South Asia Quiz

A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

customs or beliefs handed down from generation to generation

• Traditions

• Monsoons

• Tsunami

seasonal winds that affect climate in the southern areas of Asia, resulting in wet spring and summer months and dry winter months

• Monsoon

• subcontinent

• typhoons

• plate tectonics

The rainy season in South Asia. Important for crops.

• Brahmin

• monsoon season

• Sudra

• subsistence farming

The tallest mountain range in the world. Includes Mt. Everest. Isolated South Asia.

• Hindu Kush Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Himalaya Mountains

What country is this?

• Bangladesh

• Pakistan

• India

• Sri Lanka

A famous monument built in India to honor the ruler's wife

• Hindu temple

• Mosque

• Taj Mahal

A festival celebrating the beginning of Spring

• Holi

• Hindu temple

• Mosque

• Taj Mahal

An important and sacred river in India

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Mississippi River

• Ganges River

This profession relies on the seasonal monsoons

• Factory workers

• Teachers

• Farmers

• Politicians