South Asia Quiz Review

The tallest mountain range on the earth with over 110 peaks that reach at least 24,000 feet are called?

• Himalayas
• Alps
• Rocky Mountains
• Andes

The tallest peak in the world is called

• Lhotse
• Everest

• Kangchenjunga
• K2

The much smaller mountain ranges found in southern India are called?

• Himalayas
• Andes
• Ghats
• Rockies

The 3 major river systems found in the Southern Asian region are called?

• Amazon, Nile, Mississippi
• Mekong, Yangtze, Yellow
• Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra
• Danube, Seine, Thames

The 2 Island nations off the coast of India are called?

• Sri Lanka and Maldives
• Bangladesh and Myanmar
• Thailand and Indonesia
• Mauritius and Seychelles

TRUE OR FALSE: Deforestation is a major concern that has developed over time in Southern Asia

• TRUE

• FALSE

What are Monsoons?

• Monsoons are permanent wind patterns that cause droughts.
• Monsoons are seasonal wind patterns that bring heavy rainfall, primarily in South Asia.
• Monsoons are a type of tropical fruit found in Asia.
• Monsoons are ocean currents that affect marine life.

The most deadly cyclone in Southern Asia was?

• 2008 Nargis cyclone
• 2013 Phailin cyclone
• 1999 Odisha cyclone
• 1970 Bhola cyclone

What religion is the dominant religion in South Asia?

• Buddhism
• Islam
• Christianity
• Hinduism

What are the most sacred texts for Hinduism?

• The Analects of Confucius
• The Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Ramayana.
• The Iliad and Odyssey
• The Quran, Bible, and Torah