Unit 3: Asia & The Middle East

Which of these is NOT one of the major rivers in Asia?

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Ganges

The Indus River Valley civilization was located in what is now mainly part of which country?

• China

• India

• Pakistan

• Iran

Which mountain range separates the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?

• Andes

• Alps

• Himalayas

• Rocky Mountains

What was the writing system used in ancient Mesopotamia called?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

• Pictographs

Which of these is NOT one of the main teachings of Buddhism?

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Eightfold Path

• The Ten Commandments

• Meditation

In Hinduism, what is the name for living up to the duties and obligations in your life?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Samsara

• Moksha

Which ancient Chinese philosophy emphasizes harmony with nature?

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

What is the name of the holy book of Islam?

• Bible

• Torah

• Quran

• Vedas

Which river is the longest river in Asia?

• Yangtze

• Ganges

• Yellow River

• Mekong

What is the term for believing in more than one god?

• Moksha

• Monotheism

• Hinduism

• Polytheism