South Asia Review (7th Grade)

Question 1

Historians believe that the ancient city of Mohenjodaro disappeared because of invaders, the river flooding, earthquakes

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Right Understanding of the Four Noble Truths is a part of the Eight Fold Path

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

The Eastern and Western Ghats are long mountain chains.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Because India is divided from Asia by the Himalaya Mountains and the Hindu-Kush Mountains, it is called...

Accepted Answer

A subcontinent

Question 5

What is a golden age?

Accepted Answer

a time of great prosperity and achievement

Question 6

Who are the "Untouchables" in Hindu Society?

Accepted Answer

Dalits

Question 7

What does the term Buddha mean?

Accepted Answer

Enlightened One

Question 8

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

The Rulers and Warriors in the Hindu Social Ladder

Accepted Answer

Kshatriyas

Question 10

Having the right effort- promoting good actions and preventing evil ones is a part of the Eight Fold Path.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which of these are one of the five basic beliefs of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Deities, Karma, Dharma, Brahman

Question 12

During the summer in India, the monsoon brings...

Accepted Answer

heavy rain

Question 13

The Merchants, Artisans, and farmers in the Hindu Social Ladder

Accepted Answer

Vaishyas

Question 14

The Priests, scholars, and teachers in the Hindu Social Ladder

Accepted Answer

Brahmin

Question 15

The Servants and Laborers in the Hindu Social Ladder

Accepted Answer

Shudras

Question 16

Having the right actions- not killing, stealing or lying is a part of the Eight Fold Path

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Samsara is one of the five basic beliefs of Hinduism.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Most of the people in Mohenjodaro lived in the citadel

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

Right Speech- being careful in truthful in what you say is a part of the Eight Fold Path.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

Mahatma Ghandi was an Indian and Hindu Reformer who spoke out against the Hindu Social Ladder/ Caste System.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

The way to end suffering is to give up all cravings., The way to give up cravings if to live a life according to the 8-Fold Path, Suffering is caused by cravings (desires and wants), Suffering is present in all things. Nothing lasts forever.

Question 22

Being in the right mindfulness- not being attached to your emotions, thoughts, is part of the Eight Fold Path

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

Having the right concentration- focusing your mind with meditation is a part of the Eight Fold Path.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

Right Purpose- living a life of selflessness, love, and non-violence is part of the Eight Fold Path

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

Where are the Eastern and Western Ghats are located where?

Accepted Answer

Along the coasts of India

Question 26

Mount Everest is in the Hindu-Kush Mountains

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

Siddhartha Gautama founded Buddhism

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

Where were the earliest known settlements in India?

Accepted Answer

The Indus River Valley

Question 29

Right way to earn a living- not harming people or animals is a part of the Eight Fold Path.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

Hinduism is a monotheistic religion.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 31

Prince Siddhartha Gautama witnessed aging, sickness, and death on his travels.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 32

As the Brahmaputra River flows from the mountains into the valley, it becomes...

Accepted Answer

slower and deeper

Question 33

King Ashoka was the leader of what empire?

Accepted Answer

Mauryan

South Asia Review (7th Grade)

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South Asia Review (7th Grade)

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