Question 1

A persistent discrimination problem in Indian society is traceable to the Vedic Age, which placed on the top of its social ladder:

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A)  Aryas, who spoke Dravidian and were pushed into the south. 
B)  Aryas, who were Indo-European and lighter skinned. 
C)  Dasas, who spoke Indo-European and lived in the north. 
D)  Dasas, who spoke an unrelated dialect that hasn't been translated. 
E)  a distraction allowed the Tamils to overthrow both. 
A)  Aryas, who spoke Dravidian and were pushed into the south. 
B)  Aryas, who were Indo-European and lighter skinned. 
C)  Dasas, who spoke Indo-European and lived in the north. 
D)  Dasas, who spoke an unrelated dialect that hasn't been translated. 
E)  a distraction allowed the Tamils to overthrow both.

Question 2

Hinduism can be described as an evolution of the Vedic religions because it had roots in Buddhism and south Indian religious practices, and:

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A)  it adapted its notions of eternal time to be closer to those of Buddhism and therefore attract more followers. 
B)  it focused on fewer gods and became a more organized religion. 
C)  it was based on the Vedas, but these were finally written down in an orthodox form with prescribed formats. 
D)  it combined Aryan and Dravidian elements. 
E)  unlike Buddhism, Hinduism argues that the atman evolves into an enlightened spirit that retains the self. 
A)  it adapted its notions of eternal time to be closer to those of Buddhism and therefore attract more followers. 
B)  it focused on fewer gods and became a more organized religion. 
C)  it was based on the Vedas, but these were finally written down in an orthodox form with prescribed formats. 
D)  it combined Aryan and Dravidian elements. 
E)  unlike Buddhism, Hinduism argues that the atman evolves into an enlightened spirit that retains the self.

Question 3

Identify the following term(s).
-Funan

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Funan is an ancient kingdom that is beli

Question 4

Southeast Asia is described as a "geologically active zone," meaning that

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A)  it has open plains that are excellent for herding animals. 
B)  it has river valleys mixed with a warm dry climate, perfect for agriculture. 
C)  it has dry, rocky soil and heavy rainfall, which promote microorganisms. 
D)  the islands are the tops of a chain of volcanoes. 
E)  it suffers plate tectonic activity. 
A)  it has open plains that are excellent for herding animals. 
B)  it has river valleys mixed with a warm dry climate, perfect for agriculture. 
C)  it has dry, rocky soil and heavy rainfall, which promote microorganisms. 
D)  the islands are the tops of a chain of volcanoes. 
E)  it suffers plate tectonic activity.

Question 5

The Mauryan leader Ashoka converted to Buddhism and became a unique leader because

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A)  of his visions and revelations. 
B)  of his lifetime dedication to nonviolence, morality, and moderation. 
C)  of Buddhist support for his government policies. 
D)  he was overwhelmed by the brutality of his early conquests. 
E)  of his abdication in favor of Siddhartha Gautama. 
A)  of his visions and revelations. 
B)  of his lifetime dedication to nonviolence, morality, and moderation. 
C)  of Buddhist support for his government policies. 
D)  he was overwhelmed by the brutality of his early conquests. 
E)  of his abdication in favor of Siddhartha Gautama.

Question 6

The strategic importance of Southeast Asia was due to regional natural resources and the region first rose to prominence because

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A)  it was safe from Mongol and Chinese invasions. 
B)  of its high population density. 
C)  it was an intermediary in regional trade. 
D)  of plentiful rainfall and tropical temperatures. 
E)  of abundant natural resources. 
A)  it was safe from Mongol and Chinese invasions. 
B)  of its high population density. 
C)  it was an intermediary in regional trade. 
D)  of plentiful rainfall and tropical temperatures. 
E)  of abundant natural resources.

Question 7

Using Map (in the textbook) 7.2, describe the geo-strategic influence that India and China had on the history of Southeast Asia.

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The geo-strategic influence of India and

Question 8

Called "the preserver," this more popular Hindu deity in the north of India is:

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A)  Shiva 
B)  Deva 
C)  Vishnu 
D)  Krishna 
E)  Kali 
A)  Shiva 
B)  Deva 
C)  Vishnu 
D)  Krishna 
E)  Kali

Question 9

Identify the following term(s).
-Mahabharata

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The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epi

Question 10

One of the most important contributions made by Gupta intellectuals was the development of "Arabic numerals" and the

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A)  concept of zero. 
B)  astronomical telescope. 
C)  development of a written Indian language. 
D)  invention of the maritime compass. 
E)  invention of gunpowder. 
A)  concept of zero. 
B)  astronomical telescope. 
C)  development of a written Indian language. 
D)  invention of the maritime compass. 
E)  invention of gunpowder.

Question 11

Why is India referred to as a subcontinent?

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Because it is a very large, ph

Question 12

The seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean caused by the differences in temperature between the rapidly heating and cooling landmasses of Africa and Asia and the slowly changing ocean waters are called:

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A)  tsunamis. 
B)  waterspouts. 
C)  monsoons. 
D)  typhoons. 
E)  hurricanes. 
A)  tsunamis. 
B)  waterspouts. 
C)  monsoons. 
D)  typhoons. 
E)  hurricanes.

Question 13

Identify the following term(s).
-Vishnu

Accepted Answer

Vishnu is a principal deity in Hinduism,

Question 14

Calling into question the priests exclusive hold on salvation, which of the following was a way that individuals sought an alternative path to salvation?

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A)  Practicing yoga 
B)  Practicing meditation 
C)  Eating a special diet 
D)  Moving to the forest 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Practicing yoga 
B)  Practicing meditation 
C)  Eating a special diet 
D)  Moving to the forest 
E)  All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following were Hindu-Buddhist influences from India into the Malay region?

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A)  models of bureaucracy 
B)  ceremonial practices 
C)  forms of artistic representation 
D)  employed priests and scribes 
E)  all of the above 
A)  models of bureaucracy 
B)  ceremonial practices 
C)  forms of artistic representation 
D)  employed priests and scribes 
E)  all of the above

Question 16

The Brahmins may have delayed the introduction of writing because

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A)  religious rituals depended on the performance of incantations. 
B)  oral tradition had survived so long that they did not have a written form of Sanskrit until much later. 
C)  they were trying to protect their status within society as the keepers of knowledge. 
D)  they were opposed to the introduction of foreign technology. 
E)  they didn't oppose writing; we just haven't translated it yet. 
A)  religious rituals depended on the performance of incantations. 
B)  oral tradition had survived so long that they did not have a written form of Sanskrit until much later. 
C)  they were trying to protect their status within society as the keepers of knowledge. 
D)  they were opposed to the introduction of foreign technology. 
E)  they didn't oppose writing; we just haven't translated it yet.

Question 17

The Srivijayan kingdom is renowned for allying with Buddhists to build one of the most famous temples in

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A)  Sri Lanka. 
B)  Singapore. 
C)  Borobodur. 
D)  Funan. 
E)  Malacca. 
A)  Sri Lanka. 
B)  Singapore. 
C)  Borobodur. 
D)  Funan. 
E)  Malacca.

Question 18

Identify the following term(s).
-Gupta Empire

Accepted Answer

The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian e

Question 19

Which of the following has not been a factor in India's habitual political fragmentation?

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A)  The extremely varied Indian landscape 
B)  The many different forms of economic activity 
C)  India's complex social hierarchy 
D)  Many languages and cultural practices 
E)  Repeated interference by China in Indian affairs 
A)  The extremely varied Indian landscape 
B)  The many different forms of economic activity 
C)  India's complex social hierarchy 
D)  Many languages and cultural practices 
E)  Repeated interference by China in Indian affairs

Question 20

Identify the following term(s).
-Mauryan Empire

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the following term(s).
-Mauryan Empire...

Exam 7: India and Southeast Asia

A persistent discrimination problem in Indian society is traceable to the Vedic Age, which placed on the top of its social ladder:

Hinduism can be described as an evolution of the Vedic religions because it had roots in Buddhism and south Indian religious practices, and:

Identify the following term(s). -Funan

Southeast Asia is described as a "geologically active zone," meaning that

The Mauryan leader Ashoka converted to Buddhism and became a unique leader because

The strategic importance of Southeast Asia was due to regional natural resources and the region first rose to prominence because

Using Map (in the textbook) 7.2, describe the geo-strategic influence that India and China had on the history of Southeast Asia.

Called "the preserver," this more popular Hindu deity in the north of India is:

Identify the following term(s). -Mahabharata

One of the most important contributions made by Gupta intellectuals was the development of "Arabic numerals" and the

Why is India referred to as a subcontinent?

The seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean caused by the differences in temperature between the rapidly heating and cooling landmasses of Africa and Asia and the slowly changing ocean waters are called:

Identify the following term(s). -Vishnu

Calling into question the priests exclusive hold on salvation, which of the following was a way that individuals sought an alternative path to salvation?

Which of the following were Hindu-Buddhist influences from India into the Malay region?

The Brahmins may have delayed the introduction of writing because

The Srivijayan kingdom is renowned for allying with Buddhists to build one of the most famous temples in

Identify the following term(s). -Gupta Empire

Which of the following has not been a factor in India's habitual political fragmentation?

Identify the following term(s). -Mauryan Empire

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