South Asia (Quick Assess) Ch.10

The subcontinent of South Asia is separated from the rest of Asia by the

• Bay of Bengal

• Ganges RIver

• Hindu Kush, the Karakoram Rnage, and the Himalaya.

• Thar Desert

Much of South Asia's weather is directly influenced by wind patterns called

• cyclones

• northerlies

• doldrums

• monsoons

Which ancient Indian civilization was responsible for establishing the caste system?

• Mauryans

• Aryans

• Guptas

• Mughals

In 1947, India finally obtained their independence from which country?

• Great Britain

• France

• Pakistan

• Sri Lanka

Which South Asian nation is expected to become the most heavily populated country on earth within the next 15 to 20 years?

• Pakistan

• India

• Bangladesh

• Sri Lanka

Which area has been the source of political conflict and violence between India and Pakistan?

• Nepal

• Kashmir

• Tibet

• Bhutan