Asia Quiz 3: Culture & Economy

The artistic writing called calligraphy was invented in which Asia country?

• India

• China

• Japan

• Russia

East Asian countries celebrate this holiday associated with the Moon.

• Ramadan

• Holi

• the Lunar New Year

• the Festival of Lights

Hindus celebrate their festival with colored powder and street dances. What is this celebration called?

• Holi

• Lunar New Year

• Diwali

• Dragon Boat Festival

Which of these is NOT a common feature used to decorate Asian buildings?

• flowers

• birds

• scrolls

• peaceful scenery

This is one of the most important features of Ancient Chinese architecture.

• the kitchen

• the porch

• the roof

• the courtyard

This religion is over 4,000 years old and is the most widespread religion in India.

• Judaism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

This religion began in India.

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Islam

The population of Asia is estimated to be around _____ people.

• 3.5 million

• 3.5 billion

• 4.5 million

• 4.5 billion

How many languages are spoken in Asia?

• 250

• around 2,300

• about 1,000

• almost 750

This is the main food crop in Asia.

• wheat

• barley

• rice

• corn