Unit 7: South Asia

largest country in South Asia

• India

• Pakistan

• Sri Lanka

• Bangladesh

How does the Ganges River help India's economy?

• provides irrigation to crops and rich farmlands

• Allows tourists a place to swim

• People fish and make money

What is the largest religion in India?

• Jainism

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

This religion follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama or the "Buddha".

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Hinduism

Which definition best describes karma?

• Your actions in this life determine your next life

• When you die your soul will be born into a new body/life

Which definition best describes reincarnation?

• Your actions in this life determine your next life.

• When you die, your soul will be born into a new body.

Where is Mt. Everest located?

• Pakistan

• Nepal

• Russia

• Sri Lanka

India has natural protection from invaders in the form of

• the Himalaya Mountains

• the Great Wall of China

• a Monsoon Season

• the Silk Road

In general, South Asian countries have a ___ standard of living.

Low or High

One of the most famous Indian landmarks

• Taj Mahal

• Mount Everest

• Hinduism

• Diwali