South Asia Geography

Using your maps from the slide shows: Select all of the following countries that are a part of Southern Asia.

• India

• Pakistan

• Nepal

• Bangladesh

• Bhutan

What is the name of the mountain range that stretches across India, Nepal, and Bhutan?

• Andes Mountains

• Alps Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Himalayan Mountains

Which major ocean is a part of Southern Asia?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Southern Ocean

Which portion of southern Asia do MOST people live?

• East

• West

• North

• South

Which river in India has the highest population of people around it?

• Godavari River

• Krishna River

• Indus River

• Ganges River

According to the article, what do people living in Bangladesh call the Ganges River?

• Rice

• Ganga

• Padma

• Gaia

Why is the Ganges River important to South Asian culture?

• It is considered to be holy, or religiously important.

• In West Bengal it is still used to transport agricultural products.

• It is one of the most fertile agricultural areas.

• The Ganges contains a precious metal known as Vibranium.