Physical Geography
Largest mountain range, in the region's northeast
Himalaya's
British Rule over India was called what?
The Raj
Main religion practiced in India
Hinduism
Describe how women are treated in Pakistan. Give at least 2 examples.
2nd Class citizens
Cannot vote
Must wear a veil in public
Only can converse with male family members.
What is an entrepreneur?
Starts up, organizes, and/or operates their own business.
The most fertile area in in which part of South Asia?
Alluvial Plain along the Ganges River
What sign of advanced civilization did the Indus Valley people have?
Brick houses with drains and bathrooms
What is karma?
the belief that actions in this life can affect one's next life.
Describe two major issues within this region.
Population
Pollution
Education
Health Care
Describe the following terms:
1. Nuclear Proliferation
2. Civil Disobedience
1. Spread of enormous atomic or nuclear weapons
2. non-violent resistance/protest
Why is the South Asian region considered isolated?
It is protected by mountain ranges and deserts to the North and seas and oceans to the south.
What was the significance of Akbar the Great during his reign?
He encouraged freedom of religion
List 4 religions practiced in this region
Islam
Hinduism
Jainism
Buddhism
What is the green revolution?
Agricultural advances to increase crop yields
What has caused conflict between India and Pakistan?
Religion
What is an Atoll?
Small ring shaped islands that were once formed by underwater volcanoes.
The ring shape comes from the coral.
Name the two languages used throughout history in South Asia.
Hint: One is the father language to the other.
Sanskrit
Hindi
Describe Reincarnation. What major religion believes in reincarnation?
Rebirth of the soul in another body.
Hinduism
Buddhism
In order to support the massive population increases in India, what would the country have to do? List three things
Build new homes
Create new jobs
build new schools
Provide better health care
Name the three major rivers in the South Asia region.
Ganges
Indus
Brahmaputra
Identify and describe the two monsoon seasons in this region.
Winter Monsoon: Winds come from the north and creates dry air and drought
Summer Monsoon: Winds from the south, brings rainy season and flooding.
What is the Caste System? Identify each category in the system.
Social Hierarchy created in Ancient India.
Priests
Warriors
Merchants, farmers
Peasants, laborers, slaves
Who founded the Religion of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Which area has been a source of political conflict between Pakistan and India?
Kashmir
List 3 things you learned from the video. Also how does each thing related to the 5 themes of geography?
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