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A #history review game for a #quiz on Ancient #India
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Why were the monsoons important in the lives of the ancient Indians?
They led to the formation of tornadoes.
They brought freezing wind chills to India, so farmers couldn't grow crops
They brought heavy amounts of rainfall to India for agriculture, and floods
They brought large amounts of warm air, which increased temps across India
2
Why do historians have many questions about the history of the Indus Valley Civilization?
The people were nomads and lived in several places.
The writing system cannot be translated today.
The monsoons destroyed all of their cities and artifacts.
The trading seals contain several pieces to a treasure map.
3
Buddhists who follow the Middle Way find a balance between which two lifestyles?
anxiety & calm
poverty & wealth
generosity & selfishness
risk & safety
4
Letter D on the map represents...
Himalayas
Ganges River
Indus River
Hindu Kush Mountains
5
What are the main ideas of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?
A commitment to fasting, meditating, and worshiping the Buddha = nirvana.
A willingness to follow the rules in the Vedas and Upanishads = nirvana.
An intentional perspective, honorable actions, and mindfulness = nirvana.
Working hard, rise up the social hierarchy, become a Brahmin = nirvana
6
According to Hindu beliefs, the universe was created by an invisible energy that is a part of everyone called Brahman.
False
True
7
Which group from ancient India is responsible for developing the varnas that would later evolve into the caste system?
Indo-Aryan Civilization
Gupta Empire
Indus Valley Civilization
Mauryan Empire
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What was a major achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Created cities organized into grid patterns and had drainage systems
Wrote religious texts, such as the Vedas and Upanishads.
Created the idea of varnas to divide labor among the people.
They united the Indian subcontinent under a single ruler.
9
Which of the following statements most accurately compares Buddhism and Hinduism?
Buddhists and Hindus both believe in the existence of Brahman
Hindus' goal is to reach nirvana, Buddhists goal is Moksha
Buddhists believe anyone can escape reincarnation, Hindus don't.
Hindus believe in karma, while Buddhists do not believe in karma
10
What is the ultimate life goal for a person who practices Hinduism?
Realize that the atman is immortal and keep reincarnating over lifetimes.
Recognize that life is an illusion and reunite the atman with Brahman.
Discover the sins of ancestors and earn enough karma to help their atmans
Behave with honesty and integrity so the atman can go to heaven after death
11
effect a person’s actions have on their soul
dharma
Nirvana
Meditation
Karma
12
one’s spiritual duties
Kharma
Nirvana
Meditation
Dharma
13
The Indus Valley Civilization created a government that was influenced by Hinduism.
True
False
14
What religion blends ideas of Hinduism and Islam, also encouraging its followers to meditate & be honest.
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Jainism
Sikhism
15
social order that determined one’s place in Indian society based on their family lineage, wealth, and job
Sanskrit
Subcontinent
Monsoon
Caste System
16
Why were Dalits called “Untouchables” by other castes over the course of Indian history?
Other castes believed Dalits were elites who were greedy and selfish people
Other castes believed Dalits were warriors who were powerful and undefeated
Other castes believed Dalits were outsiders who were dirty and impure
Others believed Dalits were medical professionals who worked with the sick
17
collection of religious hymns, rituals, and other texts that influenced early Hinduism
Moksha
Vedas
Reincarnation
Ahimsa
18
state of peace that is free from suffering and desire
Dharma
Mediation
Kharma
Nirvana
19
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Mahatma Gandhi
Guru Nanak
Chandragupta Maurya
Siddhartha Gautama
20
Who is the popular Hindu god of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles that also has the head of an elephant?
Ganesha
Parvati
Kartikeya
Lakshmi
21
Why were many ancient Indians motivated to complete the duties of their varnas?
They would achieve a higher level of enlightenment in their meditation.
They would increase their chances of escaping reincarnation.
They would not be drafted into the army and forced to leave their families.
They would receive retirement funds from the Indian government.
22
What similarity in the geography of India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia let all civilizations to support large populations?
They were all located near rivers.
They were all located by mountains.
They were all located in deserts.
They were all located around forests.
23
Why is Chandragupta Maurya considered an important figure in world history?
He introduced the practice of meditation to the Indian subcontinent.
He united most of India and formed the first empire on the subcontinent.
Performed one of the first medical surgeries & used vaccines in treatment.
He invented the concept of zero and the decimal system that improved math.
24
achieved when one is released from the cycle of rebirth
Ahimsa
Vedas
Reincarnation
Moksha
25
What jobs were Dalits expected to do within India’s social hierarchy?
Dalits fought in the army and filled different positions in the government.
Dalits sold goods, made goods, and employed others on their land.
Dalits collected garbage, swept streets, and disposed of dead animals.
Dalits worked as servants in wealthy households and labored on farmland.
26
Jainism is a nontheistic religion and its followers are committed to values such as nonviolence and vegetarianism.
True
False
27
Letter B on the map represents...
Indus River
Himalayas
Indian Ocean
Hindu Kush Mountains
28
Which of the following are the varnas in India’s social hierarchy?
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism
Durga, Krishna, Saraswati, Surya
Dharma, Karma, Samsara, Moksha
Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaisya, Sudra
29
What was a jati?
A job assigned to a person at birth based on their family’s line of work.
A type of currency that was the first to be used throughout ancient India.
A language that was spoken only by people that could afford an education.
A type of temple that was used for prayers and religious services.
30
wind pattern that influences the climate and leads to wet and dry seasons
Monsoon
Metallurgy
Sanskrit
Caste System
31
Letter C on the map represents...
Indian Ocean
Bay of Bengal
Ganges River
Arabian Sea
32
nonviolence and respect for living things
Reincarnation
Moksha
Ahimsa
Vedas
33
Why is Ashoka considered an important figure in world history?
He was a metalworker who created new techniques in metallurgy
First guru to teach others across South Asia about the benefits of yoga.
Was an architect that designed Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro in the Indus Valley
He was an emperor who actively encouraged the spread of Buddhism.
34
Letter E on the map represents...
Indus River
Himalayas
Hindu Kush Mountains
Bay of Bengal
35
The ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were located alongside the Ganges River in the Indo-Aryan civilization.
False
True
36
Which is one of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?
Suffering can be avoided by letting go of selfish cravings and desires.
Suffering is caused by craving pleasure, wealth, and selfish desires.
All are a Noble Truth in Buddhism
Suffering is a part of life and no one can escape aging, sickness, death.
37
Why did the Buddha leave his family and home at the age of 29?
He opened a hospital to assist the elderly and sick members of his kingdom
He led military campaigns to defend his territory from other Indian empires
He searched for the answers on how to end pain and suffering among people
He traveled around India so he could teach the young and follow his passion
38
Which body of water, besides typical uses such as irrigation and trade, was also a sacred site in Hinduism?
Bay of Bengal
Ganges River
Indus River
Arabian Sea
39
According to Buddhist tradition, how did the Buddha reach enlightenment?
He lived as an ascetic and fasted for long periods of time.
He published a book about the meaning of life.
He invented the lantern to improve lighting at night.
He meditated under a fig tree for several weeks.
40
Which of the following contains texts where Hindu scholars present their interpretations about the Vedas and Hinduism?
Bible
Quran
Torah
Upanishads
41
Why are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva important gods in Hinduism?
They represent creation, preservation, and destruction.
They represent knowledge, wealth, and love.
They represent music, the arts, and transformation.
They represent war, strength, and devotion.
42
How did the subcontinent affect civilization in ancient India?
It was surrounded by natural barriers, which separated it from others
It was a small area of land, which led to overcrowding in early cities.
It was at the tip of South Asia, which resulted in cold temperatures.
It was next to the Indian Ocean, which was an important freshwater source.
43
science of working with metals
Sanskrit
Monsoon
Caste System
Metallurgy
44
When was the “golden age” of ancient India when advancements were made in art, literature, math, medicine and science?
Gupta Empire
Vedic Period
Mauryan Empire
Indus Valley Period
45
Which of the following images shows an example of Sanskrit?
Choice A
Choice C
Choice B
Choice D
46
List the eras of ancient Indian history in chronological order.
Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire
Indus Valley Civilization, Mauryan Empire, Vedic Period, Gupta Empire
Vedic Period, Gupta Empire, Indus Valley Civilization, Mauryan Empire
Vedic Period, Indus Valley Civilization, Gupta Empire, Mauryan Empire
47
Letter G on the map represents...
Bay of Bengal
Ganges River
Indian Ocean
Arabian Sea
48
The caste system limited people’s choices in marriage, friendship, education, and employment around India.
False
True
49
What is the meaning of the name “Buddha?"
Arisen One
Enlightened One
Chosen One
Caring One
50
focusing one’s mind on spiritual ideas
Meditation
Dharma
Nirvana
Karma
51
Letter A on the map identifies....
Ganges River
Bay of Bengal
Arabian Sea
Himalayas
52
How do historians know that the Indus Valley Civilization created a successful trading economy?
Documents were aboard Indus boats with records of large shipping quantities
Uncovered numerous Chinese artifacts in multiple buildings at Mohenjo-Daro.
Found massive warehouses designed for mass production of cotton in Harappa.
Found several Harappan trading seals,in Mesopotamia
53
The ruler of ancient India that promoted the arts, sciences, Hinduism while expanding the territory of the Gupta Empire?
Chandra Gupta II
Chandragupta Maurya
Samudra Gupta
Mahavira
54
Which statement most accurately describes the living conditions of Dalits in India today?
Awareness around the world ended all discrimination against against Dalits
Despite banning untouchability there is still discrimination against Dalits
Dalits cannot get an education or attend universities in the country.
Dalits migrated out of India and set up their own country in South Asia.
55
Letter F on the map represents...
Ganges River
Bay of Bengal
Arabian Sea
Indian Ocean
56
A Hindu follows their dharma through honesty, self-control, nonviolence, & performing their job they best they are able.
True
False
57
The Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagavad-Gita are all famous examples of what type of Indian achievement?
yoga
architecture
literature
medicine
58
rebirth of one’s soul
Ahimsa
Vedas
Moksha
Reincarnation
59
language of ancient India
Metallurgy
Monsoon
Caste System
Sanskrit
60
large section of a continent that is smaller than the continent itself
Metallurgy
Subcontinent
Monsoon
Sanskrit
