Discover South Asia
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Discover South Asia

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According to the traditional model, how many continents are there on Earth?

  • Six
  • Seven (correct)
  • Five
  • Four

    • Which two continents are separated by the Atlantic Ocean?

  • North America and South America (correct)
  • Australia and Antarctica
  • Asia and Africa
  • Europe and Africa

    • Which country has Buddhism as its dominant religion?

  • India
  • Nepal
  • Maldives
  • Bhutan (correct)

    • What does the white color of the dragon on the flag of Bhutan represent?

    <p>Purity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the currency of Bhutan?

    <p>Indian Rupee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has Islam as its national religion?

    <p>Maldives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to refer to the region that includes China's Sinkiang Province as the center of Asia?

    <p>Far East</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etymology of the word 'Europe'?

    <p>Derived from the Assyrian word 'Ereb'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many countries are there in Asia?

    <p>48</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is also known as the Indian Subcontinent?

    <p>South Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is considered a subcontinent because it covers an expansive area of land that includes the Himalayan region in the north, the Gangetic Plain, and the plateau region in the south?

    <p>South Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the official religion of Afghanistan?

    <p>Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two colors on the Bengali flag of Bangladesh?

    <p>Red and green</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of Bangladesh?

    <p>Dhaka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country's national color is crimson red and symbolizes the brave spirits of its people?

    <p>Nepal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country's flag has a crescent representing progress and a five-rayed star representing light and knowledge?

    <p>Pakistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country's official religion is Hinduism?

    <p>Nepal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The traditional model states that there are seven continents on Earth.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    South Asia is also known as the Indian subcontinent.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Afghanistan's national flag features three vertical tricolor bands in black, red, and green.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bangladesh's flag consists of two colors: red and green.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The official religion of Bangladesh is Hinduism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The national color of Nepal is crimson red.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The official religion of Pakistan is Hinduism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The currency of Maldives is the Maldivian Rufiyaa.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Bhutan's national flag has a white dragon representing purity?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The majority of Indians practice Hinduism?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Maldives' national flag has a green panel representing progress and prosperity?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Afghanistan's official religion is Buddhism?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The term 'Asia' was derived from the Assyrian word 'Asu' which referred to the spot where Assyrians saw the sunrise every morning?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Europe got its name from the opposite place where the Assyrians saw the sun set every evening, which was designated as 'Ereb'?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Asia is home to almost 30% of the world's population, with a total of four billion people?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: South Asia is also known as the Indian Subcontinent and is bounded by the Himalayan Mountains in the North?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Continents

    • There are seven continents on Earth according to the traditional model.

    Oceans and Continents

    • The Atlantic Ocean separates two continents.

    Countries and Religions

    • Buddhism is the dominant religion in Bhutan.
    • Islam is the national religion in an unspecified country.
    • Hinduism is the official religion of an unspecified country.

    Flag Symbolism

    • The white color of the dragon on the flag of Bhutan represents purity.
    • The flag of Bangladesh features two colors: red and green.
    • Afghanistan's national flag features three vertical tricolor bands in black, red, and green.
    • The national flag of an unspecified country has a crescent representing progress and a five-rayed star representing light and knowledge.

    Currencies

    • The currency of Bhutan is an unspecified currency.

    Countries and Regions

    • The region that includes China's Sinkiang Province as the center of Asia is referred to by an unspecified term.
    • Asia is a continent that includes many countries.
    • The region also known as the Indian Subcontinent is South Asia.
    • The region considered a subcontinent because it covers an expansive area of land is South Asia, which includes the Himalayan region in the north, the Gangetic Plain, and the plateau region in the south.
    • The capital of Bangladesh is an unspecified city.
    • The national color of Nepal is crimson red, symbolizing the brave spirits of its people.

    True or False

    • True: The traditional model states that there are seven continents on Earth.
    • True: South Asia is also known as the Indian subcontinent.
    • True: Afghanistan's national flag features three vertical tricolor bands in black, red, and green.
    • True: Bangladesh's flag consists of two colors: red and green.
    • False: The official religion of Bangladesh is Hinduism.
    • False: The national color of Nepal is not crimson red.
    • False: The official religion of Pakistan is not Hinduism.
    • True: The capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo.
    • True: The currency of Maldives is the Maldivian Rufiyaa.
    • True: Bhutan's national flag has a white dragon representing purity.
    • True: The majority of Indians practice Hinduism.
    • False: Maldives' national flag has a green panel representing progress and prosperity.
    • False: Afghanistan's official religion is not Buddhism.
    • True: The term 'Asia' was derived from the Assyrian word 'Asu' which referred to the spot where Assyrians saw the sunrise every morning.
    • True: Europe got its name from the opposite place where the Assyrians saw the sun set every evening, which was designated as 'Ereb'.
    • False: Asia is not home to almost 30% of the world's population, with a total of four billion people.
    • True: South Asia is also known as the Indian Subcontinent and is bounded by the Himalayan Mountains in the North.

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    Test your knowledge of South Asia with this quiz! From the Himalayan Mountains to the Bay of Bengal, explore the countries and capitals of this fascinating subcontinent. Challenge yourself and learn more about Afghanistan, the Indian Ocean, and other key features of South Asia.

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