Chapter 5: Southeast and Central Asia

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Which religion has the largest number of followers in India? Options: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism

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Hinduism

Front

Which group occupies the highest position in the Hindu caste system, represented by the BLUE section?

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Brahmins

Front

Which group is considered outside of the caste system and often faces discrimination? Outcasts / Untouchables, Brahmins, Manual Laborers, Warriors / Kings

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Outcasts / Untouchables

Front

What are the two important math principles developed in India? Options: counting coins and decimals, zero and place value, multiplication and division, place value and decimals

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zero and place value

Front

Which ancient people migrated into India and played a key role in developing the caste system and Hinduism?

Back

Aryans

Front

What is the Hindu belief that the soul is reborn into a new body, either human or animal, called?

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Reincarnation

Front

What is the meaning of the title "Buddha"?

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"Enlightened One"

Front

Why is the Middle East considered a "cross-roads" of the world?

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It is the cross-roads of three continents: Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Front

Which religion originated in the Middle East but later spread into Asia, thanks in part to trade along the Silk Road? Options: Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam

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Christianity

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What is the Silk Road?

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A network of trade routes connecting China, Asia, the Middle East, & Europe.