Which contribution came from ancient India?

fundamental concepts of mathematics

Which of the Six Essential Elements of Geography explains why the Indus Valley civilization developed where it did?

Physical Systems, or the physical features of a place

Which best describes the Bhagavad Gita of ancient India?

A spiritual guide that involves dialogue between Krishna and Prince Arjuna.

Which statement summarizes the Brahmans’ position

They are the closest to the gods

Which statement describes a relationship between the Hindu belief in karma and the caste system?

A person who acts morally will rise to a higher caste in the next life.

How did the Himalayan and Hindu Kush mountain ranges affect the development of India?

Protected India from invasions allowed the creation of a unique culture.

Which statement best explains why a major civilization developed along the Indus River?

The river provided fresh water for drinking and irrigation of crops.

Which contribution to medicine was made by doctors in ancient India?

surgeries for specific conditions

How does the Hindu belief in karma relate to reincarnation?

It determines how a person will be reincarnated.

Which statement describes one way the Aryan migration contributed to the culture of India?

The Hindu religion arose out of Aryan and native Indian beliefs.

Why is the period of the Gupta Empire known as India's Classical Age?

It was a time of great achievements in art, architecture, and literature.

How did Asoka contribute to the spread of Buddhism from India to other parts of Asia?

He sent out religious missionaries.

How did the Mauryan Empire treat neighboring states after adopting Buddhism?

by working toward peaceful terms with neighboring states

Which statement best describes the influence of Buddhism on Mauryan civilization?

It guided the rule of Asoka after he converted to it.

What was the Silk Road?

It was a trade route which moved goods and ideas among cultures in Asia

What relationship does the Four Noble Truths have to the Eightfold Path?

The last of the Four Noble Truths is to follow the Eightfold Path.

Which statement describes the importance of Sanskrit?

It is a multipurpose language used in India since ancient times.

Which characteristic of world history was most directly influenced by knowledge from ancient Indian civilization?

scientific advances based on mathematical calculations

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1
Which contribution came from ancient India?
The wheel for transportation
fundamental concepts of mathematics
the compass to determine direction
alphabetic symbols for writing
2
Which word describes the Hindu belief of dharma?
enlightenment
rebirth
caste
duty
3
Which of the Six Essential Elements of Geography explains why the Indus Valley civilization developed where it did?
The Uses of Geography, or how people use tools of geography
Physical Systems, or the physical features of a place
Human Systems, or the cultural features of a place
The World in Spatial Terms, or where places are located
4
Which concept did the Aryans migrating to India use to separate and control native Indians?
caste system
dharma law
reincarnation
ahimsa
5
Which best describes the Bhagavad Gita of ancient India?
A political text that involves a debate between Krishna and Gandhi.
A spiritual guide that involves dialogue between Krishna and Prince Arjuna.
A philosophical text involving a debate between Buddha and Gandhi.
A religious guide involving dialogue between Buddha and Prince Arjuna.
6
Which statement summarizes the Brahmans’ position
They are the strongest in battle
They are educated
They are the closest to the gods
They are wealthy
7
Which statement describes a relationship between the Hindu belief in karma and the caste system?
A person born to a lower caste is unable to rise to a another caste.
A person born to a higher caste who does bad things will be forgiven.
A person who acts morally will rise to a higher caste in the next life.
A person who acts morally will escape their caste in this life.
8
Which person was the first to rule India through Buddhism?
Darsartha
Chandragupta Maurya
Bindusara Amitraghata
Asoka
9
How did the Himalayan and Hindu Kush mountain ranges affect the development of India?
They forced Indians to adapt their farming techniques to the steep hillside
They blocked the wet monsoons from fields that Indians used for farming.
They provided a source of minerals that Indians traded with other peoples.
Protected India from invasions allowed the creation of a unique culture.
10
The ultimate result of following Buddhism's Noble Eightfold Path is—
death
rebirth
nirvana
suffering
11
Which statement best explains why a major civilization developed along the Indus River?
The river provided plentiful deposits of gold and silver for mining.
The river provided access to trade supplies with the ancient Egyptians.
The river provided fresh water for drinking and irrigation of crops.
The river provided access to new ideas from the ancient Romans.
12
Which natural wonder is located in Asia?
the Nile River
the Sahara Desert
the Himalaya Mountains
the Great Rift Valley
13
Which contribution to medicine was made by doctors in ancient India?
surgeries for specific conditions
medical examinations after death
preservation of dead bodies
setting of broken bones
14
How does the Hindu belief in karma relate to reincarnation?
If a person accepts karma, he or she will be reincarnated endlessly.
It determines how a person will be reincarnated.
It allows a person to decide how they are to be reincarnated.
If a person ignores karma, the cycle of reincarnation stops.
15
Which statement describes one way the Aryan migration contributed to the culture of India?
The Dravidian language is both Aryan and native Indian writing.
The Aryans developed a civilization without a class system in India.
The Hindu religion arose out of Aryan and native Indian beliefs.
The Aryans designed urban areas in a grid pattern in Indian cities.
16
Why is the period of the Gupta Empire known as India's Classical Age?
The empire was known for its emphasis on educating young Hindu men.
Chandragupta II's army enjoyed its greatest victories in India.
It was a time of great achievements in art, architecture, and literature.
The Gupta emperors incorporated elements of Greek culture into Indian life.
17
How did Asoka contribute to the spread of Buddhism from India to other parts of Asia?
He sent out religious missionaries.
He paid people to change religions.
He wiped out competing religions.
He forced people to change religions.
18
How did the Mauryan Empire treat neighboring states after adopting Buddhism?
by engaging in spiritual warfare with neighboring states
by attempting to conquer neighboring states for control of resources
by trying to ignore neighboring states to focus on their own empire
by working toward peaceful terms with neighboring states
19
What did the Aryan migration introduce to the people of India?
farming tools
weaponry
goats
new gods
20
What was the role of the Brahmins in the Hindu caste system of ancient India?
They were priests.
They were merchants.
They were warriors.
They were farmers.
21
Which statement best describes the influence of Buddhism on Mauryan civilization?
It guided the rule of Chandragupta after he converted to it.
It led to conflict with the followers of Hinduism.
It guided the rule of Asoka after he converted to it.
It led to the decline of the influence of Islam.
22
What was the Silk Road?
It was a series of walls and watch towers which guarded Chinese cities
It was a series of rivers and canals over which goods and food flowed
It was a trade route which moved goods and ideas among cultures in Asia
It was a military highway over which soldiers traveled to counter attacks
23
What relationship does the Four Noble Truths have to the Eightfold Path?
The first of the Four Noble Truths is to follow the Eightfold Path.
The Four Noble Truths must be obeyed before taking the Eightfold Path.
The Four Noble Truths come from following the Eightfold Path.
The last of the Four Noble Truths is to follow the Eightfold Path.
24
Which statement describes the importance of Sanskrit?
It is a limited purpose language used for religious texts.
It is a limited purpose language used for scientific study.
It is a multipurpose language used only in ancient India.
It is a multipurpose language used in India since ancient times.
25
Which characteristic of world history was most directly influenced by knowledge from ancient Indian civilization?
political systems based on the consent of the people
economic advances based on woolen cloth trade
military planning based on the use of guns
scientific advances based on mathematical calculations
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What Buddhist principle most influenced the rule of Asoka the Great?
nonviolence
justice
obedience
sacrifice

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