South East Asia
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
The geographically largest country in East Asia
China
What is the book of sacred writings from the Hebrews?
Torah
What is the largest desert in Africa?
The Sahara
What term describes a country that was organized by land-owners who lorded over the subjects who lived there?
Feudalism
What Indian holy river is significant to Hinduism?
The Ganges
How do dynasties typically end?
Overthrown
Who is the most important figure in Jewish history?
Moses (also acceptable: Abraham)
What is the meaning of the word "Apartheid"?
Segregation and discrimination based on race
What is the name of the moral code that was adopted by medieval knights?
Chivalry
This ancient civilization formed near modern-day Pakistan and was known for laying out its cities in a grid format.
The Harappans
What is the main characteristic of a dynasty?
King or emperor from a continuous ruling family
What was the Muslim prophet's name?
Mohammed
What is Africa's largest climate zone?
The Savannah
Who was the Protestant Reformation started by?
Martin Luther
What is the most populated country in the world?
India
What is the belief system based on the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?
Buddhism
Who was the Jewish teacher said to perform miracles?
Jesus
The Silk Road
The early Catholic Church had a practice of allowing the people to pay money for their salvation. What was this practice called?
Indulgences
Name one of the levels in the Indian Caste
Brahmin's, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, Dalits
Name any two of the Chinese dynasties
Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, Tong, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing
Name 2 of the 5 Pillars of Islam
Shahada, Salat, Sawm, Zakat, Hajj
Who was the leader of the African National congress during Apartheid?
Nelson Mandela
What time period came before the Age of Enlightenment?