South Asia Geography
This mountain range is home to the world's tallest mountains.
The countries of Central Asia all end in "-stan," which means this.
What is "land of"
This is the name of one of the major cities of Harappan civilization. (We watched a short drone video about it.)
What is Mohenjo-Daro?
Do your ______, to get good ______ .
What are dharma, karma?
This Cluster 3 teacher had an uncle who had a hook for a foot.
Who is Mr. Allegro?
This river provides water to millions of people, but over the years has become increasingly polluted causing health issues for many people.
What is the Ganges River?
Wide open grasslands in northern Kazakhstan are called this. They're good for growing wheat, but not much else.
What are steppes?
The Harappans lived near this river, which provided a water source for agriculture.
What is the Indus River?
Getting good karma will help your soul escape _____ and achieve _____.
What are samsara, moksha?
This Cluster 3 teacher has grown 4 inches taller since he started working at WMS four years ago.
Who is Mr. Casciano?
These two mountain ranges along the western and eastern coasts of India share a common name.
What are the Eastern and Western Ghats?
Two main rivers flow through Central Asia. Name one of them.
What are the Syr Darya and Amu Darya rivers?
The Harappans seem to have been a wealthy society. Name one reason why historians believe this.
Seals, weights & measures, jewelry - extensive trade
Jewelry found in all parts of cities - everyone had access to it
Toilets/plumbing in every house
In Hinduism, everything is part of this, including the atman, or human soul.
What is brahman?
This Cluster 3 teacher once worked as a part-time high-rise tower crane operator.
Who is Mr. Kirkcaldy?
This river provided a water source to one of the earliest civilizations in South Asia. Today it runs through the modern country of Pakistan.
What is the Indus River?
This sea once supported a thriving tourism and fishing industry. However, due to decisions made by the Soviet government, it has largely dried up.
What is the Aral Sea?
The Harappans seem to have traded widely with other civilizations. Name one reason why historians believe this to be true.
Seals, weights found at borders and in other trading locations.
Lapis Lazuli
Priest-King statue?
According to the Hindu priests, Queen Maya's dream meant that Siddhartha would either become ______ or _____.
What are ruler of the universe or a spiritual seeker?
Last summer, this Cluster 3 teacher came in second place in the Southern Maine Agricultural Society Annual Blueberry Pie Eating Contest. She ate 17 pies!!
Who is Ms. Fitanides?
This pass through the Hindu Kush mountains was one of the main ways in and out of South Asia. It was used for trade as well as conquering peoples.
What is the Khyber Pass?
We learned about two mountain ranges that border Central Asia. Name one of them.
What are the Pamir Mountains and the Tian Shan Mountains?
Historians believe the Harappan civilization declined mostly due to this reason.
What is climate change?
While living as an ascetic, Siddhartha practiced extreme deprivation, such as _____.
What are fasting for days, meditating in the hot sun, holding his breath for long periods of time, etc.
This Cluster 3 teacher was once featured on the cover of People magazine!
Who is Ms. Smith?
(Ask her to show you the cover!!)