test social studies Flashcards
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What part of South Asia is one of the world’s most fertile farming regions?
Ganges river delta
What land formation blocks cold air and affects the climate in South Asia?
Himalayas
Which South Asian countries are island nations?
Maldives and sri lanka
What landform dominates most of South Asia?
Plateaus
The Eastern and Western Ghats border what land formation?
Deccan plateau
A large, swirling storm that can cause devastation
Cyclone
A resource found in Sri Lanka that is used as “lead” in pencils
Graphite
Seasonal wind patterns that bring heavy wind and rain
Monsoon
Small, ring-shaped island
Atoll
Area of fertile soil deposited by Floodwaters
Alluvial plain
India has the most natural resources in this region
false
One of the earliest ancient river valley civilizations originated near the Indus River.
true
Merchants were the highest level of the caste system.
false
Reincarnation is when your soul goes to heaven
false
Hinduism is the main religion in India.
true
7,000 BC
Indus
2,800 BC
Harrapan
300 BC
Mauryan
318 AD
Gupta
1,500 AD
Mughal
What are the characteristics that the Indus River Valley was civilized?
Sewers
Which 3 empires historically ruled India?
Mauryan,Gupta,and mughal
Which Indian ruler encouraged religious freedom?
Akbar the great
What is a person called when they are so low, they are “out casted”?
Untouchables/dalit
