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A large distinct landmass that is joined to a continent
What is a subcontinent
100
The principle river of India, which is considered holy by the Hindus.
What is the Ganges
100
The most common religion in India
What is Hinduism
100
When the Indian subcontinent received its independence, the land was divided into these two countries.
What are India and Pakistan
100

The illegal killing of animals

What is poaching

200
Seasonal wind that dominates the climate of South Asia
What are monsoons
200
The highest peak in the Himalayas
What is Mt. Everest
200
This social stratification system divides people into life-long social positions at birth.
What is the caste system
200
India and Pakistan received their independence from this colonial power.
What is Great Britain
200

Both Pakistan and Bangladesh mainly follow this religion.

What is Islam

300

 inability to read or write.

What is illiteracy

300
The Indian subcontinent is separated from the continent of Asia by the ________________ Mountain Range.
What is the Himalayas
300
The most common religion in Pakistan
What is Islam (Muslim)
300
This country was created when it received its independence from Pakistan in 1971.
What is Bangladesh
300

This country faces threats from monsoon rains and cyclones that cause floods and kill people.

Who is Bangladesh?

400

a powerful spinning storm that contains strong winds and rain.  

What is a cyclone

400

This country is a small island.

What is Sri Lanka

400
The region of South Asia is the birthplace of which two major religions.
What are Buddhism and Hinduism
400

India ranks this in the world's population.

What is 2nd place?

400

In 1947, India was divided into these two countries.

Who are India and Pakistan?

500

a graphical illustration of the distribution of a population

What is population pyramid

500
The principal river of Pakistan
What is the Indus
500
The three beliefs shared by all Hindu sects
What are Unity of Life, Karma, and Reincarnation
500
The disputed region of ________________ has led to three wars and a nuclear powered arms race between India and Pakistan.
What is Kashmir
500

Millions of people leave this country to become temporary workers in other countries.

Who is Pakistan?