South Asia Quiz

These two major rivers in South Asia are not only considered transportation corridors but also hold significance to the religious traditions of those living in India and Pakistan. Which two rivers are these?

What is the highest peak in the Himalayas?

Which of the following is a transportation barrier between India and China?

Primary religion of South Asia, particularly in India. This religion is polytheistic (belief in many Gods), and believes in reincarnation (birth into another soul.)

In the Indian caste system, the 'untouchables' referred to---

In India's caste system, ________________ alone determines ones place in society.

The following characteristics identify which significant figure/person in South Asia's history influenced India's past as well as future?

Lead India to obtain independence from Britain

Used non-cooperation, non-violence and peace resistance as his "Weapons" in the struggle against British control. 

Non-violent protest through hunger strikes. 

Led the "Salt March to the Sea" to boycott British taxes on Indian goods. 

Remembered as "The Father of the India

What is a characteristic of an underdeveloped country?

The textile industry is the creation of---

The country of India can be identified as which of the following on the map below?