South Asia Final

The holy texts called the Vedas were written in

Who practiced a nonviolent independence movement? 

The Khyber Pass is located between 

Approximately how many people live in South Asia?

By the mid-1800s, who was the dominant power in South Asia? 

Where in South Asia is it possible to smell spices growing and see wildelephants? 

The executive power in India’s government lies with the

Which of the following is the world’s largest democracy? 

All of the following are mountain systems along South Asia’snorthern border EXCEPT

In 1947 India was divided into which two independentcountries? 

How many islands do people inhabit (live on) in the Maldives?

Nepal faces all of these challenges EXCEPT

Which major factor shapes the climate of South Asia? 

How many seasons does much of South Asia experience? 

Pakistan is a long, wide country wedged among

Why are some houses in South Asia built on stilts? 

Nomadic herders who settled parts of northern South Asia in the 1500s BCwere the

Although India's economy is growing, why do many of its citizens remain very poor?

Which river flows through Pakistan? 

What is believed to have caused the downfall of Harappa and MohenjoDaro?

Which religion is the most widely practiced in South Asia? 

Which country has most of the region’s mineral resources?

Which of the following were South Asia’s first cities?

To meet their energy needs, countries of South Asia rely heavily on 

Which South Asian nation is the most densely populated? 

Why are the Sherpa often hired to guide climbing expeditionsor to carry supplies?

In contrast to the US Bill of Rights, India's constitution includes the right to