ASIA-CENTRIC HISTORY

Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for determining the value of pi and the length of the solar year?

• Brahmagupta

• Aryabhata

• Panini

• Varahamihira

Which Chinese dynasty is known for the invention of papermaking, printing, gunpowder, and the compass?

• Song

• Tang

• Han

• Qin

During which period did Feudal Japan exist?

• 8th - 14th century

• 12th - 19th century

• 5,000 years

• 19th - 20th century

Which Islamic scholar is known for his contributions to medicine and refinement of surgical techniques?

• Al-Biruni

• Al-Battani

• Ibn Sina

• Al-Razi

Which country dominated China after the Opium Wars and the Treaty of Nanjing?

• Italy

• Britain

• Japan

• France

Which movement in China aimed to expel foreign influences and strengthen the country against colonial encroachment?

• May Fourth Movement

• Boxer Rebellion

• Self-Strengthening Movement

• Opium Wars

Which event marked the end of the feudal era in Japan and led to modernization and industrialization under Emperor Meiji?

• Opium Wars

• Meiji Restoration

• Boxer Rebellion

• May Fourth Movement

Which country was known as the 'Pearl of Africa'?

• Uganda

• Kenya

• Tanzania

• Rwanda

Which country's culture influenced Malaysian education in language, philosophy, and literature?

• China

• India

• Islamic regions

• Japan

Which language and literature have influenced the languages and literature of neighbouring regions like Malaysia?

• Mandarin and Cantonese

• Sanskrit and Pali

• Arabic and Persian

• Japanese and Korean