Unit 8 Study Guide

Unit 8 Study Guide Ganges River- Among most polluted in the world Tibet- High altitude region in East Africa Atoll- Circular shape islands made of coral Bangladesh- Coal deposits difficult to mine Sri Lanka- Larger of 2 nations lies on SE coast of India Mumbai- Biggest city within 19 million...

Unit 8 Study Guide Ganges River- Among most polluted in the world Tibet- High altitude region in East Africa Atoll- Circular shape islands made of coral Bangladesh- Coal deposits difficult to mine Sri Lanka- Larger of 2 nations lies on SE coast of India Mumbai- Biggest city within 19 million Dzong- Buddhist centers of prayer and study Himalayas- Major landform Cherrapunji- In NW India receives up to 450 inches of rain per year, one of the wettest cities on earth Cyclone- Intense tropical storm with high winds and heavy rains Deccan Plateau- Lies between Dhaka- Bangladesh’s capital and major port Jawaharlal Nehru- India’s 1st prime minister elected in 1947 Nepal- Has 8 out of 10 highest mountains, including Mt. Everest Bhutan- About half the size of Indiana Jute- Plant fiber used to make rope, burlap bags, and carpet backing New Delhi- Capital of India Malnutrition- When you don’t get the right nutrition or right food in your body Pakistan- Wide country wedged between Afghanistan, Iran, India Council of States- Choose prime minister or state legislature. People’s Assembly- Larger of the 2 houses voted by people Hinduism- Most widely practiced religion in South Asia Bengali- Bangladesh’s major port Monsoons- 3 different seasons:  Cool season: October to February, dry winds blow  Hot season-late: February to June  Wet season: June and July through September Answer the following questions with detail: What is separation of powers? Divided government authority among the three distinct brances What country is known for having Mt. Everest? Nepal What three countries are a part of the top 7 most populous nations in the world in South Asia? India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan Where does the majority of rain fall in South Asia during the wet Monsoon season? Southern South Asia How many states and union territories does India have? 28 states and 7 union territories What is the India government look like? Who is in control? Federal Republic, but the president does ceremonies duties while the prime minister makes the decisions What is a thriving industry in Bangladesh? Clothing What is Kashmir? Why is it talked about? A region in India known for its beautiful landscapes How many major languages are spoken in South Asia? 15 major languages Why is the Ganges River so important? What percent of India’s population live on the Ganges Plains? People bath in it for spiritual healing. 40% Out of the 1,200 islands in the Maldives, how many do we see people living on them? 200 What are the big problems South Asians face today? They all have overpopulated, and they most live in rural areas and lack of resources