GEOGRAPHY
What is the name of the mountain range in northern South Asia?
Himalayas
What is a monsoon?
Seasonal wind system
Which religion includes karma and reincarnation?
Hinduism
What is culture?
Way of life of a group of people
What is colonialism?
One country controlling another
What is South Asia called because it is separated by mountains and has unique features?
Subcontinent
Which monsoon brings heavy rain?
Summer monsoon
Who founded Buddhism?
Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama)
Name one example of culture.
Food, language, clothing, religion
Which country controlled South Asia?
Britain
Name one major river in South Asia.
Ganges or Indus
What is one problem caused by too much rain?
Flooding
What is the goal of Buddhism?
Nirvana
Why is South Asia culturally diverse?
Many languages and religions
Why did Britain want South Asia?
Resources and trade
What natural process formed the Himalayas?
Plate tectonics
What is adaptation?
Adjusting to the environment
Which religion teaches equality and one God?
Sikhism
Name one South Asian festival.
Diwali, Holi, Eid
Name one effect of British rule.
Economic/political control
Why do many people live near rivers?
Water, farming, transportation
Give one example of human adaptation.
Houses on stilts / farming near rivers / light clothing
What belief is shared by Hinduism and Buddhism?
Reincarnation or karma
How does religion influence daily life?
Affects food, clothing, traditions
What was one major change caused by colonialism?
Cultural influence / economic dependence