South Asia Quiz

Which river is considered to be sacred by Hindus? Pilgrims flock to Varanasi and perform religious rituals along the banks of the river and in the river. One-tenth of the world's people lives in the valley of this river.

• Indus

• Ganges

• Narmada

What country was Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism founded?

• India
• Japan
• China

How does the Himalayan Mountains separate the Indian subcontinent?

• Separate the Indian subcontinent from East Asia.

• The Himalayan Mountains separate India from Australia.
• The Himalayan Mountains are located in South America.

How was Gandhi's actions similar to Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela?

• They all advocated for violent uprisings against oppressive regimes.
• They promoted civil disobedience and nonviolent, resistance to achieve social justice

• They were all known for their military leadership in their respective countries.

Which two countries primarily claim the region of Kashmir?

• India and Pakistan
• America and Nepal

• Afghanistan and Iran

1. In the conflict over the Kashmir region, the major religion of the population in Kashmir is​ ​ ​ ​ (a)   ​

2. Despite the population being Muslim, the leader of the Kashmir region practices ​ (b)   ​

• Islam
• Hinduism

How do monsoons mainly influence the climate of India?

• Providing essential rainfall for agriculture and affecting temperature patterns.

• Monsoons only bring cold weather to India.
• Monsoons have no effect on agriculture in India.

If monsoons affect India's climate, what climate would the island nation of Sri Lanka be?

• Tropical climate
• Desert climate
• Polar climate

What is the main environmental issues about the Ganges River?

• Pollution from industrial waste and sewage discharge.
• Droughts affecting water levels.
• Overfishing of aquatic species.

How were the Himalayan Mountains formed?