Geography and Religion Quiz

What is a subcontinent?

• A large landmass that is smaller than a continent

• A small island in the ocean

• A large desert area

• A mountain range

What causes the dry and wet seasons in India?

• Earthquakes

• Monsoon

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

What is the largest religion in India and originates from the writings in the Vedas?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

What is the process of being reborn after death?

• Meditation

• Reincarnation

• Enlightenment

• Salvation

What term describes the positive and negative actions that impact a soul?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Nirvana

• Moksha

What is the strict Hindu social system that determined a person's place in society?

• The Caste System

• The Feudal System

• The Class System

• The Guild System

Which religion is based on the teachings of the Buddha?

• Hinduism

• Jainism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

Which numerical system was created in India?

• Roman Numerals

• Binary System

• Hindu-Arabic Numerals

• Greek Numerals

What was the main river system that supported the early Indian civilization?

• The Nile River

• The Amazon River

• The Indus River

• The Mississippi River

What were the two main cities founded on the Indus River?

• Athens and Sparta

• Harappa and Mohenjo Daro

• Rome and Carthage

• Babylon and Ur