1. What is the world’s tallest peak/mountain?
Chapter 24 HW Questions Write questions on a separate sheet of paper & answer in your own words.
Define subcontinent.
What is the world’s tallest peak/mountain?
List the two greatest river systems in South Asia.
What are the two major islands in the Indian Ocean?
Explain why South Asia relies heavily on soil & water.
Define monsoons & cyclones.
Describe the vegetation ranges in South Asia.
What are the effects of cutting down forests in South Asia?
In South Asia, what is the most common religion?
Explain the reasons why the Ganges River is important to Hindus.

2. Describe Indian Culture. Define raj. Who is Mohandas Gandhi?
Chapter 25 HW Questions Write questions on a separate sheet of paper & answer in your own words.
Describe Indian Culture.
Define raj.
Who is Mohandas Gandhi?
What is the major religion practiced in India?
Explain your opinion of the Caste System. (Provide examples).
Explain the partition of India & Pakistan. Why did Pakistan then split?
Analyze the ways Islam has played a role in Pakistan & Bangladesh.
Describe the geography of Nepal & Bhutan.
Who are Sherpas?
Explain why Buddhism has deep roots in Nepal.
Describe the culture of Sri Lanka & the Maldives.
List the 7 countries of South Asia.

3. Explain the major issues with India’s growing population.
Chapter 26 HW Questions Write questions on a separate sheet of paper & answer in your own words.
Explain the major issues with India’s growing population.
Define illiteracy.
How has education played a role in South Asia.
In your opinion, explain if you believe this system will work.
Describe summer monsoons.
Describe winter monsoons.
Who is fighting over Kashmir?
In your opinion, how would you solve the dispute with Kashmir?
Explain how it would beneficial for India & Pakistan to resolve the situation in Kashmir.
What was the most interesting thing you learned about South Asia? Why?