Intro to South Asia

Step 1: Maps Use the map on page 543: What major mountain range forms the Northeastern border of South Asia? Use the maps on pages 546-547: What is the largest religion in South Asia? What two countries have the densest population in South Asia? What is the most widespread economic activity in South Asia?

Step 2: Data Use the data chart on pages 548-549: What is the richest country in South Asia? What country has the highest literacy rate in South Asia? What country has the lowest literacy rate in South Asia? What country has the highest infant mortality rate in South Asia? What country has the lowest infant mortality rate in South Asia? What is the population density of India?

Mapping Games Go to this website: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm Click on Asian Geography Games Countries Under “Countries,” play Level L – Tutorial Under “Game Controls” in the top left, click on the drop down menu and select “South Asia.” Play until you are comfortable with the countries. Under “Countries,” play Level 1 – Beginner. Play until you score a 90% or above Capitals Under “Capitals,” play Level L – Tutorial Play until you are comfortable with the capitals. Under “Capitals,” play Level 1 – Beginner Print out the score pages and submit them with your questions