South Asia Geography

South Asia is also known as the...

• Indian subcontinent
• India zone
• Indo-Gangetic Plain
• least mountainous region of the world

Which of the following countries IS NOT part of South Asia?

• Pakistan
• Bhutan
• China
• India

Which of the following bodies of water DOES NOT surround, or IS NOT located near, South Asia?

• Indian Ocean
• Bay of Bengal
• Atlantic Ocean
• Arabian Sea

True OR False:
The northern mountains and bodies of water around South Asia have isolated the area from the rest of Asia and world.

• True
• False

True OR False:
The Himalayas are located in the Southern region of South Asia (near the bottom tip of India).

• True
• False

Mt. ____________ is the tallest mountain in the world and is located in the country of ____________.

• Everest, India
• Fuji, Japan
• Kilimanjaro, Kenya
• Everest, Nepal

The Ganges River is the holiest river of the __________ religion.

• Buddhist
• Islamic
• Christian
• Hindu

Which of the following is true about the Ganges River?

• It is the largest river in India
• The ashes of the deceased are released into it
• Hindus view it as a goddess
• All of these options

Hindu and Buddhist beliefs affect many people's diets in the region and as a result a large number of people are...

• vegans

• omnivores

• vegetarians

• carnivores

Sherpas are...

• Natives from Nepal
• Natives from Tibet
• Expert guides for Himalayan mountain climbers
• All of the options