Which of the following suggests that the Indus Valley people had a strong system of central government?
A.
Their priests conducted many religious ceremonies.
B.
They had a system of weights and measurements.
C.
Their jewelers used precious stones to make jewelry.
D.
They had elaborate tombs for their kings.
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B. They had a system of weights and measurements.
Drag the name of the Hindu caste to its description.
farmers
priests
warriors
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Sudras
farmers
priests
warriors
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Sudras
farmers - Sudras
priests - Brahmins
warriors - Kshatriyas
priests - Brahmins
warriors - Kshatriyas
Drag each Hindu belief to its definition.
the effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives
a soul will be reborn into a new body
acting in a righteous way
liberation from reincarnation
dharma
karma
moksha
reincarnation
the effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives
a soul will be reborn into a new body
acting in a righteous way
liberation from reincarnation
dharma
karma
moksha
reincarnation
the effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives - karma
a soul will be reborn into a new body - reincarnation
acting in a righteous way - dharma
liberation from reincarnation - moksha
a soul will be reborn into a new body - reincarnation
acting in a righteous way - dharma
liberation from reincarnation - moksha
Use the passage from the Upanishads to answer the question.
"The Self is never born, nor does it die. It did not spring from anything, nor did anything spring from it. This Ancient One is unborn, eternal, everlasting. It is not slain even though the body is slain."
This passage describes which Hindu belief?
A.
It is necessary to worship many gods because they are all forms of the same god.
B.
Every person has a soul, and it is a form of Brahman.
C.
It is people's duty to spread Hinduism throughout the world.
D.
Your caste in this life depends on how you behaved in previous lives.
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"The Self is never born, nor does it die. It did not spring from anything, nor did anything spring from it. This Ancient One is unborn, eternal, everlasting. It is not slain even though the body is slain."
This passage describes which Hindu belief?
A.
It is necessary to worship many gods because they are all forms of the same god.
B.
Every person has a soul, and it is a form of Brahman.
C.
It is people's duty to spread Hinduism throughout the world.
D.
Your caste in this life depends on how you behaved in previous lives.
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B. Every person has a soul, and it is a form of Brahman.
In what way was Siddhartha Gautama an example of a bodhisattva?
A.
He was a prince who ruled wisely and well.
B.
He was responsible for building many stone pillars that express Buddhist beliefs.
C.
He gained enlightenment and tried to help others out of compassion.
D.
He was a member of the priestly caste and worshipped the gods.
A.
He was a prince who ruled wisely and well.
B.
He was responsible for building many stone pillars that express Buddhist beliefs.
C.
He gained enlightenment and tried to help others out of compassion.
D.
He was a member of the priestly caste and worshipped the gods.
C. He gained enlightenment and tried to help others out of compassion.
What caused Buddhism to spread through much of Southeast and East Asia?
A.
Asoka's pillars were built throughout Asia, and people were inspired by them.
B.
Buddha sent his followers to conquer other kingdoms and establish his rule.
C.
Missionaries took the teachings of Buddha to other places.
D.
The belief in many gods made Buddhism a popular religion in the region.
A.
Asoka's pillars were built throughout Asia, and people were inspired by them.
B.
Buddha sent his followers to conquer other kingdoms and establish his rule.
C.
Missionaries took the teachings of Buddha to other places.
D.
The belief in many gods made Buddhism a popular religion in the region.
C. Missionaries took the teachings of Buddha to other places.
In what ways did Islam arrive in South Asia? Select the two correct answers.
A.
Buddhist monks became converts to Islam and established churches.
B.
Muslim conquerors brought Islam to western South Asia.
C.
Muslim missionaries built monasteries in South Asia.
D.
Muslim traders brought Islam by sea to South Asia.
E.
The British brought the Muslim religion with them when they colonized India.
A.
Buddhist monks became converts to Islam and established churches.
B.
Muslim conquerors brought Islam to western South Asia.
C.
Muslim missionaries built monasteries in South Asia.
D.
Muslim traders brought Islam by sea to South Asia.
E.
The British brought the Muslim religion with them when they colonized India.
B. Muslim conquerors brought Islam to western South Asia.
D. Muslim traders brought Islam by sea to South Asia.
D. Muslim traders brought Islam by sea to South Asia.
Historically, in which climate did most people of South Asia live?
A.
arid climates next to mountains for defense
B.
semiarid climates close to the sea for fishing
C.
temperate climates for agriculture
D.
cold climates in the mountains for trade
A.
arid climates next to mountains for defense
B.
semiarid climates close to the sea for fishing
C.
temperate climates for agriculture
D.
cold climates in the mountains for trade
C. Temperate climates for agriculture.
Which type of government does India have?
A.
constitutional monarchy
B.
Islamic republic
C.
parliamentary democracy
D.
socialist republic
A.
constitutional monarchy
B.
Islamic republic
C.
parliamentary democracy
D.
socialist republic
C. Parliamentary democracy.
Which best describes the history of Bangladesh?
A.
Bangladesh was under British rule, then part of Pakistan, then independent.
B.
Bangladesh was under British rule, then part of India, then independent.
C.
Bangladesh was never ruled by Britain, unlike India and Pakistan.
D.
Bangladesh was partitioned between Buddhists and Hindus.
A.
Bangladesh was under British rule, then part of Pakistan, then independent.
B.
Bangladesh was under British rule, then part of India, then independent.
C.
Bangladesh was never ruled by Britain, unlike India and Pakistan.
D.
Bangladesh was partitioned between Buddhists and Hindus.
A. Bangladesh was under British rule, then part of Pakistan, then independent.
Drag and drop the words to the boxes.
BengaliPashtunsSinhaleseHindi
Country Majority Ethnic Group
India
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Sri Lanka
BengaliPashtunsSinhaleseHindi
Country Majority Ethnic Group
India
Bangladesh
Afghanistan
Sri Lanka
Country Majority Ethnic Group
India Hindi
Bangladesh Bengali
Afghanistan Pashtuns
Sri Lanka Sinhalese
India Hindi
Bangladesh Bengali
Afghanistan Pashtuns
Sri Lanka Sinhalese
Which statement best describes how sexism affects the economies of many South Asian countries?
A.
The domestic role played by women makes it easier for men to work more and grow the economy.
B.
Women who stay at home have more children, and their children eventually contribute to the economy.
C.
Some women are denied equal educational opportunities and so cannot contribute as much to the economy.
D.
Women are paid less than men, and thus do not spend as much money on consumer goods.
A.
The domestic role played by women makes it easier for men to work more and grow the economy.
B.
Women who stay at home have more children, and their children eventually contribute to the economy.
C.
Some women are denied equal educational opportunities and so cannot contribute as much to the economy.
D.
Women are paid less than men, and thus do not spend as much money on consumer goods.
C. Some women are denied equal educational opportunities and so cannot contribute as much to the economy.
Which of the following groups has caused ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan?
A.
the Sinhalese majority
B.
Naxalites
C.
Kashmiri Sikhs
D.
the Taliban
A.
the Sinhalese majority
B.
Naxalites
C.
Kashmiri Sikhs
D.
the Taliban
D. The Taliban.
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