South Asia Geography
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What is the state in which all desires and worldly attachments have been overcome in Buddhism?

  • Karma
  • Reincarnation
  • Nirvana (correct)
  • Moksha

In which century did Islam originate in the Arabian Peninsula?

  • 5th century
  • 8th century
  • 12th century
  • 7th century (correct)

What was one of the ways to escape the rigid caste system of Hinduism in South Asia?

  • Converting to Christianity
  • Converting to Sikhism
  • Converting to Buddhism
  • Converting to Islam (correct)

Which empire controlled most of the current territory of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh before British colonization?

<p>Mughal Empire (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of India's population is Buddhist?

<p>0.7% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which religion was founded by Guru Nanak in the 16th century?

<p>Sikhism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population in Sri Lanka is Christian?

<p>7% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which country is Islam the dominant religion, with 96% of the population being Muslim?

<p>Pakistan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of India's population that is Muslim?

<p>15% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which South Asian country has the third-largest Muslim population in the world?

<p>India (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Buddhism?

<p>Eliminating suffering through Nirvana (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which empire was responsible for the conquest of Sindh and Afghanistan in the 8th century?

<p>Umayyad Caliphate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of Buddhist population in Bhutan?

<p>75% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the principal and final prophet in Islam?

<p>Muhammad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of Islam on the region's culture and arts?

<p>Establishing ritual rules on the preparation of meat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which Indian state are Sikhs concentrated?

<p>Punjab (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of Christian population in Sri Lanka?

<p>7% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which religion is inspired by beliefs present in both Hinduism and Islam?

<p>Sikhism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of conversion to Islam in the context of the caste system of Hinduism?

<p>Escaping the caste system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which century saw the revival of Hinduism in the Indian subcontinent?

<p>Subsequent centuries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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