South/East/Southeast Asia Review

The Himalayas are located where & are considered?

• In Southeast Asia & the highest mountains in the Asia

• In South Asia & the highest mountains in the world

• In the Middle East & the smallest mountains in the world

• In East Asia & the smallest mountains in Africa

This peak is the second highest in the world...

• Mt. Everest

• Hindu Kush

• K2

• Karakoram

The Hindu Kush Mountains separate which two countries?

• Pakistan & Afghanistan

• Pakistan & India

• India & Nepal

• Pakistan & Bangladesh

Which of the following is NOT one of the three rivers in the major system in South Asia?

• The Ganges

• The Indus

• The Brahmaputra

• The Nile

What is the name of the largest freshwater lake in Pakistan?

• Lake Baikal

• Lake Khanka

• Lake Manchar

• Lake Balkhash

The Gangetic Plain is considered...

• The most densely populated area of India

• The largest plain in India

• The most densely populated area of Pakistan

• The largest plain in South Asia

Define the term 'subcontinent'.

• The largest portion of a continent

• The home to the largest population in a continent

• Port cities within a continent

• A large landmass that is part of a continent but still distinct from it.

Which country in South Asia was a colony of Great Britain for 90 years?

• India

• Nepal

• Bhutan

• Bangladesh

During the independence movement, Gandhi called for this?

• Peace between Great Britain & India/Pakistan

• Nonviolent Resistance

• Fighting from all sides

• Protest movements in major cities only

80% of people in India practice which religion?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Jainism