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 Contemporary South Asia 50 Flashcards |
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What are the eight countries that comprise South Asia? |
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India, Nepal, Pakistan, Maldives, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.  |
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True or False: India and Pakistan are the only nuclear powers in South Asia. |
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True.  |
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Fill in the blank: The region of South Asia is defined by natural barriers like the ___ and the ___. |
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Himalayas and Indian Ocean.
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What significant political change occurred in Nepal in 2008? |
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Nepal shifted from a monarchy to a democratic republic.
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Riddle: I am a region surrounded by oceans and known for my diverse cultures, yet I face many conflicts. What am I? |
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South Asia.  |
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Short answer: How have the democratic experiences in South Asia challenged previous beliefs about democracy? |
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They have shown that democracy can thrive in less prosperous countries, contrary to the belief that it only succeeds in affluent nations.  |
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Multiple Choice: Which country in South Asia became a constitutional monarchy in 2008? A) Sri Lanka B) Bhutan C) Maldives D) Nepal |
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B) Bhutan.  |
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What common aspirations do people in South Asian countries share regarding governance? |
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They share a strong aspiration for democracy and support representative democratic institutions. |
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What event led to the creation of Bangladesh in 1971? |
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The Bangladesh crisis during General Yahya Khan's military rule, which resulted in Pakistan losing East Pakistan.  |
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Fill in the blank: General Ziaul-Haq removed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto from power in ___ after his elected government from 1971 to 1977. |
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1977 |
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True or False: Since 2008, Pakistan has been governed solely by military leaders. |
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False. Since 2008, democratically elected leaders have governed Pakistan. |
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Riddle: I am a leader who faced a pro-democracy movement in 1982, but my rule ended in 1988 when elections were held. Who am I? |
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General Ziaul-Haq  |
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What are some factors contributing to Pakistan's unstable democracy? |
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The military's social dominance, influence of the clergy and landowning aristocracy, and conflicts with India.  |
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Fill in the blank: Pro-military groups in Pakistan argue that political parties and democracy are ___ due to the need for national security. |
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Flawed  |
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Multiple Choice: Who was elected President of Pakistan in 2001 after removing Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif? A) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto B) Benazir Bhutto C) General Pervez Musharraf D) General Yahya Khan |
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C) General Pervez Musharraf  |
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What role has the international community played in Pakistan's military dominance? |
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Lack of genuine international support for democracy; Western countries favored military rule due to concerns over terrorism and Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. |
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True or False: There is a strong anti-democracy sentiment among the Pakistani populace. |
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False. There is a strong pro-democracy sentiment in Pakistan. |
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Riddle: I am the political party led by Benazir Bhutto, which competed with the Muslim League for control of Pakistan's politics. What am I? |
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Pakistan People's Party |
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What event led to the independence of Bangladesh in 1971? |
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The India-Pakistan War resulted in the surrender of Pakistani forces in East Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh.  |
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True or False: Sheikh Mujib-ur Rahman was able to establish a multi-party political system immediately after independence. |
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False. He amended the constitution to a presidential system and abolished all political parties except the Awami League. |
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Fill in the blank: The people of Bangladesh protested against the dominance of ___ and the imposition of the ___ language. |
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West Pakistan; Urdu |
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Riddle: I was once part of Pakistan, but after a struggle and a war, I became my own nation. What am I? |
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Bangladesh  |
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What role did India play in the independence of Bangladesh? |
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India supported East Pakistan during the military actions that led to a refugee crisis and ultimately intervened in the India-Pakistan War, which resulted in Bangladesh's independence.  |
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Multiple Choice: Who led the struggle for autonomy in East Pakistan? |
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A) Ziaur Rahman B) Lt Gen H. M. Ershad C) Sheikh Mujib-ur Rahman D) General Yahya Khan |
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After Sheikh Mujib's assassination, which political party was established by Ziaur Rahman? |
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The Bangladesh National Party.  |
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