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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
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
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

The following principles are beliefs of what religion?

The Eightfold Path

The Four Noble Truths

Nirvana

What is Buddhism?

400

Seasonal winds that dominate the weather patterns of South Asia

What are monsoons?

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

Both Hinduism and Buddhism share these beliefs

Reincarnation

Karma

Non-violence

500

A large distinct landmass that is joined to a continent

What is a subcontinent?

500

For what reasons is the Ganges river used? (Hint: 2 reasons)

Religious

Economical

500
The disputed region of ________________ has led to three wars and a nuclear powered arms race between India and Pakistan.
What is Kashmir