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South Asia Vocab Check

Quiz by Mr Scott

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  • Q1
    Mountain range found in the northern part of South Asia
    Himalaya Mountains
    30s
  • Q2
    A large landmass that is smaller than a continent; South Asia is located on one
    Subcontinent
    30s
  • Q3
    A group of islands; the Maldives are an example
    Archipelago
    30s
  • Q4
    An island formed by a submerged volcano, surrounded by coral reefs and shallow lagoons
    Atoll
    30s
  • Q5
    Seasonal winds that affect the climate of South Asia
    Monsoon
    30s
  • Q6
    A violent storm system commonly found in the Indian Ocean
    Cyclone
    30s
  • Q7
    A polytheistic religion practiced in India; involves a cycle of reincarnation based on karma
    Hinduism
    30s
  • Q8
    A major river in Eastern India that is sacred in the Hindu religion
    Ganges River
    30s
  • Q9
    High water conditions caused by cyclones that swamp low-lying areas near the Bay of Bengal
    Storm Surge
    30s
  • Q10
    An arm of the sea at the lower end of a river
    Estuary
    30s
  • Q11
    A Muslim empire that ruled India during the 1500s
    Mughal Empire
    30s
  • Q12
    Protest movements that do not use force to achieve their goals
    Nonviolent Resistance
    30s
  • Q13
    Aryan system of social classes; under Hinduism, positions in society are determined by birth
    Caste System
    30s
  • Q14
    Separation between two countries, such as between India and Pakistan
    Partition
    30s
  • Q15
    A territory that is disputed between India and Pakistan
    Kashmir
    30s

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