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Ancient India - Section 1
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1
What does it mean to
migrate
?
a large landmass that juts out from a continent
to move from one place to settle in another
a strong wind that blows across Asia at certain times of the year
a social class of people
2
What was a
citadel
?
a strong wind that blows across Asia at certain times of the year
a social class of people
a fortress within a city
a large landmass that juts out from a continent
3
It is still a mystery as to why the people of Mohenjo-Daro abandoned their city.
True
False
4
The city of Mohenjo-Daro had a drainage system built to help avoid flooding.
True
False
5
What was a
caste
?
a strong wind that blows across Asia at certain times of the year
to move from one place to settle in another
a social class of people
a fortress within a city
6
What was a
subcontinent
?
to move from one place to settle in another
a strong wind that blows across Asia at certain times of the year
a social class of people
a large landmass that juts out from a continent
7
What is a
monsoon
?
a large landmass that juts out from a continent
to move from one place to settle in another
a social class of people
a strong wind that blows across Asia at certain times of the year
8
In Indian society, the warriors and nobles sat at the highest level of the caste/social class system.
False
True
9
The two mountain ranges in India are...
Himalayas and Hindu Kush
Hindu Kush and the Alps
Himalayas and the Andes
Himalayas and Naruto
10
The summer monsoons of India are important as they bring much needed water to India for farming.
True
False
11
India is surrounded by which bodies of water?
None of the above
Mediterranean Sea, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal
Bay of Bengal, Atlantic Ocean, and Arabian Sea
Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean
12
We understand the written language of Mohenjo-Daro.
False
True
13
How was the Indus River important to the people of Mohenjo-Daro?
They could travel along the river for trade.
It provided water for farming.
The river was surrounded by fertile farmland.
All of the above
14
The summer monsoons often cause deadly landslides and flooding.
True
False
15
The mountains to the north limited the people of India's contact with the rest of the world.
False
True
16
Which groups of people make up the next to the lowest caste in India?
Priests
The Dalits/Untouchables
Warriors and Nobles
farmers, laborers, and servants
17
How did the people of Mohenjo-Daro protect their city from floods?
All of the above
They built their city above ground level.
They built a system of drains around the city.
They had brick lined pipes built all around the city.
18
The "Untouchables" of India are at the bottom of the caste system.
False
True
19
Which groups of people make up the middle caste in India?
farmers, laborers, and servants
Warriors and Nobles
Priests
artisans and merchants
20
Which group of people is at the top of the caste system in India?
farmers, laborers, and servants
Priests
artisans and merchants
Warriors and Nobles
21
The ability to craft tools and weapons out of iron was a major advancement in the Indus River Valley.
False
True
22
India is surrounded by mountains and bodies of water.
True
False
