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World History Module 5 Ancient India and the Indus River
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1
What does Veda mean in Sanskrit
very important
Reincarnation
Bible
knowledge
2
Which advancement in mathematics is credited to Indian mathematicians?
Indian mathematicians were the first to use the number zero.
Indian mathematicians were first to use negative numbers.
Indian mathematicians invented geometry.
Indian mathematicians invented calculus.
3
Indian doctors helped make the population healthier by inoculating the population.
true
false
4
What are samskaras?
evil spirits
Dresses worn for special occasions, like a wedding.
rites of passage for different stages in a person's life
People who do not belong in a particular caste.
5
According to Buddha, how can people avoid the process of reincarnation?
by reaching nirvana
by living a good life
by passing away
by giving your money away
6
Which king converted to Buddhism and built many Buddhist temples and schools throughout India?
Chandragupta
Buddha
Gandhi
Asoka
7
Which of the following was
NOT
a characteristic of the Harappan civilization?
houses used indoor plumbing
cities established along the Ganges River
created the first system of writing in India
created a system of weights and measures
8
Aryan society was divided into four social classes, also called _________________.
atmans
varnas
rajas
gramas
9
Which title was Siddhartha Gautama given once it was believed that he had reached enlightenment?
Asoka
Sahib
guru
Buddha
10
How were early Aryan social levels determined?
by whether a person was rich or poor
according a person's profession
by whether a person was a male or female
According to a person's place of birth
11
Early Indian astronomers were able to identify _____________ planets of the solar system.
nine
seven
four
three
12
Buddha supported the caste system.
true
false
13
What did early Indian astronomers believe about our solar system?
that the moon was another planet
that the planets revolved around the sun
that there were only three planets
that the earth was the center of the universe
14
According to Hindu belief, what determines whether people will have good or bad karma?
Their wealth
Their social level
Their choices in life
Their profession
15
Which of the following is NOT one of Buddha’s Four Noble Truths?
People can overcome ignorance.
Suffering comes from the desire for material possessions.
People can reach nirvana with help by priests.
Suffering is part of human existence.
16
Why did early Indian blacksmiths create alloys of two or more metals?
Alloys could be made into swords whereas one metal could not.
Alloys were less expensive to produce than one metal alone.
Alloys were stronger than one metal alone.
Alloys created taller buildings than the use of only one metal.
17
How were Harappan and Mesopotamian civilizations similar?
They both spoke the same languages.
They both created irrigation systems to water to their crops
They both used the same system of weights and measures.
The both built pyramids in which to bury their dead.
18
Hindus believe that there are three main gods that are all part of a living life force or spirit, called...
Krishna
Shiva
Vishnu
Brahman
19
Which religion spread through India during the Gupta Empire; becoming their major religion?
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
20
Why is India considered to be a subcontinent?
It is separated from Asia by a shallow sea.
Is a large land mass separated from Asia by mountain ranges
It has landforms that are not found in other parts of Asia.
It has fewer large rivers, unlike the rest of Asia.
21
How did Buddha's teachings oppose traditional Hindu beliefs?
He did not believe that nirvana was possible
He taught that all people are equal
He did not believe in reincarnation
He taught that people should lie
22
How were the early Aryan and Harappan civilizations similar?
They created large cities.
They settled in the Indus Valley.
They organized under the leadership of a king.
They used Sanskrit to communicate.
23
Which statement accurately characterizes the purpose of the Vedic texts?
They described the religious rituals of early Brahmanism.
They instructed doctors how to cure certain diseases.
They retold acts of heroism of early Aryan warriors.
They explained the punishments for breaking laws.
24
Indian religious beliefs have influenced movements when Mohandas Gandhi promoted the use of nonviolent protest.
true
false
25
How are Jainism and Hinduism similar?
the religions were founded by the same holy men
all of their followers are vegetarians
Many of the followers practice nonviolence
the religions practice similar rituals
26
The ancient Vedic texts were passed down orally until Aryan priests wrote them down in _______.
Hindi
English
Sanskrit
Persian
27
Why are the ancient cities Harappa and Mohenjo-daro considered part of the same civilization?
Harappan documents describe the settlements as sister cities
They are located close together.
Harappan historians wrote stories about the cities' leaders.
They are similar in their construction.
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Siddhartha Gautama was a prince and member of the warrior class. What is the name of this class?
Kshatriyas
Vaisyas
Brahmins
sudras
