South Asia Quiz

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

• K2
• Mont Blanc

• Mount Everest
• Kilimanjaro

What is the second highest mountain in the world?

• K2

• Lhotse

• Kangchenjunga

• Mount Everest

Identify the countries shown on the map.

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

Bhutan

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Nepal

India

Which of these is a group of people native to Nepal who are often skilled mountain climbers?

• Monsoons

• Sherpas

• Bedouins

• Boers

Label the following physical features found in Asia:

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

Deccan Plateau

Himalayan Mountains

Thar Dessert

Ganges River

Ganges Delta

Arabian Sea

Bay of Bengal

Kashmir

Indian Ocean

What is a subcontinent?

• A small island.

• A type of ocean.

• A region with no landmass.

• A large landmass smaller than a continent.

How did the Himalayas impact India?

• They have no effect on India's economy

• They only serve as a tourist destination

• They are primarily a desert region

• They served as a natural barrier and isolated the country

Define monsoon:

• A permanent wind that never changes direction

• A type of tropical storm

• A weather phenomenon that only occurs in winter

• A very rainy season

The Ganges River is considered what to the Hindu people in India?

• A tourist attraction
• A source of drinking water
• A sacred river
• A polluted river

How many seasons does Bangladesh have?

• 4

• 6

• 5

• 3