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SOUTH ASIA (INDIA & ITS NEIGHBORS) ACTIVITIES

1- On the map below color the territory of India in ORANGE, Bangladesh in BLUE, Pakistan in
GREEN, Nepal in YELLOW, Bhutan in RED and Sri Lanka in PURPLE. DO NOT MISTAKE THE
RIVERS ON THE MAP WITH THE COUNTRIES BORDERSconsult your Atlas to avoid confusion!

2- Write the name of each of the countries on the map within its boundary. If theres not enough space
within the countrys boundary, use an arrow to point the location and write the name outside the
territory. (20 pts. for sections 1 and 2)
3- Find the capital city for each of the countries on the map above and write their names on the lines
below. You may consult your Atlas to find the capitals. (1 point each)
a) India:
b) Bangladesh:
c) Sri Lanka:
d) Nepal:
e) Bhutan:
f) Pakistan:
4- In the table below list the most important aspects of this Asian regions physical features. (3 pts. each)

HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINS

DECCAN PLATEAU

BANGLADESHS DELTA

5- Choose and underline the correct answer for each of the following statements. (1 pt. each except last)
a)

The sacred river in India is the

Brahmaputra

.
Ganges

b) Which Indian river carries the largest flow of water?

Brahmaputra
Ganges
c)

Krishna

Godavari

Krishna

Godavari

What river begins at the Western Ghats and flows EASTWARD to end at the Bay of Bengal?
Brahmaputra
Ganges
Krishna
Godavari

d) The river that begins at the Western Ghats and flows SOUTHWESTWARD through a 600-mile trajectory is called the
. This river also empties its waters in the Bay of Bengal.
Brahmaputra
Ganges
Krishna
Godavari
e)
f)

Which Indian river ends in the Arabian Sea?

Brahmaputra
Ganges

Krishna

Which 2 (two) rivers form a huge delta in Bangladeshs territory? (2 pts.)

Brahmaputra
Ganges
Krishna

Narmada
Godavari

6- Write F (false) or T (true) for the following statements on the blank next to each statement (1 pt.).
a)

South Asia is one of the most populated regions in the world.

b)

Mount Everest is the worlds second tallest mountain.

c)

Bangladesh has a population of about 160 million people nowadays.

d)

Hindi is Indias national language, but only half the population in India speaks it.

e)

Indias other official language is English, although its only used for government affairs and business.

f)

Bengali represents Bangladeshs official language.

g)

Nepal and Bhutans official language is Nepali (for BOTH countries).

h)

There are 200 different languages in the South Asia region.

i)

Indias population is larger than Chinas.

j)

Bangladeshs territory is similar in extension to the territory of the State of Texas (USA)

7- Match the following concepts on the left column with the definitions from the right. Draw straight
lines to match the two columns (1 point each).
a)

Hinduism

b) reincarnation
c)

dharma

d) karma

Wind that brings strong rainfalls to India and Bangladesh.

Group of very poor people that do not belong in a caste.
Predominant religion in the Middle East; Mohammad is its prophet.
It is when a person is reborn into a higher or lower life form.

e)

vegetarian

Hindus sacred texts.

f)

Islam

Predominant religion in India.

g) Taj Mahal

Countries where the predominant religion is Buddhism.

h) Bangladesh

Duty a person has when he or she is born; it cant be changed.

i)

Nepal, Bhutan, & Sri Lanka

j)

30 million Christians

Persons that belong in the highest caste.

Ancient and powerful social class system in India.

k) castes

Force that determines a persons destiny (for better or worse).

l)

Person who does not eat meat.

priests

m) untouchables

It is considered the most beautiful building in the world.

n) Vedas

Country thats affected by continuous flooding as well as

Over population. A large delta covers most of its territory.

o) monsoon

Number of people that follow this religion in southern India.

8- Answer the following questions related to South Asias economy. Use your notes as reference. (1 point each, except item h).
a) What do most people in South Asia do for a living?
b) What do farmers depend on to water their crops in India and Bangladesh?
c)

What are Indias main crops?

d) Whats Indias most important industry nowadays?

e)

What kind of natural product is used in Indias textile industry?

f)

What are two of Indias newest industries?

g) What does the outsourcing industry consist of? (2 pts.)

h) What is Indias GDP per capita these days?
i)

What is Pakistans GDP per capita these days?

j)

What is Bangladeshs GDP per capita these days?

9- Please answer the following questions regarding the current issues in South Asia. You must elaborate
your answers otherwise they will not count.
a) What are the biggest problems that India and Bangladesh are currently facing and why do they
represent a significant problem for those two countries? (5 pts.)

b)

Please identify the person on the picture below and write down his
main contributions to Indias history. (5 pts.)

c) Why were India and Pakistan divided in 1947? (5 pts.)

d) Explain the present conflict between India and Pakistan. You must elaborate your answer with
several details (i.e., How did it begin? Why did it start? What are they fighting for?, etc.) (10 pts.)

10- On the map below please color the Himalayas region in BROWN; the rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra, Godavari,
Krishna, and Indus (Pakistan) in BLUE; and the Western and Eastern Ghats in ORANGE. Write the names of
each of those physical features on the map (by each of those features respectively).
Finally, write down the names of both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal in their corresponding areas on the
map (17 points).

TOTAL: 130 points.

Score:

/130