South Asia Review Game

Which of the following is a characteristic of a polytheistic religion?

• Belief in one god

• Belief in a single deity

• Belief in multiple gods

• Belief in no gods

Which of the following countries is not part of South Asia?

• Pakistan

• Nepal

• Thailand

• India

Which of the following is a key feature of a parliamentary democracy?

• Separation of powers

• Direct election of the head of state

• Rule by a single party

• Prime Minister is the head of government

What is the most common language in Asia?

• Muslim

• Chinese

• Hindi

• British

Answer explanation

Chinese is the most widely spoken language in Asia, with over a billion native speakers. It surpasses other languages like Hindi and is not related to Muslim or British, making it the correct choice.

What religious belief says that a person’s actions determine the universe’s reaction?

• brahmin

• dharma

• karma

• nirvana

What is the ocean that touches India?

• Arctic

• Pacific

• Indian

• Atlantic

Answer explanation

The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean and directly touches the southern coast of India, making it the correct answer. The other options (Arctic, Pacific, Atlantic) do not border India.

Non-violent resistance is a form of protest that does not use violence to achieve its goals.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Non-violent resistance indeed refers to protest methods that do not involve violence. Therefore, the statement is true.

What is the name of the river that Hindus consider to be the mother goddess

• Indus

• Ganges

• Bramaputra

• Nile

Answer explanation

The Ganges, known as Ganga in Hinduism, is revered as the mother goddess and is considered sacred. It plays a vital role in Hindu rituals and beliefs, making it the correct answer.

Illiteracy is the inability to read and write. Compared to the United States, is illiteracy a problem in South Asia?

• Yes, Asia has a hatred of books

• No, literacy rate in South Asia is almost 100%

• Yes, South Asia has many countries that have low literacy rates

• No, South Asia is known for teaching babies to read at an early age

Answer explanation

Yes, South Asia has many countries with low literacy rates, making illiteracy a significant issue compared to the United States, where literacy rates are much higher.

Choose the correct order of the Caste System from top to bottom:

• Kshatriyas (warriors/rulers), Vaishyas (merchants/traders), and Shudras (laborers), the Dalits,

  Brahmins (priests),

• Vaishyas (merchants/traders), and Shudras (laborers), Kshatriyas (warriors/rulers), the Dalits,

  Brahmins (priests),

• Kshatriyas (warriors/rulers), the Dalits,

  Brahmins (priests),Vaishyas (merchants/traders), and Shudras

• Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors/rulers), Vaishyas (merchants/traders), and Shudras (laborers), the Dalits (Untouchables)