Question

Question 1 (0.5 points)
Is this statement true or false?

The South, North, and Northeast regions of India have their own distinct cultures and almost every state has carved out its own cultural niche.

Question 1 options:
True
False
Question 2 (0.5 points)
Is this statement true or false?

In 1947, India became independent and from that year onwards, started India's struggle to become one of the leading nations of the world.

Question 2 options:
True
False
Question 3 (0.5 points)
Is this statement true or false?

Britain's Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act which separated India into two independent entities – India and Pakistan.

Question 3 options:
True
False
Question 4 (0.5 points)
The Middle East is the birthplace of which of the following religions?

Question 4 options:

Judaism


Christianity


Islam


All of the above

Question 5 (0.5 points)
What was Gandhi’s focus after India’s independence?

Question 5 options:

Keeping Britain out of India


Building the economic prosperity of India


Building peace and unity between Muslims and Hindus


Keeping India cultures and traditions alive

Question 6 (0.5 points)
In 1930, which of the following did Britain levy a tax on as a means of punishing the Indians?

Question 6 options:

Rice


Tea


Salt


Flour

Question 7 (0.5 points)
Which group called for a separate nation - Pakistan?

Question 7 options:

The Sikhs


The Hindus


The Muslims


The Jains

Question 8 (0.5 points)
Why does the caste system in India continue to impact society?

Question 8 options:

Government laws strictly enforce movement between castes


The caste system was only developed recently so it has a significant impact due to its newness


There are severe penalties for not following tradition


People accept that the caste system keeps order in society and prevents chaos

Question 9 (0.5 points)
Why does the violence against Dalits continue throughout India?

Question 9 options:

Lack of laws and constitutional amendments granting rights to Dalits.


Lack of enforcement of laws prohibiting violence against Dalits.


Most Dalits live in rural areas and the crimes go unreported.


Most Dalits commit violence against other Dalits.

Question 10 (0.5 points)
Why is Dubai creating underwater resorts and reclaimed islands?

Question 10 options:

Dubai has an incredible amount of money to spend on building projects.


Dubai's population is growing at a very fast pace, some say too fast.


Dubai wants to have the most extravagant resorts in the world.


All of the above.

Question 11 (0.5 points)
Jerusalem is considered a holy city to which of the following religions?

Question 11 options:

Islam


Christianity


Judaism


All of the above

Question 12 (0.5 points)
What was the most common language spoken in the Middle East after about the 6th century?

Question 12 options:

Aramaic Hebrew


Arabic


English


Persian

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

**Question 1:** True
**Question 2:** True
**Question 3:** True
**Question 4:** All of the above
**Question 5:** Building peace and unity between Muslims and Hindus
**Question 6:** Salt
**Question 7:** The Muslims
**Question 8:** People accept that the caste system keeps order in society and prevents chaos
**Question 9:** Lack of enforcement of laws prohibiting violence against Dalits.
**Question 10:** All of the above.
**Question 11:** All of the above
**Question 12:** Arabic

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