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Geography
Culture
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South Asia Today
100
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
Brought Micro-financing to Bangladesh

Who is Muhammad Yunus

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
The Tale of Two Indias refers to these two Indias

Rich and Poor

300

The holy text of the Vedas is written in what language?

What is sanskrit

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

Hiring overseas workers to do certain jobs for a lesser wage

What is outsourcing

400

Refuse to buy something

What is a boycott

400
Formally known as East Pakistan

What is Bangladesh

400
The region of South Asia is the birthplace of which two major religions.
What are Buddhism and Hinduism
400
The language developed by the Aryans to write down their oral traditions
What is sanskrit
400

the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

What is Globalization

500

Traditional Indian clothing worn by woman

What is a sari

500
The principal river of Pakistan
What is the Indus
500

The three beliefs shared by all Hindus

What are Dharma, 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

a business or manufacturing activity carried on in a person's home.

What is cottage industry