South Asia Quiz

What is the name of the musical instrument pictured above?

• Steel drum

• Sitar

• Caste

• Mumbai

English is one language spoken in South Asia due to

• A. war with the U.S.

• B. trade with Australia

• C. Spanish missionaries

• D. British colonization

Which physical feature protects the northern border of India from foreign invasion?

• Himalaya Mountains

• Gobi Desert

• Yellow River

• Atlantic Ocean

He is recognized as one of the twentieth century’s greatest political and spiritual leaders. He led the fight for independence from the British empire and organized several non-violent civil disobedience campaigns. Who is being described?

• Mother Teresa

• Mohandas Ghandi

• Nelson Mandela

• Martin Luther King Jr.

Speaker A: “We are made to do the work no others would do. I work

disposing dead animals and cleaning sewers. We no longer wish to do

this work and want the government to give us land, so we can live a

respectable life.”

Speaker B: “We need people to do all types of jobs.”

The speakers have different opinions about -

• the judicial branch

• the caste system

• Buddhism

• colonization

Many Hindus around the world take time to honor the goddess of wealth and pray for success in the coming year during -

• Bollywood

• Easter

• Diwali

• Sitar

What are the major religions associated with South Asia? Select THREE correct answers.

• Vaisakhi

• Buddhism

• Diwali

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

The delta of the Ganges River has been an area where people settle, because

• the area produces rich farmlands

• it provides protection from invaders

• it is required by the government

• freedom of religion is allowed there

This question has two parts. With over 7 million annual visitors, is considered one of the world’s most famous pieces of architecture. The building, made out of white marble, was constructed in memory of the emperor’s deceased wife. This building is considered as one of the “Seven Wonders of the World” and is located in the country of . Complete the sentences by selecting the correct answers.

(a)  

With over 7 million annual visitors, the Taj Mahal is considered one of the world’s most famous pieces of architecture. The building, made out of white marble, was constructed in memory of the emperor’s deceased wife. This building is considered one of the “Seven Wonders of the World” and is located in the country of (a)   .