Vocabulary: Definition
Small river that flows into a larger area
Tributary
Dzong
Buddhist center of prayer and study
Karakoram Range and Himalayans
What forms India's northern border?
What manufactured item is a large export from Bangladesh?
Clothing
What is the main religion of India?
Hinduism
Area formed from a soil deposited located at the mouth of the river
delta
Caste
Social class based on a person's ancestry
Mohanda Gandhi
Who led the Indian movement for independence?
What is the largest industry in the Maldives?
Tourism
When did Pakistan gain independence from India?
1947
Shallow pool of water surrounded by reefs, sand bars or atolls
Lagoon
Subcontinent
Large landmass that is part of another continent but distinct from it
Brahmaputra and Ganges
What are two major rivers in Bangladesh?
What country is one of the leading producers of tea and rubber?
Sri Lanka
The founder of which religion was born in Nepal?
Buddhism
Low-lying, ring shaped island that surrounds a lagoon
Atoll
Reincarnation
Rebirth of a soul into a new body
Indus River Valley
Where were the first Indian civilizations located?
India experienced a period of great increases in food and grain production due to the use of improved seeds, pesticides, and efficient farming techniques. This time period is called the
Green Revolution
In 1971, East and West Pakistan broke apart to form Pakistan and which other country?
Bangladesh
Seasonal wind that blows over a continent for months at a time
Monsoon
Jute
Plant fiber used for making rope, burlap bags, and carpet backing.
Mt. Everest is located here.
What is Nepal?
Why do India and Pakistan both want the Kashmir region?
Water resources
Which country forms a stairway to the Himalaya?
Nepal