Created by the collision of the Indian Subcontinent with Asia, this mountain range is the tallest in the world.

What part of South Asia is one of the world's most fertile farming regions?

A large swirling storm that can cause devastation

This river mostly flows through modern-day Pakistan and was the site for the subcontinent's earliest civilization

This island nation is off of the southeast coast of the Indian subcontinent

Which two religions arose in southern Asia during tthe 500's BCE

The major religion of India that believes in reincarnation, the caste system, and many gods as being part of a single god

An architectural monument constructed by Shah Jahan - a Mughal ruler - in memory of his beloved wife

Often called "Mahatma," he used non-violent civil disobedience to gain independence, from Britain, for India

The highest caste in Hinduism, traditionally the priests and scholars

A Muslim empire during the 1500's and 1600's

1/12th of the world's people live here

The most commonly spoken first language of (mostly northern) India, although there are 23 official languages.

"Untouchable," a member of the lowest caste

Which religion is followed by most Pakistanis?

What is the main cause of enduring trouble between India and Pakistan?

Composed of more than 200,000 lines, this is the longest epic poem ever written, full of stories meant to help Hindus