Geography
What is the highest Mountain peak in South Asia?
Mount Everest
The effects of the actions of your life are known as
Karma
Nepal is which direction from India?
North
Which ancient Indian civilization is known for its achievements in trade routes, controlling flooding and organizing their cities?
Indus River Valley
The Hindu belief in liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth known as?
Moksha
Heavy rain in during the rainy season and drought during the dry season.
Which ancient Indian empire is known for its contributions to mathematics, art, and astronomy?
Gupta
What is the term for the state of peace & enlightenment in Buddhism?
Nirvana
Name three countries that are part of South Asia.
Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, The Maldives, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka.
Who was the famous Mauryan emperor known for converting to Buddhism and focusing his government on non-violence and religious tolerance?
Ashoka
What is the name of the sacred texts in Hinduism that contain hymns, rituals, and philosophies?
The Vedas