1.3 Lecture Questions

Explain ONE way a belief system or practice affected South (India) or Southeast Asia from 1200-1450?

What was the significance of the monsoon winds in India?

• The monsoon winds in India cause droughts and water scarcity.
• The monsoon winds in India bring the majority of the annual rainfall, crucial for agriculture and water resources.
• Monsoon winds in India have no impact on the climate.
• The monsoon winds in India bring snowfall instead of rainfall.

What river has deep religious meaning for India?

• Amazon
• Ganges
• Yamuna
• Nile

What happened after the collapse of the Gupta Empire?

• Centralization under a new emperor
• Formation of a global empire
• Continuation of the Gupta Empire
• Decentralization with regional kingdoms emerging

Why were the Rajput kingdoms vulnerable to invasion?

• Centralized political structure
• Decentralized political structure, lack of unity among clans, constant internal conflicts
• Strong military alliances among clans
• Peaceful relations with neighboring kingdoms

What Muslim kingdom formed in North India?

• Mughal Empire
• Vijayanagara Empire
• Delhi Sultanate
• Maratha Empire

How was Vijayanagara Empire founded?

• Started as a result of a volcanic eruption
• Established through a peaceful negotiation with neighboring kingdoms
• Founded by Chinese explorers
• Founded by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I after rebelling against the Delhi Sultanate in 1336.

What is the primary religion in South Asia?

• Buddhism
• Islam
• Christianity
• Hinduism

What is the Hindu Caste System?

• The Hindu Caste System is a modern invention in India
• The Hindu Caste System is a religious belief in India
• The Hindu Caste System is a political system in India
• The Hindu Caste System is a social hierarchy in India that categorizes people into different groups based on their occupation and birth.