Quiz on the Geography and Culture of South Asia

Which mountain range separates South Asia from the rest of Asia (making it a subcontinent)?

• Himalayas
• Andes
• Rockies
• Alps

What is the most widely spoken language in India?

• Hindi
• Bengali
• Tamil
• Punjabi

Tallest mountain in South Asia?

• Mt. Everest
• Mt. Denali
• Mt. Olympus
• Mt. Kilimanjaro

What are the two most practiced religions in South Asia?

• Islam & Christianity
• Hinduism & Buddhism
• Hinduism & Islam
• Buddhism & Sikhism

This country has the largest land mass area and population in South Asia?

• Pakistan
• India
• Bangladesh
• Buthan

Was a social hierarchy system on which people were born and destined to follow. It was later abolished, made illegal once India became independent.

• Vedas
• Sanskirt
• Caste System
• Diwali

Which are the the most important rivers in South Asia

• Tigris & Euphrates Rivers
• Ganges, Indus and Brahmaputra Rivers
• Nile & Congo Rivers
• Rhine & Danube Rivers

These are seasonal winds blowing from the southwest and bring heavy rains to countries of South Asia.

• Typhoons
• Hurricanes
• Monsoons
• Tornadoes

Which ancient civilization was located by the Indus River?

• Mayan
• Mesopotamian
• Indus Valley
• Egyptian

Match the following religions with its correct descriptions:

• Buddhism

• Follows the sacred texts of Vedas. Belief in many gods, reincarnation, and karma. It is the most practiced religion in South Asia

• Hinduism

• This religion does not believe in any personal god in particular. People follow the teachings of Buddha

• Islam

• Started by a single prophet and people follow the Quran. Brought by traders and invaders of the Middle East. It is the second most practiced religion in South Asia

• Christianity

• In this religion people believe in only one god and follow the Bible. Brought by traders, invaders, and colonizers from Europe