Map of Southeast Asia
Which Regions in South Asia are most likely to flood?
The low lying areas-areas that are barely above sea level like the land in the country of Bangladesh.
Describe Hinduism. Which nations in South Asia are predominantly Hindu?
Hinduism is a religion that began in the modern day nation of India which has three images of Gods-Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
Which nations in South Asia are the most populated?
India is the most populous nation in the region
What religion believes in reincarnation?
Hinduism
What of the world is India located?
Southeast Asia
Define a Monsoon. What impact does it have on South Asia?
A monsoon is a seasonal wind; this seasonal wind will either bring rains or dry conditions depending on where the monsoon winds begins
Which religion believes in reincarnation, dharma, and karma?
Which animal is scared?
Hindus
cows are scared.
Name two of the predominant rivers in India.
Why is it polluted?
Ganges River, Indus River
Sewer waste, animal, people, and industrial waste are deposit in the river
In Southeast Asia what religion believes in monothesis God?
Muslim
Indian culture developed in what valley?
Indus Valley
Describe the summer monsoon in South Asia? Name two countries affected by the monsoon.
The summer monsoon bring rain to countries like India and Bangladesh which in many cases cause flooding.
Describe Islam. Which nations in South Asia are predominantly Muslim?
monothestic religion 5 pillars, one God, pray 5 times a day facing Mecca; pilgrammage to Mecca once in lifetime, fast from Sun up to sun down during holy month of Ramadan, give to charity
Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Maldives
Country GDP Life Expectancy Literacy Rate
Bangladesh $472 63 41%
India $1,089 65 61%
Sri Lanka $1,729 74 92%
Bhutan $1,576 66 47%
Nepal $1,190 66 53%
Which nation in South Asia is least developed?
Bangladesh
Which religion believe live after death you will be reborn in a form from previous life?
Hinduism
True of False?
The Indian civilization dates back 4,500. years ago?
True
Describe the winter monsoon in South Asia.
What is Dharma?
What is Karma?
Dharma is Moral duties to Gods, family, society
Karma is Deeds in one life affect your social position in the next life
What is Outsourcing? Give an example of where and why this is happening?
When a company hires workers or other companies outside of the country to produce a product because it is cheaper to hire workers elsewhere.
This has happened in manufacturing of products and in sewing of clothing.
Which religion practices praying five times a day toward Mecca, giver alms to the poor, fast from sun up to sun down, make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in your lifetime
Muslim
True of False?
Pakistan was once part of India?
True
What is the mouth of a River? What is the source of a river? What impact do the Himalayas have on South Asia?
the mouth is where a river enters a large body of water ends.
The source of a river is where the river begins or starts
the Himalayas act as a barrier to this region and create a subcontinent
What is the caste system?
What is reincarnation?
Caste System-an outlaw system that separated people in society based on their jobs
Reincarnation cycle of being born, dying, and being reborn
Why is the population growing in much of South Asia?
Better medicine, declining death rates, lower infant mortality, and continued high birth rates have lead to many nations in the region to increase in their population
Which religion have three images of Gods- Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva?
Hinduism
What religion originated from India?
Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism originated from India