South Asia: History Pretest

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How have physical features, ________ , and empires shaped South Asia's borders?

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religion

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What advancements were made by the Gupta Empire? Options: medicines, drawing, and painting; irrigation, democracy, and a strong military; literature, mathematics, and astronomy; weapons, education, and religious structures

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literature, mathematics, and astronomy

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Which religion was brought to South Asia by the Mughals? Options: Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism

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Islam

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What effect did colonialism by the British have on India? Options: It restricted religious freedom. It required Indians to speak English. It allowed Indian manufacturers to export goods produced from their natural resources. It forced India to import British goods.

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It forced India to import British goods.

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Which of the following was an effect of Partition?
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It allowed Hindus and Muslims to live together in peace.
It allowed most people of India to remain in their homes.
Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs had to decide where to live.
It settled disputes over the region known as Kashmir.

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Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs had to decide where to live.

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Which is the largest minority religion in South Asia?

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Hinduism

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Which of the following is a belief of the Hindu religion? After death, the soul is reborn into another physical life., Suffering is part of life., One can worship only one deity, or god., If you live a good life, your soul will go to heaven.

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After death, the soul is reborn into another physical life.