Understanding the Interconnectedness of Asian Countries

The video discusses the historical interconnectedness of Asian countries disrupted by Western colonialism and now being reestablished. It highlights the Nalanda project, a significant educational hub from the 5th to 12th century, which is being revived in the 21st century. Nalanda attracted scholars from across Asia, symbolizing a desire for unity. The video also points out that the West often overlooks these emerging dynamics in Asia.

What historical event disrupted the interconnectedness among Asian countries?

• The Cold War

• The Renaissance

• Western colonial era

• The Industrial Revolution

What was Nalanda known as in its prime?

• The Oxford of the East

• The Yale of the East

• The Cambridge of the East

• The Harvard of the East

For how many years was Nalanda a leading place of learning?

• 500 years

• 700 years

• 900 years

• 1000 years

Which invaders were responsible for the destruction of Nalanda?

• British Invaders

• Persian Invaders

• Mongol Invaders

• Turkish Invaders

In the 21st century, what effort is being made regarding Nalanda?

• To preserve its ruins

• To revive it as a center of learning

• To turn it into a museum

• To relocate it to another country

What does the revival of the Nalanda project signify about Asian countries?

• A desire to compete with the West

• A wish to remain isolated

• A desire to reconnect and collaborate

• A focus on economic growth