WorksheetsINDIA QUIZ 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
India is called a "subcontinent" because it is:
a)
Smaller than Asia
b)
An island south of Europe
c)
Separated from Asia by huge mountain ranges
d)
A peninsula surrounded by three oceans
2.
The Himalayan Mountains are significant because they:
a)
Contain the oldest temples
b)
Flood every year
c)
Are the birthplace of Buddhism
d)
Form India's northern border and contain the tallest mountains on Earth
3.
The tallest peak on Earth is:
a)
Mount Jorge
b)
Annapurna
c)
Kangchenjunga
d)
Mount Everest
4.
The Hindu Kush Mountains are important because they:
a)
Are the holiest mountains in India
b)
Block all monsoon rains
c)
Separate India from the Middle East
d)
Form India's eastern border
5.
The Ganges River is sacred to the:
a)
Muslims
b)
Sikhs
c)
Buddhists
d)
Hindus
6.
The Thar Desert is also known as:
a)
The Black Desert
b)
The Desert of Kings
c)
The Great Indian Desert
d)
The Silk Desert
7.
A monsoon is:
a)
A tornado-like wind
b)
A sandstorm
c)
Seasonal winds and rains essential for life in India
d)
A volcanic eruption
8.
Which of the following is a sacred animal in India?
a)
Horse
b)
Dog
c)
Elephant
d)
Bear
9.
About what percent of the world's bird species are found in India?
a)
7%
b)
13%
c)
25%
d)
50%
10.
According to the caste system, the priests/teachers are the:
a)
Sudras
b)
Kshatriyas
c)
Vaishyas
d)
Brahmins
11.
The Untouchables (Panchamas) traditionally:
a)
Controlled the armies
b)
Ruled villages
c)
Performed the lowest and hardest jobs
d)
Served as scholars
12.
Which religion is the largest in India?
a)
Islam
b)
Christianity
c)
Hinduism
d)
Jainism
13.
Which religion teaches non-violence, no possessions, and extreme self-control?
a)
Sikhism
b)
Jainism
c)
Islam
d)
Hinduism
14.
Who is traditionally believed to have brought Christianity to India?
a)
St. Peter
b)
St. Paul
c)
St. Thomas
d)
St. Luke
15.
Which Indian religion teaches that enlightenment is reached by following the "Middle Way" and avoiding extremes?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Jainism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Sikhism
16.
India is called a subcontinent because it is separated from Asia by the (a) .
17.
The second most sacred river to Hindus is the (a) .
18.
One of the sacred animals (Not elephant) in India is the (a) (name one).
19.
The founder of Sikhism, who taught the equality of all souls, was
(a)
20.
According to Hindu belief, the cycle of being reborn into a new life is called (a) .
21.
21. The founder of Jainism, who taught non-violence and extreme self-control, was (a) .
22.
The scientific term for plant life in a region is (a) .
23.
The scientific term for animal life in a region is called (a) .
24.
The Arabian Sea is known for being the first (a) humans learned to navigate.
25.
The four main caste groups include Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and (a) .
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