South Asia Review

Use the map to locate the Ganges River.

Use the map to located Sri Lanka.

Which country is Sri Lanka?

The ​ (a)   is India's holiest river, considered a source of spiritual purification for devout Hindus. Today the river is among the world's most polluted, struggling under the pressures of modern India.

It begins high in the Himalaya Mountains and empties out into the Bay of Bengal.

This river contains ​​ (b)  

• Ganges

• Indus

• Nile

• Euphrates

• some of the world's richest farmlands.

• most of Egypt's population.

What is the primary focus of the South Asia Review journal?

• Literature and culture

• Economic policies

• Political science

• Environmental studies

Which country is not typically considered part of South Asia?

• India

• Pakistan

• Thailand

• Bangladesh

What is a common theme explored in South Asian social studies?

• Technological advancements

• Colonial history

• Space exploration

• Arctic research

Which river is considered the lifeline of South Asia?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Ganges

• Danube

What is the significance of the monsoon season in South Asia?

• It brings cold weather

• It is a time for festivals

• It is crucial for agriculture

• It marks the end of the year

Which language family is predominantly spoken in South Asia?

• Romance

• Sino-Tibetan

• Indo-European

• Afro-Asiatic