess and is only allowed to play outside with young girls her age.
Which is not true about the geography and population of Sri Lanka?
The majority population are known as the Sinhalese, whose language and ancestry date back to northern India.
The famous Ceylon teas are grown in the central highlands.
Most of the Sinhalese people are Christian, because their ancestors were converted to Christianity during the colonial period of rule by predominantly Christian countries.
The largest minority population are known as the Tamils, whose language and ancestry relate to the peoples of southern India.
Most of the Sinhalese people are Christian, because their ancestors were converted to Christianity during the colonial period of rule by predominantly Christian countries.
Which is not true about the political history of Nepal?
Traditionally the cities of the Kathmandu Valley, with their larger populations, dominated the country politically.
The Shah Dynasty of kings came to rule the Kathmandu Valley region in the 18th century.
The Rana family ruled as absolute monarchs until Nepal evolved into a constitutional monarchy beginning in 1951.
The last king was very popular with the people.
The last king was very popular with the people.
