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What is the oldest known civilization in Asia?

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The Indus Valley Civilization.

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Which river is considered the cradle of Chinese civilization?

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The Yellow River.

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True or False: The Great Wall of China was built in a single dynasty.

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False.

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Fill in the blank: The ancient trade route connecting China to the Mediterranean is known as the _____.

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Silk Road.

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Who was the first emperor of a unified China?

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Qin Shi Huang.

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What major religion originated in India?

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Hinduism.

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Which empire was known for its extensive trade networks across Asia and Europe?

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The Mongol Empire.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following dynasties ruled China during the Golden Age of Buddhism? A) Han B) Tang C) Ming

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B) Tang.

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What was the primary purpose of the caste system in India?

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To organize society into hierarchical groups.

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True or False: The Khmer Empire was located in present-day Thailand.

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False.

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What is the significance of the year 1947 in South Asian history?

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It marks the partition of British India into India and Pakistan.

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Fill in the blank: The philosophy founded by Confucius is called _____.

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Confucianism.

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Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?

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Genghis Khan.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major city of the ancient Persian Empire? A) Athens B) Persepolis C) Rome

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B) Persepolis.

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What was the primary religion of the Persian Empire?

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Zoroastrianism.

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True or False: The Taj Mahal was built as a mausoleum.

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True.

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What was the main commodity traded along the Spice Route?

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Spices.

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Fill in the blank: The ancient Chinese invention of _____ helped in navigation.

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the compass.

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Who was the last emperor of China?

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Puyi.

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Multiple Choice: Which Southeast Asian country was never colonized by a European power? A) Thailand B) Vietnam C) Indonesia

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A) Thailand.

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What major event took place in China in 1949?

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The establishment of the People’s Republic of China.

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True or False: Buddhism originated in China.

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False.

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Fill in the blank: The ancient city of _____ was the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

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Constantinople.

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What is the main language spoken in Japan?

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Japanese.

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Who was the famous Indian leader known for his non-violent resistance against British rule?

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Mahatma Gandhi.

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Multiple Choice: The Silk Road was primarily used for trading: A) Gold B) Spices C) Textiles

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B) Spices.

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What is the primary religion in Indonesia?

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Islam.

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True or False: The Vietnam War was fought between North Vietnam and South Vietnam.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The Japanese art of flower arrangement is called _____.

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Ikebana.

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What is the capital city of Thailand?

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Bangkok.

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Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?

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Indira Gandhi.

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Multiple Choice: Which dynasty is known for the construction of the Forbidden City? A) Ming B) Qing C) Han

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A) Ming.

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True or False: The Ottoman Empire was primarily located in Asia.

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False.

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Fill in the blank: The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against invasions from _____.

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the Mongols.

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What major event did the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 represent?

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A demand for political reform and democracy in China.

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What is the primary export product of Saudi Arabia?

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Oil.

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Who was the last Shah of Iran before the 1979 revolution?

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Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

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Multiple Choice: The cultural and historical region of Mesopotamia is located in which present-day country? A) Saudi Arabia B) Iraq C) Iran

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B) Iraq.

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True or False: The Khmer Rouge was a communist regime in Cambodia.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The ancient Chinese practice of divination using oracle bones is known as _____.

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pyromancy.

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What is the predominant religion in Tibet?

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Buddhism.

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Who was the famous Chinese philosopher known for his teachings on ethics and morality?

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Confucius.

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Multiple Choice: Which country was formerly known as Ceylon? A) India B) Sri Lanka C) Maldives

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B) Sri Lanka.

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True or False: The Silk Road was used only for the trade of silk.

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False.

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Fill in the blank: The ancient city of _____ is famous for its terracotta warriors.

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Xi’an.

46
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What was the primary goal of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?

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To modernize and industrialize Japan.

47
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Who was the first President of the Republic of China?

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Sun Yat-sen.

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Multiple Choice: Which Asian country is known for its cherry blossoms? A) China B) Japan C) Korea

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B) Japan.

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True or False: The Bantu migrations occurred in Asia.

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False.

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Fill in the blank: The ancient Persian empire is known for its _____ architecture.

A

magnificent.

51
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What is the name of the famous trade city located in modern-day Uzbekistan?

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Samarkand.

52
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Who was the last emperor of the Mughal Empire?

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Bahadur Shah II.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a traditional Korean dish? A) Sushi B) Kimchi C) Pho

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B) Kimchi.

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True or False: The Philippines was colonized by Spain for more than 300 years.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements in art and literature in China.

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Tang.

56
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What is the primary language spoken in Vietnam?

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Vietnamese.

57
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Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

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Leonid Brezhnev.

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Multiple Choice: Which river flows through Bangladesh? A) Ganges B) Nile C) Yangtze

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A) Ganges.

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True or False: The cultural revolution in China lasted for a decade.

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True.

60
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Fill in the blank: The _____ War was a conflict between North and South Korea.

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Korean.

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What was the primary cause of the Opium Wars in China?

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The British trade of opium.

62
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Who was the first ruler of the Unified Korea?

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Wang Geon.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major desert in Asia? A) Sahara B) Gobi C) Kalahari

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B) Gobi.

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True or False: The Indian subcontinent is home to the world’s highest mountain.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ Peninsula is home to the countries of Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.

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Indochinese.

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What is the capital city of Malaysia?

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Kuala Lumpur.

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Who was the famous Chinese leader during the Cultural Revolution?

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Mao Zedong.

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Multiple Choice: Which Asian country has a monarchy as its form of government? A) China B) Japan C) India

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B) Japan.

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