History of Asia MCQs

History of Asia MCQs

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1: The rowlatt act of 1919 was very unpopular with the indian people because it _____.

A.   Controlled and silenced the press

B.   Took away freedom of religion

C.   Arrested people who might have committed treason Imprisoned political activists

D.   Made English the official language of India

2: The caves of ajanta provide evidence for ____.

A.   Later Indian painting tradition

B.   An early Indian painting tradition

C.   Sexually explicit sculpture

D.   None of these

3: The gigantic faces on the bayon, a temple in cambodia, may represent ____.

A.   Lokeshvara, lord of the world

B.   Fertility and propagation of life

C.   Theravada

D.   Figure is in a suggested yogic posture

4: The 1979 iranian revolution established _____.

A.   An Islamic republic

B.   A republic

C.   A monarchy

D.   A Communist state

5: The migrations from asia caused a significant mingling of _____.

A.   Cultures and economies

B.   Economies and religions

C.   Religions and cultures

D.   None of the above

6: The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia, known for its contributions to writing, mathematics, and law, was located in which present-day region of Asia?

A.   Egypt

B.   India

C.   Iraq

D.   China

7: Which ancient Indian emperor, known for his promotion of Buddhism and the spread of his empire across a significant part of Asia, ruled from the capital city of Pataliputra?

A.   Ashoka the Great

B.   Chandragupta Maurya

C.   Harsha

D.   Akbar the Great

8: The Great Wall of China, originally built as a defense against invasions from northern tribes, was significantly expanded and reconstructed during the reign of which Chinese dynasty?

A.   Tang Dynasty

B.   Han Dynasty

C.   Ming Dynasty

D.   Qing Dynasty

9: The famous Silk Road, an ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and West, facilitated cultural and economic exchanges between which two regions?

A.   Europe and Africa

B.   Europe and Asia

C.   Asia and Africa

D.   Asia and the Americas

10: The Gupta Empire, known as the "Golden Age of India," flourished in which historical period?

A.   Ancient Greece

B.   Classical Rome

C.   Medieval Europe

D.   Classical India

11: The Heian period, known for its flourishing culture, art, and literature, is a significant historical era in the history of which Asian country?

A.   China

B.   Japan

C.   Korea

D.   India

12: The Mughal Empire, which ruled over a large part of the Indian subcontinent, was known for its architectural achievements, including the construction of the Taj Mahal. Which ruler commissioned the Taj Mahal?

A.   Akbar the Great

B.   Aurangzeb

C.   Shah Jahan

D.   Babur

13: Which Korean dynasty is known for the invention of the Korean script, Hangul, and significant cultural and technological advancements?

A.   Goryeo Dynasty

B.   Joseon Dynasty

C.   Baekje Dynasty

D.   Silla Dynasty

14: The Opium Wars, a series of conflicts between China and Western powers in the 19th century, resulted in the cession of which region to British control?

A.   Hong Kong

B.   Taiwan

C.   Macau

D.   Tibet

15: Which Asian country successfully resisted colonization by European powers during the Age of Imperialism and is known for its policy of "self-strengthening" to modernize and resist foreign influence?

A.   India

B.   Japan

C.   China

D.   Korea