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The World: A Brief Introduction by Robert Hass > Region: South Asia > Flashcards

Region: South Asia Flashcards

1
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Draw a map of South Asia

Showing at least 5 countries

A

See map

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What are the 8 countries of South Asia?

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Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal

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South Asia has 3 of top 4 countries of Muslims in the world. Name them

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India, Pakistan, Bangladesh

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The largest Muslim country in the world in 2050 will be

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India

(even though 80% of India is Hindu)

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Soon the most populous country in the world will be

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India

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Sout Asia is responsible for –(%) of world GDP, yet contains –(%) of the world’s population

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4%
25%

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What are the five countries of Central Asia?

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Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

(King Kong Teaches Tap Urgently)

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Most of South Asia was formerly a colony of which country?

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Britain

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9
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Trade between states in South Asia is: high/medium/low?

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Low

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Tension in South Asia is mostly between which two countries?

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India and Pakistan

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When did the countries of Central Asia arise?

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Fall of Soviet Union in 1991

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Which two countries are closely tied with Central Asia?

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China and Russia

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Which sea borders Central Asia?

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Caspian Sea

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Is Central Asia democratic or authoritarian?

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Authoritarian

(partial exception of Uzbekistan)

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India’s economy is the —– largest

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Fifth

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What is the recent economic growth rate of India?

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7%

(World GDP growth, typically around 3%)

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How much bigger is China’s economy vs. India’s?

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5x

(Even though populations are similar size)

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Why has India’s economy lagged (e.g. vs. China)?

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Slow to adopt market-oriented reforms (only in 1991)
China did so 13 years prior

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What is India’s GDP per capita?

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$2,000

Not even in top 100. World average is about $13K

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When did India acheive independence?

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1947

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Which 2 parties have dominated politics in India?

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Mostly the Indian National Congress (center-left)
This century: Bharatiya Janata Party (right-wing)

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How many Indians don’t have access to electricity?

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200m

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23
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Is Pakistan a democracy?

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In name only
Real power is with the army

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24
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What is Pakistan’s GDP per capita?

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$1,500

(Bottom 25% of countries)

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25
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Who is the current President of Pakistan?

A

Arif Alvi

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26
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Bangladesh is second to China in the export of what?

A

Ready-made garments

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27
Q

Describe Bangladesh’s population and country size (in refernece to USA)

A

Half the population of USA, crammed into an area smaller than Wisconsin

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28
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Which minority group have moved to Bangladesh, b/c of persecution in Myanmar?

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The Rohingya

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29
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Why is Bangladesh ground zero for climate change impacts?

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Densest population areas are at sea level on the coast

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30
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Who was behind Pakistan’s indepence from India?

A

Mohammed Ali Jinnah

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31
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What is the world’s most denesely populated region?

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South Asia

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32
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What are the 3 biggest cities in India and where are they on the map?

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  • Mumbai - mid-vertical to the west
  • Delhi - North
  • Bangalore - South

(see map)

33
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What two tensions carried over from the independence of Pakistan?

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  • Disputes with India over Kashmir
  • Its separation into East Pakistan and West Pakistan

The latter resolved in 1971 war, and indepenced of East into Bangladesh

34
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What happened in South Asia in 1971?

A

Bangladesh independence from Pakistan (in the wake of political repression, military action, refugee crisis)

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35
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Did India, on its independence, align with US or Soviet Union?

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  • Non-alignment
  • In practice, close to Soviet politics (large government role, mistrust of Pakistan, with whom US had close relationship)

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36
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Who has nuclear weapons in South Asia?

A

India and Pakistan

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37
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How many states in the world have nuclear weapons?

A

Nine

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38
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When did Afghanistan declare independence?

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1919

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39
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Why did the Soviets get involved in Afghanistan in 1979?

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To help a left-wing, secular government against radical Islamic guerilla movement

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40
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What were the Islamic guerilla fighters in Afghanistan (1979) called?

A

Mujahideen

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41
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Why was the Afghanistan war of 1979 expensive for both US and Soviets?

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  • Soviets: cost and unpopularity led to break up of the Soviet Union
  • US: Mujahideen ended up attempting to take over country, with radical version of Islam

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42
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Who took over Afghanistan in 1996?

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Taliban

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43
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When was monarchy overthrown in Afghanistan?

A

1973

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44
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What is the Taliban’s doctrine?

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Sunni fundamentalists, adhering to extreme orthodox version of Islam

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45
Q

What happend on September 11th?

A
  • 4 planes hijacked
  • by al-Qaeda
  • Two crashed into twin towers
  • Third into Pentagon
  • Fourth in Pennsylvania
  • 3,000 died

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46
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What’s the Afghanistan link to September 11th?

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Taliban provided a home to Al-Qaeda

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47
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Why did USA invade Afghanistan in 2001?

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In the wake of Sep-11
Taliban’s refusal to hand over al-Qaeda members

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48
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Why was there Civil War in Afghanistan following the toppling of the Taliban (2001)?

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Unity govt. with US/Nato forces vs. Taliban - suport in South + harboured in Pakistan

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49
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When did the USA leave Afghanistan (in the war that started in 2001)?

A

2021

50
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What is the capital of Afghanistan?

A

Kabul

51
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What is the Belt and Road Initiative?

A
  • China policy
  • Launched in 2013
  • promotes infrastructure and development projects in the region
  • to increase Chinese influence abroad ….
  • and support high levels of economic activity at home

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52
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What are the superpowers doing in the South Asia region?

A

USA supporting India
China growing closer with Pakistan and other countries (part of Belt and Road Initiative)

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53
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How does India treat its Muslim minority?

A

Increasingly discriminatory
Eg Citizenship Act (fast tracks non Muslim immigrants from neighboring Muslim majority countries)

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