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

    What percentage of India's population is Buddhist?

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

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

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

    What percentage of the population in Sri Lanka is Christian?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the primary goal of Buddhism?

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

    What is the percentage of Buddhist population in Bhutan?

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

    Who is considered the principal and final prophet in Islam?

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

    In which Indian state are Sikhs concentrated?

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

    What is the percentage of Christian population in Sri Lanka?

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

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

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

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

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

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