South Asia History

In the 1800s, most of South Asia was colonized by this country

• France

• United States

• Britain

• Spain

This group of people created social groups and brought Hinduism to the region.

• Aryans

• Guptas

• Moguls

• Mauryans

This is the name of the early civilization that started along the Indus River

• Harappa

• Gupta

• Aryans

• Moguls

The first South Asian civilization started along this river valley

• Indus River Valley

• Ganges River Valley

• Huang He River Valley

• Mississippi River Valley

This person was an influential leader in India who lead non-violent protests and boycotts that lead to India's independence.

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Nelson Mandela

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Aladdin

This empire developed numbers, the arts, and sciences in northern India in A.D. 320.

• Aryan

• Gupta

• Mauryan

• Mogul

This religion came to South Asia in 500 B.C.. It taught of reincarnation and the search for nirvana.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

This religion believes in many gods and reincarnation. It is a major religion in India.

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

Pakistan was created for this religious group of people.

• Hindus

• Buddhists

• Christians

• Muslims

This country gained independence in 1947.

• Nepal

• Pakistan

• Sri Lanka

• Bhutan