From the Quiz
The Ganges has been considered a sacred river in Hinduism for thousands of years. Millions of Hindus perform religious rituals, such as purification rites and the disposal of the deceased, in the river. How have these long-practiced rituals affected the river today?
The river has become one of the most polluted in the world.
Which historic conflict was a primary reason for the political division of Pakistan and India?
Disputes between Muslims and Hindus
Known as the Teardrop of India or the Pearl of the Ocean
Sri Lanka
#1 movie in the United States right now.
The Super Mario Brothers
North Korea
Pyongyang
Which factors most account for the creation of a tropical climate throughout much of the Indian subcontinent?
Proximity to the Indian Ocean and the equator
Which cultural tradition still characterizes Indian society today, despite being outlawed in 1947?
Caste distinctions
Known as land of the dragons
Bhutan
Big Hero 6's robotic companion?
Baymax
Pakistan
Islamabad
After British leaders ended colonial rule of India, Indian leaders consolidated their authority over the subcontinent by —
ratifying a constitution
While both North America and South Asia experienced British colonization, cultural patterns in South Asia were more strongly influenced by —
ancient religious traditions
What is the name of the longest river in Africa?
Nile
NBA Eastern Conference Champions and overall #1 seed in the Playoffs.
Milwaukee Bucks
India
New Delhi
Based on the map, Nepal and Bhutan differ from other South Asian countries because both are —
geographically landlocked
Projected to take over China in population in the next 10-20 years
India
Mangroves located in Bangladesh protect this river delta and provide a home to Bengal tigers and other wildlife.
Ganges River Delta
What is the #1 trending show on Netflix? Not the answer from the last time we played.
The Night Agent
Riyadh
After gaining independence in 1947, ethnic and religious differences continued to trouble Pakistan. Early efforts to establish stability in the region eventually resulted in which group dominating political control of Pakistan?
Military officers
Forms a natural border in the northern region of India?
Name one of the 4 topics usually associated with Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama
Reincarnation
Four Noble Truths
Eightfold Path
This guy is from India and is the world's most popular Youtuber with 225 million followers.
T-Series
Nepal
Kathmandu