Countries & Capitals
This country is the largest in South Asia
India
This river creates the world’s longest alluvial plain.
Ganges River
Seasonal winds that bring heavy rain are called what?
Monsoons
This leader used peaceful protest to help India gain independence.
Mahatma Gandhi
What are India’s two official languages
Hindi and English
Name the two island countries in South Asia.
Sri Lanka and Maldives
This mountain pass allows movement through the mountains of South Asia.
Khyber Pass
Storms with strong winds and heavy rain are called what?
Cyclones
This empire built the Taj Mahal.
Mughal Empire
What is the official language of Bhutan?
Dzongkha
Name the capitals of Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
Kathmandu, Islamabad, Colombo
Name the three major rivers in South Asia.
Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra
In what two ways does a forest help the environment?
Releasing oxygen and preventing erosion
This civilization built Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.
Indus Valley Civilization
The Aryans created this social class system.
Caste system
This country’s official language is Dhivehi.
Maldives
Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?
Himalaya
What are South Asia’s three seasons?
Hot, wet, cool
This ruler encouraged religious freedom from 1556–1605.
Akbar the Great
This instrument is a long-necked string instrument used in South Asia.
Sitar
Name the three largest countries in South Asia by both population and geographical area.
India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
Ring-shaped coral islands are called what?
Atolls
These two weather events often cause flooding in South Asia.
Monsoons and cyclones
Name three differences between the Indus Valley Civilization and Aryan Civilization.
1. The Indus Valley Civilization built advanced cities with straight streets, brick houses, wells, and bathrooms, while the Aryans mostly lived as herders and farmers.
2. The Aryans created the caste system, but the Indus Valley Civilization did not have this social system.
3. The Aryans wrote the Vedas in Sanskrit, while the Indus Valley Civilization was known more for trade, craftsmanship, and city planning.
This religion considers the Ganges River sacred.
Hinduism