Introduction to South Asia

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Across
  1. 3. these mountains (Western and Eastern) are on either side of India along the coast
  2. 7. this is the basis of Indian economy...(think developing world, primary economic activity)
  3. 9. this seasonal CHANGE in wind direction brings rainy and dry weather to India...most significant weather pattern in India
  4. 10. this "revolution" was an effort to improve Indian agriculture to aid the country in feeding itself more efficiently
  5. 11. the MAJORITY of Indians practice this faith
  6. 12. South Asia is the most _____ populated region on Earth (look for the population map in the PPT)
Down
  1. 1. these mountains are the tallest in the world...located north of India and forming a natural border with Tibet and China
  2. 2. this plateau is in south-central India and is a significant upland region in the middle of the country
  3. 4. the religion of most people in Pakistan and Bangladesh is ____
  4. 5. this mountain peak is literally the tallest mountain peak on earth...many try to climb it every year
  5. 6. the term for landmass that is India...as it is "under" Asia, and so large it could be considered its own "mini-continent"
  6. 8. this river is considered the holy river of India...connected to the Hindu faith