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SOUTH ASIA

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Believe that life is full of suffering due to desire.
a)
Hinduism
b)
Islam
c)
Buddhism
2.
Which of the following describes the caste system?
a)
It is a way of separating wealthy people from others.
b)
It is a way of separating wealthy people from others.
c)
It is a rigid social structure determined by Hindu belief.
d)
It is an important belief in the Buddhist religion.
3.
What does partition mean?
a)
coming together
b)
division
c)
independence
d)
colonization
4.
The belief that the soul is reborn after death in human or some other form.
a)
reincarnation
b)
Dalit
c)
karma
d)
fasting
5.

what changed in Indian life after Aryan culture formed?

a)

Farming began

b)

A caste system developed

c)

Planned cities were built

d)

Trade increased

6.

Who was India's greatest leader that urged nonviolence during the protest for independence?

a)

Mohandas Ghandi

b)

Buddha

c)

Shah Jahan

d)

Braham

7.

seasonal winds that affect climate in the southern areas of Asia, resulting in wet spring and summer months and dry winter months

a)

Monsoon

b)

subcontinent

c)

typhoons

d)

plate tectonics

8.

While both North America and South Asia experienced British colonization, cultural patterns in South Asia were more strongly influenced by-

a)

African tribes

b)

Native Americans

c)

modern Dutch traditions

d)

ancient religious traditions

9.

Collision of tectonic plates (convergent) created

a)

The Himalayas

b)

The Indus River

c)

The Ganges Plain

d)

The Great Indian Desert

10.

Which factors that accounts for the creation of a tropical climate throughout most of the subcontinent?

a)

Neighboring mountain ranges to the north

b)

Proximity to the Indian Ocean and the equator

c)

Seasonal monsoons

d)

Deccan Plateau

11.

How did geography contribute to the creation of India’s northern border?

a)

Mountains form a natural boundary between India and other countries

b)

Differences in religion caused the enclaves

c)

Dense jungles create the natural boundary

d)

Different European influences in the region

12.

What is an island country in South Asia?

a)

India

b)

Sri Lanka

c)

Pakistan

d)

Bangladesh

13.

Which characteristic of South Asian cultures best explains the political divisions of the region after the countries gained independence during the twentieth century?

a)

Climate variations

b)

Language differences

c)

Religious differences

d)

Differences in economic activities

14.

The Kashmir Conflict is a territorial dispute between India and _________.

a)

Myanmar (Burma)

b)

Pakistan

c)

Tibet

d)

Afghanistan

15.

India was the birthplace for of Hinduism and Buddhism.... TRUE or FALSE

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.

When Great Britain ruled India for 90 years (Raj), which countries did they separate based on Region?

a)

Maldive Islands (Sikhism) and Sri Lanka (Buddhism)

b)

Pakistan (Muslim) and India (Hinduism)

c)

Nepal (Zionism) and Bangladesh (Muslim)

d)

Pakistan (Hinduism) and Bhutan (Christianity)

17.
The three major rivers of South Asia are the Ganges, the Brahmaputra, and the _______.
a)
Amazon
b)
Yellow
c)
Indus
d)
Po
18.
This country colonized South Asia about 1860.
a)
United Kingdom
b)
United States
c)
United Democratic Republic of the Congo
d)
France
19.
These three present-day South Asian countries were part of the Raj.
a)
India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
b)
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran
c)
India, Nepal and Bhutan
d)
Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
20.
Which empire is described as the Golden Age of classical Indian culture?
a)
Gupta Empire
b)
Harappa Empire
c)
Indo-Aryan Empire
d)
Mauryan Empire
21.
How did Asoka treat other religions in the Mauryan Empire?
a)
He punished people who practice Hinduism.
b)
Asoka only allowed people to practice Buddhism and Hinduism.
c)
Asoka forced all of the people to practice Hinduism.
d)
He wanted all religions to be honored and respected.
22.
Which religion did Asoka convert to?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
23.
The Indian invention of _________ around A.D. 500 had a great impact on the study of mathematics and science.
a)
geometry
b)
zero
c)
plastic surgery
d)
algorithms
24.

As a new Buddhist, what did Ahsoka build thousands of throughout his empire?

a)

meditation zones

b)

statues

c)

stupas

d)

temples

25.

Summer Monsoon comes in the months of ___________________.

a)

May to October

b)

October to February

c)

May to February

d)

June to October

26.

Winter Monsoon comes in the months of ___________________.

a)

May to October

b)

October to February

c)

May to February

d)

June to October

27.

Along what RIVER did the Harappan Civilization develop?

a)

Ganges

b)

Nile

c)

Indus

d)

Jordan

28.

They named one of these ancient cities Harappa. What did they name the other city?

a)

Mohenjo-Daro

b)

Himalayanna

c)

Memphis

d)

Ganges

29.
The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the first civilizations in the world.  What two cities were at the center of this civilization?
a)
Hormuz and Rome
b)
Mohenjo Daro and Harappa
c)
Indus and Brahmaputra
d)
Ganges and Indus
30.
A feature of Mohenjo Daro and Harappa ancient cities was
a)
citadel
b)
running water and sewage
c)
brick homes
d)
all of the choices
31.

Aryans became the dominant society in India during a time known as the _________________________

a)

Vedas period

b)

Golden Age of the Vedas

c)

Vedic period

d)

Veridic period

32.

Sanskrit is the basis for which religion?

a)

Christian

b)

Muslim

c)

Hinduism

d)

Budhism

33.
Hinduism is polytheistic.  What does that mean?
a)
Hindus believe in one God.
b)
Hindus believe in multiple gods and goddesses that control the universe.
c)
Hindus believe in more than one version of heaven.
d)
Hindus believe in multiple classes of people.
34.
In which country did Hinduism originate?
a)
Myanmar
b)
United States
c)
Japan
d)
India
35.
What is the term for a person being reborn after a previous life?
a)
maya
b)
reincarnation
c)
recluse
d)
dharma
36.
The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives. 
a)
karma
b)
dharma
c)
ahisma
d)
moksha
37.
Considered India's holiest river. 
a)
Ganges River
b)
Nile River
c)
Euphrates River
d)
Mississippi River
38.

Which caste is responsible for being priests and scholars?

a)

Brahmin

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Vaishyas

d)

Shudras

e)

Untouchables (Dalits)

39.

Which caste is responsible for being warriors and rulers?

a)

Brahmin

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Vaishyas

d)

Shudras

e)

Untouchables (Dalits)

40.

Which caste is responsible for being herders and merchants?

a)

Brahmin

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Vaishyas

d)

Shudras

e)

Untouchables (Dalits)

41.

Which caste is responsible for being commoners and peasants?

a)

Brahmin

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Vaishyas

d)

Shudras

e)

Untouchables (Dalits)

42.

Each caste in Hindu society has equal status.

a)

True

b)

False

43.
The Vedas are ____________________
a)
warriors
b)
ancient laws
c)
sheep herders
d)
a collection of Hindu sacred texts
44.
1. What is the Buddha's real name? 
a)
Gangas Khan 
b)
Asoka
c)
Siddartha Guatama 
d)
Finn
45.

Where does human suffering come from?

a)

From nature

b)

Desire and want

c)

evil and fear

d)

unmet expectations

46.

What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?

a)

Ten Commandments

b)

The Four Noble Truths

c)

Shar'ia Law

d)

The Five Noble Truths

47.
Where did Islam have its origin?
a)
Islam first emerged in Mecca, a city in Arabia in the Middle East.
b)
Canaan, later called the Land of Israel
c)
Judea, it had once been a part of the ancient Kingdom of Israel
d)
Egypt, near the ancient pyramids
48.
Pakistan was created because which major religion was afraid of being persecuted? 
a)
Muslims
b)
Sikhs
c)
Hindus
d)
Christians
49.
One of the major problems with the Partition of Pakistan was...
a)
China control of Northern India
b)
Forced migration of people of different religions caused bitter feelings and anger
c)
Jinnah would still be a ruler of India from Pakistan
d)
None of the above
50.

Who was India's colonial ruler

a)

France

b)

Britain

c)

Germany

d)

United States

51.

What religion dominates Pakistan

a)

Islam

b)

Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

52.

What religion dominates India

a)

Islam

b)

Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

53.

Who was the leader of Indian independence

a)

Gandhi

b)

Jinna

c)

Neru

d)

Buddha

54.

What did East Pakistan become in 1971?

a)

Bhutan

b)

Nepal

c)

Bangladesh

55.

What territory is still disputed by India and Pakistan?

a)

Bhutan

b)

Kashmir

c)

Nepal

56.

Match the word to the definition. Definition: separation by the creation of a boundary that divides

a)

Displaced

b)

partition

c)

Parliament

d)

Colonialism

57.
Which definition best matches the term population density?
a)
human beings in general
b)
number of people in a particular area
c)
A measurement of people for a specific area
d)
All the inhabitants of a particular area
58.
Which is [likely to be] more densely populated?
a)
desert
b)
coast

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