Countries
This country is home to the Indus River Valley and the birth of South Asian civilization.
Pakistan
This mountain range is home to the tallest mountains in the world.
The Himalayas
This is the majortiy religion in India. Believes in reincarnation and the caste system.
Hinduism
This country colonized South Asia
Great Britain (UK)
This weather pattern is why South Asia has a rainy season
Monsoon
This country is known as "The land of the Thundering Dragon."
Bhutan
The second tallest mountain in the world. (found in Pakistan)
K2
Founded in Nepal, the Dali Lama is considered a holy person by them.
Buddhism
This is the term used for the government of colonized India.
Raj
The year India tested its first nuclear weapon
1974
This country has the largest population of any country in South Asia.
India
Name 2 of the three longest rivers in South Asia
Ganges, Brahmaputra, or Indus
This religion has the men wear turbans and beard. They are also given a ceremonial dagger when they become of age.
Sikhism
Who was the man who fought for independence in India?
Mohandas Gandhi
What country is home to the militant group the Tamil Tigers?
Sri Lanka
This country has the highest population density of any country in South Asia.
Bangladesh
What type of Island chain are the Maldives?
archipelago
This religion is not allowed to harm another living thing, so they walk with their heads down to avoid stepping on something.
Jainism
What year did India gain independence?
1947
Siddhartha Gautama founded which religion?
Buddhism
This country requires you to be Muslim to be a citizen.
The Maldives
This area is being contested between India and Pakistan. (Led Zepplin has a song titled after it)
Kashmir
What are the 3 main gods of Hinduism?
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
What 3 countries were created when decolonization happen?
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
This empire started in the Indus Valley and was the first to control most of India.
Mughal Empire