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What is the largest country in Asia by land area?

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Russia

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Which ancient civilization is known for its early development of writing and urban planning in Asia?

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Mesopotamia

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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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What major religion originated in India around the 5th century BCE?

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Buddhism

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Fill in the blank: The _______ Empire was a significant historical empire in South Asia from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

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Mughal

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Which Asian country was never colonized by a European power?

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Thailand

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Name the longest river in Asia.

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Yangtze River

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What event is often considered the beginning of modern Japan?

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Meiji Restoration

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major trade route connecting Asia to Europe? A) Silk Road B) Spice Route C) Both A and B

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C) Both A and B

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What was the primary goal of the Cultural Revolution in China?

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To preserve Chinese communism by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society.

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True or False: The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in history.

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True

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Who was the first emperor of unified China?

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Qin Shi Huang

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Fill in the blank: The _______ Dynasty was known for its trade and cultural exchanges along the Silk Road.

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Tang

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What year did India gain independence from British rule?

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1947

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

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British trade of opium in China and China’s attempts to suppress it.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following countries is not part of Southeast Asia? A) Vietnam B) Thailand C) Nepal

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C) Nepal

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What is the capital city of Japan?

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Tokyo

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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the earliest urban cultures in South Asia.

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True

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Which Asian country is known for its unique system of writing called Hangul?

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South Korea

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What was the primary religion of the Khmer Empire?

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Hinduism, later influenced by Buddhism.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ Peninsula is located in Southeast Asia and is known for its diverse cultures and languages.

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Indochinese

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What was the significance of the Treaty of Nanking in 1842?

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It ended the First Opium War and ceded Hong Kong to Britain.

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What empire was known for its extensive road system and communication networks in ancient Persia?

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Achaemenid Empire

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major mountain range in Asia? A) Andes B) Himalayas C) Rockies

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B) Himalayas

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Who was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule?

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Mahatma Gandhi

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True or False: The Silk Road was primarily a maritime trade route.

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False

27
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What significant event occurred in China in 1949?

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The establishment of the People’s Republic of China.

28
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Fill in the blank: The _______ Revolution in China aimed to transform the country from an agrarian society into an industrial one.

A

Great Leap Forward

29
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What is the primary language spoken in the Philippines?

A

Filipino (Tagalog)

30
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Which ancient Asian city is known for the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

A

Babylon

31
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following countries is landlocked? A) Mongolia B) Vietnam C) Indonesia

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A) Mongolia

32
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What was the main purpose of the League of Nations?

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To maintain world peace and prevent future conflicts after World War I.

33
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True or False: The Japanese feudal system was characterized by a hierarchy of lords and vassals.

A

True

34
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What is the predominant religion in Indonesia?

A

Islam

35
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Fill in the blank: The _______ Revolution marked a significant change in the political landscape of China in the early 20th century.

A

Xinhai

36
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What was the primary economic activity of the ancient Sumerians?

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Agriculture

37
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What is the name of the traditional Japanese theater that combines music, drama, and dance?

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Kabuki

38
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Multiple Choice: Which Asian country is known for its ancient pyramids? A) China B) Egypt C) Cambodia

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C) Cambodia

39
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True or False: The Persian Empire was known for its tolerance of different cultures and religions.

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True

40
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What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?

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To protect against invasions from northern tribes.

41
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Fill in the blank: The _______ Dynasty is known for its contributions to art, literature, and science in China.

A

Song

42
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What is the capital of India?

A

New Delhi

43
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What was the primary cause of the partition of India in 1947?

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Religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims.

44
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a major river in Asia? A) Ganges B) Nile C) Mekong

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B) Nile

45
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True or False: The Ottoman Empire was primarily located in Asia.

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False

46
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What was the main focus of Confucianism?

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Ethical and moral behavior in social relationships.

47
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Fill in the blank: The _______ Sea is bordered by several Asian countries, including China and Japan.

A

East China

48
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What was the primary cultural influence of the Silk Road?

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The exchange of goods, ideas, and cultural practices between the East and West.

49
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What was the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II?

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It marked a turning point in the war against Nazi Germany.

50
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is considered the cradle of civilization? A) Mesopotamia B) Greece C) Rome

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A) Mesopotamia

51
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True or False: The Khmer Rouge was responsible for the genocide in Cambodia during the 1970s.

A

True

52
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What was the primary role of the samurai in feudal Japan?

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Warriors serving the daimyo (feudal lords).

53
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Fill in the blank: The _______ Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China.

A

Qing

54
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What major event occurred in Tiananmen Square in 1989?

A

Protests for democratic reforms were violently suppressed.

55
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What is the main philosophy behind Taoism?

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Living in harmony with the Tao (the way of the universe).

56
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Multiple Choice: Which Asian country is known for its unique tea culture? A) Japan B) India C) Both A and B

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C) Both A and B

57
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True or False: The Silk Road was only used for trade in silk.

A

False

58
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What is the significance of the city of Jerusalem in Asia?

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It is a holy city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

59
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Fill in the blank: The _______ Peninsula is located in the southwest of Asia and is known for its deserts.

A

Arabian

60
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What was the main cause of the Korean War?

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The division of Korea into North and South after World War II.

61
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major cultural festival in India? A) Diwali B) Christmas C) Eid

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A) Diwali

62
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True or False: The Taj Mahal was built as a mausoleum for a Mughal emperor’s wife.

A

True

63
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What is the primary language spoken in China?

A

Mandarin

64
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a significant river that flows through Egypt and is often associated with ancient civilizations.

A

Nile

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