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Physical Geography of South Asia
Physical Geography of Central Asia
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The Harappans
Hinduism
100
  • What is the name of the mountain range that separates India from China?

Himalayas

100

What desert is located in Central Asia and is one of the largest deserts in the world?

Kyzylkum Desert

100

India

Delha

100

What were the two major cities of the Harappan Civilization?

Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa

100

The name of the sacred text in Hinduism

The Vedas
200
  • Which river is considered the holiest river in India?

Ganges River

200

Name one of the two major rivers that flow through Central Asia?

Amu Darya and Syr Darya

200

Pakistan

Islamabad

200

Most homes had this type of room.

A Bathroom

200
  • What is the term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hindu belief?

Samsara

300
  • This is a historical trade route and military passage through the mountains between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The Khyber Pass

300

Name the vast grasslands found in Central Asia.

Steppes
300

Bangladesh

Dhaka

300

This blue stone with gold flecks was used a lot in Harappan jewelry.

lapis lazuli
300
  • Name one of the THREE major gods in Hinduism.

Brahma, Vishnu, or Krishna

400

What are the seasonal winds that bring rain to South Asia called?

Monsoon

400

Name one of the two major mountain ranges in Central Asia.

The Tien Shian mountains and the Pamir mountains.

400

Maldives

Mali
400

Name all five of the "Evidence of No Evidence" things archaeologists have not found in Harappan Civilization

Palaces, temples, standing army, elaborate tombs, monuments to individuals

400

The escape from samsara and release from karma.

moksha
500

Besides the Himalayas, this is another major mountain range in South Asia. The Khyber Pass goes through these mountains.

The Hindu Kush

500
Which sea in Central Asia has largely dried up due to rivers being diverted for agriculture?

The Aral Sea

500

Kazakhstan

Astana

500

Name one of the two sculptures that were shown in the Harappan stations we studied in class.

Priest-king or Dancing Girl

500

This is known as the festival of lights.

Diwali