South Asia Quiz

What was the main cause of the Sri Lankan Civil War?

• Economic disparities

• Religious differences

• Ethnic tensions between the Sinhalese and Tamil populations

• Political corruption

What year did the Partition of India take place?

• 1945

• 1947

• 1950

• 1952

For whom was the Taj Mahal built?

• Shah Jahan's mother

• Shah Jahan's wife

• Shah Jahan's daughter

• Shah Jahan's friend

Which of the following is not a principle belief in Hinduism?

• Karma

• Reincarnation

• Monotheism

• Dharma

Which country has the largest Muslim population in South Asia?

• India

• Pakistan

• Bangladesh

• Afghanistan

What is the primary function of the caste system in India?

• To determine economic status

• To organize society into hierarchical groups based on occupation and family lineage

• To segregate communities based on wealth

• To provide a system of laws for the country

Which religion is the oldest among the following?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

What is the holy book of Islam called?

• The Bible

• The Torah

• The Bhagavad Gita

• The Quran

Which of the following is not a caste in the traditional Hindu caste system?

• Brahmin

• Kshatriya

• Vaishya

• Shudra

• None of the above

What is the main focus of the religion of Islam?

• The worship of multiple gods

• The teachings of Jesus Christ

• The submission to the will of Allah

• The cycle of reincarnation