geography
what is the biggest country in south asia
india
what are the most common languages spoken within sub- Sahara
french and english
what are the 4 most common religions in South Asia?
Hindu, muslims, sikhs, buddhism
the _______ is the considered one of the seven wonders of the world
Taj Mahal
most south asian countries have a what type of economy
traditional economy
what is the capital of india
new delhi
two main religions in the region
christianity and islam
most nations in south Asia are considered to be what kind of government?
what is a limited government
south asia has a _______ standard of living
low
________ is the largest film production centers of the world
bollywood
name an island located in south asia
Sri lanka
homes in rural areas have _______ , lack electricity, and indoor plumbing
thatched roofs
Who did South Asia gain their independence from?
What is Great Britain
what holiday is known as the festival of lights
Diwali
what is Ms. Greens bday
June 26th
mt. everest is part of what mountain range
himalayan mountains
___what sits 500 ft below sea level and is the largest salt reserve
lake assal
what is world war 2
the _____ empire was so rich in trade its wealth came from gold and salt
mali empire
what holiday celebrates the founding of the sikh community
Vaisakhi
what physical feature is located under the sahara desert
the sahel
system that forced black and whites to lead seperate lives
the apartheid
what are the 4 languages spoken in south asia
hindi, english, pashtu, and urdu
how long was nelson mandela in prison
27 years
what position did Ms. Green play in softball
catcher