What is the tallest mountain range in south Asia?
The Himalaya mountains
India and Pakistan gained independence in:
A. 1857
B. 1914
C. 1947
D. 1971
C. 1947
Rivers help farmers in South Asia mainly by:
A. Freezing crops
B. Providing water for irrigation(watering)
C. Blocking trade
D. Destroying soil
B. Providing water for irrigation(watering)
Buddhism began in South Asia and was founded by:
A. Muhammad
B. Jesus
C. the Buddha
D. Confucius
C. The Buddha
Which European country ruled much of South Asia before independence?
A. France
B. Spain
C. Britain
D. Portugal
C. Britain
Many major South Asian rivers begin in the:
A. Deserts
B. Himalaya Mountains
C. Forests
D. Oceans
B. Himalaya mountains
Which country became independent from Pakistan in 1971?
A. Nepal
B. Sri Lanka
C. Bangladesh
D. Bhutan
B. Sri Lanka
Which religion originated in South Asia?
A. Islam
B. Christianity
C. Hinduism
D. Judaism
Which of these countries is not part of South Asia?
A. Nepal
B. Sri Lanka
C. Afghanistan
D. Thailand
D. Thailand
One of the earliest civilizations in South Asia was the:
A. Egyptian Civilization
B. Indus Valley Civilization
C. Roman Empire
D. Maya Civilization
B. Indus valley civilization
The Indus River flows through which country?
A. India
B. Nepal
C. Pakistan
D. Sri Lanka
C. Pakistan
Which traditional clothing is commonly worn in parts of South Asia?
A. Kimono
B. Sari
C. Poncho
D. Kilt
B. Kimono
Which South Asian country has a dragon on its national flag?
A. Nepal
B. Bhutan
C. Sri Lanka
D. India
B. Bhutan
Which river is one of the most important rivers in India and Bangladesh?
A. Indus
B. Ganges
C. Tigris
D. Nile
B. Ganges
Which dish is traditionally associated with South Asia?
A. Sushi
B. Biryani
C. Tacos
D. Paella
B. Biryani
How many countries are in South Asia?
There are eight countries.
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Which country was created in 1971 after gaining independence from Pakistan?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Maldives
The Indus River flows through which country today?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Bangladesh
D. Nepal
B. Pakistan
Which language has the most native speakers in South Asia?
A. Hindi
B. Bengali
C. Urdu
D. Tamil
B. Bengali