South Asia Project Entry Event 2026
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Michael Regalado
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Labelling
Label the following on the map.
Indian Ocean
Ganges River
Indus River
Arabian Sea
Himalaya Mountains
Bay of Bengal
Kush Mountains
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Open Ended
How do you think the geography of a region like South Asia might influence the cultures and societies that develop there?
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Multiple Choice
Which mountain range is home to Mount Everest and forms a natural barrier between South Asia and Central Asia?
Himalayas
Hindu Kush
Karakoram
Andes
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following rivers is considered sacred to Hindus and sustains hundreds of millions of people across northern India and Bangladesh?
Indus River
Ganges River
Brahmaputra River
Yangtze River
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Multiple Choice
A monsoon is
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Open Ended
Explain how the monsoon climate impacts agriculture and livelihoods in South Asia.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a major environmental challenge faced by South Asia due to its monsoon climate?
Flooding
Earthquakes
Volcanic eruptions
Tornadoes
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Multiple Select
The diverse geography of South Asia includes
some of the world's highest mountains
vast, arid deserts
jungles
volcanoes and glaciers
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Northern India
Gupta Empire
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Multiple Choice
The Gupta Empire spread across most of
Northern India
Southern India
Afghanistan
Himalaya Mountains
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Fill in the Blanks
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Multiple Select
Which of the following helped the empire gain power?
natural resources
trade with Europe and China
military conquest
slave labor
strict laws
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Multiple Select
The Gupta Empire is credited with many contributions and achievements in
mathematics
poetry
astronomy
weaponry
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Multiple Select
Which of the following were scientific achievements during the Gupta Empire?
Development of the concept of zero
Calculation of planetary positions
Discovery of penicillin
Advances in metallurgy
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Multiple Choice
The Chola Empire developed in
Northern India
Southern India
Southern China
Northern Africa
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Multiple Select
How did the Cholas become one of the most powerful ruling families of India?
effective rulers
strong army and navy
trade networks
religious missionaries
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Multiple Choice
The Chola developed Temple Towns similar to some modern cities.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about the Chola Empire is correct?
The Chola Empire was known for its maritime dominance and extensive trade networks.
The Chola Empire was primarily located in northern India.
The Chola Empire was famous for its advancements in medicine.
The Chola Empire lasted from the 5th to the 8th centuries.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following were functions of Chola temples besides being places of worship?
Economic centers
Educational institutions
Community hubs
Military bases
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Open Ended
Explain the significance of the Brihadeshwara Temple in the context of Chola architecture and society.
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Multiple Choice
Which lost-wax casting technique was used to create Chola bronze sculptures, and what qualities did these sculptures embody?
Sand casting; simplicity and fragility
Lost-wax casting; grace, naturalism, and spiritual power
Clay modeling; realism and strength
Stone carving; durability and heaviness
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Open Ended
How did the Chola Empire's administrative and economic systems contribute to its prosperity and eventual decline?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between Hinduism and Buddhism according to the text?
They have always been completely separate traditions with no interaction.
They share common cultural roots and have influenced each other for millennia.
Hinduism originated from Buddhism.
Buddhism is only practiced in South Asia.
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Multiple Select
Select all features that are associated with Hinduism's sacred texts and philosophical schools.
Mahabharata and Ramayana are epic texts.
Hinduism has a single founder.
Dharma, karma, and moksha are explored in scriptures.
All Hindu schools interpret reality in the same way.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements best describes the architectural and cultural influence of Buddhism and Hinduism across Asia?
Buddhist architecture was limited to India and did not influence other regions.
Hindu temples only influenced Southeast Asia and had no artistic significance.
Both Buddhist and Hindu traditions inspired sacred architecture and arts that shaped cultures across Asia and the world.
Arts and culture in Asia were not influenced by religious traditions.
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Which of the following were revolutionary principles of the Bhakti movement?
Devotion over ritual
Rejection of caste
Vernacular expression
Emphasis on priestly mediation
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Open Ended
Explain how the Bhakti movement challenged traditional religious practices and social hierarchies in South Asia.
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How has South Asia's religious and cultural legacy continued to shape the modern world?
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