Unit 7 South Asia Practice Exam

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How were the Himalayas created? Options: Erosion (wearing down rocks), Volcanoes, Moving plates (tectonic plates), Glaciers (ice moving)

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Moving plates (tectonic plates)

Answer explanation

The Himalayas were formed by the collision of the Indian subcontinent with the Eurasian Plate, a process known as orogeny. This collision caused the two continental plates to buckle and fold, uplifting the landmass and forming the mountains. 

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Which religion has many gods (polytheistic)? Options: Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism

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Hinduism

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The Aryans influenced India's society by: Introducing democracy, Establishing the caste system, Creating a monarchy (king), Spreading Islam to the subcontinent

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Establishing the caste system

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In Hinduism, a "jati" refers to:

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A social class or caste group

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The Aryans influenced religion in India by starting: Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity

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Hinduism

Answer explanation

The Aryans influenced Indian religion by introducing and expanding the Vedic religion, which later evolved into Hinduism. They brought with them sacred texts called the Vedas, which formed the foundation of this religious tradition.

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Monsoons in South Asia usually cause: Cold weather all year, Rainy and dry seasons, Mild weather every day, Rain all the time

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Rainy and dry seasons

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In India, the caste system mostly affected people's: Jobs and social life, Money, Politics, Military

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Jobs and social life

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Reincarnation in Hinduism means:

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Being reborn into a new life

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Karma in Hinduism means:

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Good and bad actions affect future lives

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The main god in Hinduism is: Muhammad, Buddha, Brahman, Abraham

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Brahman

Answer explanation

In Hinduism, Brahman is the ultimate reality, the divine ground of all existence, and the supreme, unchanging source of the universe. It is often described as formless, infinite, and transcendent, encompassing both the immanent and transcendent aspects of reality.