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1
How many days does the festival of Diwali last?
7 days
10 days
5 days
2 days
2
What is the name of this ancient country, located in Asia?
China
Mexico
India
Egypt
3
In which civilization did the Indus River Valley develop?
Ancient India
Ancient China
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Mexico
4
What is the name of the yearly festival in China that lasts for 2 weeks?
Lantern Festival
Chinese New Year
The Great Stupa
Dragon Boat Festival
5
Why were rivers important to the development of early civilizations?
Rivers were used for boat parades during celebrations and festivals.
It was a sacred gathering place for many religions.
It gave children a place to play and swim.
The water helped to keep the soil fertile so people could grow crops.
6
Which two religions started in India and are practiced by millions of people in the world today?
SELECT TWO ANSWERS.
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
7
Hindus do all of the following during Diwali EXCEPT for _________.
exchange gifts
pray at the Stupa
gather and share meals with family and friends
light lamps and candles
8
What is the name of this country, located in Asia?
Egypt
China
India
Mexico
9
What is the name of this mountain range?
The Appalachians
The Bayankalas
The Rocky Mountains
The Himalayas
10
Which of these things represents our country, the United States?
the Mississippi River
the American flag
an oak tree
a heart
11
Which of the following is NOT a component of a civilization?
leaders
writing
computers
jobs
12
The sun is a _______ of light and heat for planet Earth.
marvel
barrier
plateau
source
13
Ditches that are cut into the ground so people can move river water are called _________.
silk roads
irrigation canals
plateaus
iron plows
14
Which of these is
NOT
a Chinese invention?
iron plows
silk
telephones
paper
15
What is the name of this river?
The Indus River
The Yangtze River
The Ganges River
The Yellow River
16
Who was the wise sage born in China that believed in kindness, peace, and the importance of education?
Confucius
Vishnu
Emperor Quin
Ma Ling
17
Which of the following animals resembles a cat?
a wolf
a fish
a tiger
a bear
18
What is the name of this mountain range?
The Appalachians
The Himalayas
The Bayankalas
The Rocky Mountains
19
Which two statements about Hinduism are true?
SELECT TWO ANSWERS.
Hindus believe that people do not have a soul.
Hindus believe that people should be good and kind to one another.
Hindus worship only one god.
Hinduism is practiced by many people in the country of India.
20
Why was the Great Wall of China first built?
It was built so people around the world could travel to China and see it.
It was built by Hindus as a sacred gathering place.
It was built so China could show the world how much money they had.
It was built to defend China against invaders.
21
This is a map of which continent?
Europe
North America
Africa
Asia
22
What is the name of the festival celebrated every year in India by Hindus, also called the "Festival of Lights"?
Diwali
Stupa
Indian New Year
Rigveda
23
Which place do Hindus consider to be sacred?
The Ganges River
The Himalayan Mountains
The Great Wall
Mojenjo-daro
24
What is the name of this river, located in China?
The Ganges River
The Yellow River
The Yangtze River
The Indus River
25
What is the name of this river?
The Indus River
The Yangtze River
The Yellow River
The Ganges River
26
Which things do the Chinese believe are symbols of good luck?
SELECT TWO ANSWERS.
fireworks
dragons
the color red
lanterns
27
Asoka was a great leader who helped spread Buddhism across Asia. How did he do this?
SELECT TWO ANSWERS.
He conquered many different lands and ruled over them as a king.
He led many soldiers into battle.
He brought food and medicine to people in need.
He sent teachers throughout Asia to spread the teachings of Buddhism.
28
A symbol or picture used in a system of writing is called a (n) ______.
character
source
barrier
cork
29
What is the name of this river, located in China?
The Indus River
The Yangtze River
The Ganges River
The Yellow River
30
A(n) __________ punishment is one that is not fair.
sacred
bustling
durable
unjust
31
If something is strong, and lasts for a long time, then it is __________.
durable
remarkable
common
prosperous
32
Which two rivers are located in China, where ancient civilizations began?
SELECT TWO ANSWERS.
the Ganges River
the Yangtze River
the Indus River
the Yellow River
