World Geography: South Asia

What physical barrier has protected South Asia from outside influence until the 1900s?

• Himalaya Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Hindu Kush

What is the world's tallest mountain?

• Pike's Peak

• Mt. Everest

• K2

• Mt. Vesuvius

What physical barrier between South Asia and the rest of Asia?

• Rocky Mountains

• Hindu Kush

• Himalaya Mountains

• Andes Mountains

What country used to be a part of the Indian landmass but is now an island?

• Bangladesh

• Pakistan

• Nepal

• Sri Lanka

Who was Mohandas Gandhi?

• India's beloved nonviolent political and spiritual leader

• Dictator of India

• Leader of Pakistan

• Spiritual leader of Buddhism

What happened in 1971 in South Asia?

• Pakistan became an independent country

• Bangladesh became an independent country

• A Tsunami hit Bangladesh

• A war between Pakistan and India

Which South Asian countries have nuclear capability?

• Nepal and Bhutan

• India and Sri Lanka

• India and Pakistan

• Bangladesh and Pakistan

What was one reason why India was divided into two nations in 1947?

• differences between Hindus and Muslims created religious conflict

• conflict over natural resources

• conflict over the region of Kashmir

• conflict over Bangladesh

What are monsoons?

• very strong winds that can bring heavy rainfall during certain times of year

• Big typhoon like storms

• mountains that protect South Asia

• small earthquakes in the Himalayas

Where is the rain heaviest in South Asia?

• South Pakistan

• Eastern South Asia

• Sri Lanka

• Nepal