Geography and Culture Quiz

Which country is located north of India and is known for the Himalayas?

• Thailand

• Bhutan

• Indonesia

• Philippines

What is the capital of Nepal?

• Bangkok

• Manila

• Kathmandu

• Dhaka

Why are monsoons important to India?

• They cool the desert regions.

• They prevent deforestation.

• They are crucial for agriculture.

• They stop natural disasters.

Which geographical feature forms the northern border of India?

• The Ganges River

• The Himalayas

• The South China Sea

• The Deccan Plateau

What event caused Japan to rely on the United States for security?

• The Cold War

• The Korean War

• World War II

• The Vietnam War

What influenced Japan to take a more aggressive security role in the 1990s?

• The Gulf War

• Economic struggles in Southeast Asia

• Events like North Korea’s missile launch and China’s actions toward Taiwan

• A decrease in U.S. military support

What is the Mahabharata?

• A river in India

• An epic poem of Ancient India

• A religious text in Hinduism

• A historical account of Indian wars

Which belief is shared by Christianity, Judaism, and Islam?

• Reincarnation

• Polytheism

• Belief in one God

• Karma

What does Hinduism teach about reincarnation?

• It happens only to priests.

• It does not affect caste mobility.

• It determines caste in the next life.

• It happens only after enlightenment.

What is the social rank of merchants in the caste system?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Shudras