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South Asia
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The river runs through the capital of Pakistan | Indus River |
| The river empties into the Bay of Bengal & is polluted | Ganges |
| The landform creates a barrier between India & China | Himalayas |
| The capital city of India is located near this desert | Thar |
| Seasonal winds, most important influence on climate in South Asia | Monsoons |
| Major religion in India | Hinduism |
| Tallest mountain in the world | Everest |
| Growing crops to feed your family is this type of farming | Subsistence |
| Used nonviolence and peaceful protest in India | Gandhi |
| Sending jobs in America to other countries | Outsourcing |
| Using running water to make power | Hydroelectricity |
| Popular sport in India | Cricket |
| Not eating meat, Hindu tradition | Vegetarian |
| The plateau is a dry area in between the eastern & western Ghats | Deccan |
| Summer or winter: monsoons come from south & bring rain | Summer |
| Summer or winter: monsoons come form north & bring cool, dry air | Winter |
| This old Hindu tradition is a system that put people into groups they could not pick | Caste system |
| Important animal in this region for food, milk, clothing, and transport | Yak |
| This man helped India gain freedom & fought for rights for the untouchables | Gandhi |