South Asia Study Guide Quiz

What is a subcontinent according to the South Asia Study Guide?

• A small country surrounded by water

• A landmass that is part of another landmass but is distinct from it

• A group of islands close to a continent

• A large territory with multiple countries

What is the significance of the Ganges River according to Hindu religion?

• It is the longest river in South Asia

• It is a holy river and a goddess

• It is the source of the Indus River Valley civilization

• It is the main source of water for agriculture in South Asia

Which mountain is known as the tallest in the Himalayas?

• K2

• Kangchenjunga

• Lhotse

• Mt. Everest

What is the caste system?

• A type of government in South Asia

• A religious festival in India

• A hierarchy of organizing people into social groups based on their job

• A system of laws in ancient India

What are the characteristics of the monsoon according to the South Asia Study Guide?

• It brings cold air from the north

• It is a dry wind that causes drought

• It is a seasonal wind and rain, providing drinking water and irrigation for crops but also causing destruction and flooding

• It is a hot wind that comes from the desert

Which river was home to the first Indian civilization?

• Ganges River

• Brahmaputra River

• Indus River

• Yamuna River

According to the South Asia Study Guide, what is a common belief in both Hinduism and Buddhism?

• The Cow is sacred

• Belief in reincarnation

• Many gods

• Eight Fold Path

What is the Himalayas' role in the climate of South Asia?

• They provide a source of monsoon rains

• They separate South Asia from the rest of Asia and block cold air from the north

• They are the source of all major rivers in South Asia

• They prevent monsoon winds from reaching the interior of the continent

What was the main reason for the partition of India in 1947?

• Economic differences

• Language barriers

• Religious differences

• Political alliances

Who was the leader of India's Independence Movement from Britain?

• Jinnah

• Nehru

• Gandhi

• Malala