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Exploring Early Civilizations

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the first known civilization in Asia?

a)

Chinese civilization

b)

Babylonian civilization

c)

Indus Valley civilization

d)

Sumerian civilization

2.

Which river is associated with early Asian civilizations?

a)

Indus River

b)

Ganges River

c)

Mekong River

d)

Yangtze River

3.

What were the main features of early Asian societies?

a)

Nomadic lifestyles, lack of trade, decentralized tribes, and oral traditions.

b)

Focus on military conquests, absence of agriculture, and reliance on hunting and gathering.

c)

Emphasis on individualism, minimal social structure, and absence of written communication.

d)

Agricultural development, trade routes, centralized governments, and writing systems.

4.

Name one of the major kingdoms in the Malay Archipelago.

a)

Sukhothai

b)

Majapahit

c)

Srivijaya

d)

Mataram

5.

What was the capital of the Srivijaya Empire?

a)

Bandung

b)

Jakarta

c)

Medan

d)

Palembang

6.

Which trade route was important for the Malay kingdoms?

a)

Trans-Saharan Route

b)

Strait of Malacca

c)

Incense Route

d)

Silk Road

7.

What is the significance of the Malacca Sultanate?

a)

It was a major trading hub and a center for the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia.

b)

It was primarily known for its agricultural exports.

c)

It served as a cultural center for Chinese traditions.

d)

It was a military stronghold against European powers.

8.

Which religion spread widely in Asia during ancient times?

a)

Taoism

b)

Zoroastrianism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Buddhism

9.

What is the main belief of Buddhism?

a)

The main belief of Buddhism is the worship of multiple gods.

b)

The main belief of Buddhism is the pursuit of material wealth.

c)

The main belief of Buddhism is the concept of eternal life.

d)

The main belief of Buddhism is the Four Noble Truths.

10.

Who is the founder of Islam?

a)

Prophet Muhammad

b)

Abraham

c)

Moses

d)

Jesus

11.

What is the holy book of Christianity?

a)

Quran

b)

Bible

c)

Vedas

d)

Talmud

12.

How did Hinduism influence the cultures of Asia?

a)

Hinduism had no impact on Asian cultures.

b)

Hinduism only influenced Western cultures.

c)

Hinduism influenced the cultures of Asia by shaping philosophies, art, social structures, and ethical frameworks.

d)

Hinduism is primarily a political ideology in Asia.

13.

What role did trade play in the spread of religions in Asia?

a)

Trade had no impact on the spread of religions in Asia.

b)

Trade only facilitated the exchange of goods, not beliefs.

c)

Trade hindered the spread of religions by creating cultural barriers.

d)

Trade played a crucial role in the spread of religions in Asia by enabling cultural exchange and the sharing of beliefs along trade routes.

14.

Name one major festival celebrated in Hinduism.

a)

Christmas

b)

Holi

c)

Eid

d)

Diwali

15.

What is the importance of cultural exchange in early civilizations?

a)

Cultural exchange only benefited a single civilization without impact on others.

b)

Cultural exchange was crucial for the development and progress of early civilizations.

c)

Cultural exchange was irrelevant to the survival of early civilizations.

d)

Cultural exchange hindered the growth of early civilizations.

16.

Apakah maksud sejarah berdasarkan perkataan Arab "syajaratun"?

a)

Pokok

b)

Masa lampau

c)

Keturunan

d)

Peristiwa

e)

Dagu kedepan