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What is South Asia’s main resource?
a) Oceans
b) Crops
c) Rivers
d) Agriculture

What is the largest country in South Asia?
a) Pakistan
b) China
c) Japan
d) India

What does the Hindu festival of Diwali celebrate?
a) The birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha
b) The victory of the forces of light over the forces of darkness
c) Cleansing of one’s soul from sins
d) Belief in reincarnation at a higher social scale

One way that Buddhism is different from other religions is that
a) It supports ethical living.
b) It does not believe in a personal god.
c) It has its own houses of worship.
d) It does not endorse prayer.

Which government of South Asia is most similar to the U.S. government?
a) Bhutan
b) India
c) Nepal
d) Pakistan

The majority of South Asia’s land is devoted to
a) Cities
b) Crops
c) Forests
d) Grassland

Which physical feature has often served as a barrier for trade and travel in South Asia?
a) The Granges River
b) The Himalayas
c) Indian Ocean
d) The Deccan Plateau

Which cultural institution has historically guided the moral and social life for most people in India?
a) Janism
b) Catholicism
c) Hinduism
d) Islam

What is a known religion in South Asia?
a) Buddhism
b) Jainism
c) Hinduism
d) All of the above

What is the oldest known civilization of South Asia?
a) Indus Valley Civilaztion
b) Mughal Empire
c) Vedic Civilization
d) Nanda Empire

How does rangoli reflect the culture of people in India?
a) Celebrates their God
b) Allows them to see art
c) It is used to celebrate Indian religious traditions.
d) Used to tell stories

This traditional style of fishing is an example of how humans
a) Live by the ocean
b) Adapt to the environment
c) Like non meat products
d) Stopped hunting

What is the major ocean to the south of South Asia
a) Pacific Ocean
b) Atlantic Ocean
c) Arrtic Ocean
d) Indian Ocean

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