| A | B |
|---|
| Himalaya | Mountains that separate South Asia from the rest of Asia |
| Mount Everest | the tallest mountain in the world |
| Sri Lanka | an island that broke away from the original Indian landmass |
| Ganges Plain | the world's longest alluvial plain |
| highest concentrations of population are found here | Ganges Plain |
| Literature in South Asia has its roots in | religion |
| In Pakistan most people are | Muslims |
| The peoples of Bhutan and Nepal differ in appearance from other South Asians because their ancestors come from here | Mongolia |
| Mohandas Gandhi | India's beloved nonviolent political and spiritual leader |
| Hindus | the largest religious group in India |
| karma | will influence each person's future lives |
| shipbreakers | recycle iron and steel |
| tourist visit Asia to see | wild animals, mountains, temples, and festivals |
| cottage industries | home businesses that make jewelry, woodcarvings, and cloth |
| Which South Asia countries have nuclear capabilities | India and Pakistan |
| Subsistance farming is labor-intensive because | farmers do not have machine-powered tools |
| Number of countries in South Asia | 7 |
| Hindus believe this is sacred | Ganges River |
| Most South Asians live in | rural farmland regions |
| Buddhism follows the teachings of | Siddhartha Gautama |
