South Asia Quiz Review

A broad expanse of rich and fertile land along a riverbank

• Estuary

• Silt

• Locks

• Alluvial Plain

Which mountain range includes Mount Everest?

• the Cascades

• the Himalayas

• the Andes

• the Andys

What is the nickname of the Himalayan mountain range?

• "the Alps"

• "Cloud Kingdom"

• "The Himalayan Mountain Range"

• "Rooftop of the World"

What is a monsoon?

• Multiple months

• Thunderstorms

• Seasonal shifts in wind

• Flooding

What is the most DENSELY populated country in South Asia?

• Bangladesh

• Afghanistan

• India

• Pakistan

Which of these religions is LEAST dominant in South Asia?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

What is the main religion in India?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

What is the main religion in Pakistan and Bangladesh?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

What ethnic group migrated from Nepal to Tibet?

• Mongols

• Sherpa

• Ganges

• Purdah

What has caused conflict in Sri Lanka?

• the poor economy

• control over nuclear weapons

• water rights

• different languages and religions