Chapter 24 and 25 - South Asia

Which of the following best describes the Tamils?

An island group, such as the 1,200 islands in the Maldives, is called an atoll. 

Microcredit is when

What names a geometric design that is a symbol of the universe and is used to aid in meditation

The most extreme weather pattern in South Asia is the cyclone a violent storm with fierce winds

Which of these is a protest movement that does not use violence?

Both Pakistan and Bangladesh practice Islam, but the difference in the way they practice is

Monsoons are seasonal winds that bring moist ocean air to South Asia for part of the year

According to Hindu beliefs, the waters of the Ganges River have healing powers.

Which of these names a typical mountain guide?

In Nepal, the people speak an ancient Indo-Aryan language called

Sri Lanka is one of the world's leading tea-producing countries

Which of these names the 200-year British rule of India?

The first prime minister of India was

A subcontinent is like a continent, only larger. 

Which of the following is the religion of most people who live in India? 

Which of these names "separation" and refers to the division of India in 1847 into 2 countries

Which of the following names a territory fought over by India and Pakistan?

If you were climbing Mount Everest, you would be in the Himalaya Mountains. 

Poetry in Pakistan and Bangladesh are important --poetry readings in these countries are called

Global warming is a huge challenge to the Maldives because

All of the climate zones that exist on Earth can be found in South Asia. 

In both Pakistan and Bangladesh, both countries' economies depend primarily on

Which of these names a system of social classes used in India?

Which of these names a type of government where a ruler's powers are limited by a constitution

In Sri Lanka, during the civil war, the rebels called themselves

From June thru September cyclones blow in from the southwest & bring heavy rains to South Asia

which of the following is a month-long period of fasting and prayer?

An issue with the Ganges River is that it is believed to be too holy to be harmed by pollution.

Which of these is the focus of a famous competition in Bhutan?