Geography of South Asia: Origin's of South Asian Culture

Which river was the cultural hearth of South Asia?

• Indus River

• Ganges River

• Krishna River

• Narmada River

What was this civilization known as?

• Mesopotamian Civilization

• Harappan Civilization

• Aztec Civilization

• Aryan Civilizations

Which people came to South Asia around 1500 BC?

• Aryans

• Harappans

• Dravidians

• British

Which people brought the religion which would become Hinduism?

• Aryans

• Harappans

• British

• Dravidians

What is the holy text of Hinduism?

• Vedas

• Bible

• Quran/Koran

• Pali Canon/Tripitaka

Is Hinduism Monotheistic or Polytheistic?

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Neither

• It depends

Which is NOT one of the 3 important ideas of Hinduism discussed in the video?

• Pilgrimage

• Reincarnation

• Caste System

• Moksha

Moksha, the release from the cycle of reincarnation, can be achieved through what?

• Yoga

• Eating Right

• Giving money to the church

• None.  Hindus believe you always will be in a cycle of reincarnation.

Who are at the bottom of the Caste System?

• Dalits or Untouchables

• Merchants

• Scholars

• Warriors

Who was the Buddha?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Guru Nanak

• Mohandas Gandhi