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7th Grade Topic 4: Early Civilizations of India
7th Grade Topic 4: Early Civilizations of India
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1
The lowest varna, or social grouping based skill, identified in the Vedas was the Brahmins
False
True
2
How did the location of the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro contribute to their development?
location near major trade routes
location provided natural resources so no need for trading
location allowed crops to receive enough rainfall
Located near rivers provided fertile soil for crops
3
A popular form of literature during the Gupta empire was the fable, which was
A short story with a moral at the end
Based on Buddhist and Hindu writings
A type of poetry written in Sanskrit
the world's first novel
4
What is the main focus of Mahayana Buddhists?
Buddha's commitment to a life of poverty.
Buddha's compassion.
Buddha's writings.
Buddha's good deeds.
5
Most historians think that Indo-Aryan culture spread through India by
Forceful integration
Gradual mixing
Overland trade
Rapid conquest
6
Which of the following was the earliest Indian emperor?
Samudra Gupta
Asoka
Chandra Gupta II
Chandra Gupta I
7
The strength of the Maurya empire depended on
Power and authority of the ruler
Money collected on taxes
Efficiency of the bureaucracy
Happiness of the empire's people
8
In Hinduism, this is the effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives.
moksha
dharma
karma
ahimsa
9
What is the correct order of cultures and empires in ancient India?
Maurya, Gupta, Indus, Vedic
Indus, Vedic, Gupta, Maurya
Vedic, Indus, Gupta, Maurya
Indus, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta
10
Which of the following was NOT a discovery by the Indian scientist Aryabhata?
The moon shines because it reflects sunlight.
Eclipses are caused by the motion of the Earth and the moon
The earth rotates on its axis to create day and night.
There are eight planets in our solar system.
11
This means to avoid doing harm to any living thing.
karma
ahimsa
moksha
dharma
12
Hinduism teaches that when people die, most will undergo the rebirth of a soul. This is called
dharma
karma
reincarnation
ahimsa
13
Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?
Left behind many written records
Royal tombs hold many artifacts
Cities show a high level of planning
Had a highly organized religion
14
In Hinduism, a person's duty is to what is right is called
Dharma
Karma
Ahimsa
Moksha
15
Which of the following emperors came last?
Asoka
Chandra Gupta II
Samudra Gupta
Chandra Gupta I
16
Which Indian emperor came right after Asoka?
Maurya
Chandra Gupta II
Samudra Gupta
Chandra Gupta I
17
What strategy did Chandragupta use to conquer Magadha?
Follow Buddhism's teachings and they will soon surrender
Seize the capital, then the last of the kingdom will fall
Cause so mush damage that people will be forced to flee
Attack the boarders first, then the capital city
18
Chandra Gupta founded the Gupta Empire
False
True
19
Scholars believe that the Indus Valley people used granaries to
hold religious ceremonies
store surplus crops
defend their villages
make cloth from cotton
20
According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering?
nirvana
anger
all selfish desires
all forms of desire
21
This means liberation from reincarnation.
ahimsa
dharma
moksha
karma
22
The architecture and paintings done during the time of the Guptas shows they were advanced in what?
contributions to the decimal system
the renewed importance of Buddhism
advances in art and engineering
advances made in metallurgy
23
The Strongest kingdom in India before the Maurya empire was
Ming
Magadha
Kalinga
Kautilya
24
Which of the following statement about modern Buddhism is accurate?
Buddhism is still widely practiced in India
Few Buddhists live in Asia
Most Buddhists live in monasteries
More than two million Buddhists live in the U.S
