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History Alive! Ancient India Review
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1
The earliest known settlements of India were located
near the desert
in the mountains
next to the rivers
on the plateau
2
India is called
pangaea
a subcontinent
a continent
a city-state
3
How are the Indus and Ganges Rivers similar to the Nile River?
The flow in the same direction
They begin in the same area
They carry silt and nourishes the soil
all of the above
4
India is technically part of which continent?
Europe
Indiana
Asia
South America
5
What is the main goal of Buddhists?
to make elaborate sacrifices
to reach enlightenment
to gain as much land as possible
to convert the world
6
For Hindus, bathing in the Ganges River is...
the best way to catch fish
a coming of age ritual
none of the above
an act of devotion and purification
7
What did Ashoka use to spread Buddhist teachings?
he had scribes that taught others his teachings
the speeches he gave in the town square of the empire
all of the above
his edicts carved into pillars and walls
8
"What goes around, comes around" describes ...
karma
castes
reincarnation
geographers
9
What led to Ashoka's change in values?
he almost died
meeting Buddha for the first time
he saw the results of a very bloody battle
his family wanted him to change his ways
10
The main achievement of the Maurya family was...
beautiful architecture
creating a strong army
none of the above
unifying India
11
Which belief did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
many lifetimes
caste system
polytheism
Jesus
12
Why is the soil so fertile near the northern tip of the Bay of Bengal?
all of the above
because of all the farming that has been done there
because of the variety of species that live there
rich minerals were deposited by flooding rivers
13
What natural feature provided protection to the people of India?
Deccan Plateau
Himalaya Mountains
Ganges River
Mount Brighton
14
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is similar to...
castes
deities
dharma
karma
15
Chandragupta Maurya used torture and spies to make people obey...
true
false
16
Why did King Ashoka send his son to Ceylon?
to convert that kingdom to Hinduism
to see how it was to live on his own
to convert that kingdom to Buddhism
to meditate without interruptions
17
If you give up most of what you own, you may be deciding to live life as an...
acrobat
deities
acrostic
ascetic
18
What is the Hindu view of birth, life and death called?
samsara
the eight fold path
edicts
caste system
19
What feature was so unique about Mohenjodaro?
sewer system
trading
high walls
dirt roads
20
Which ocean is located south of India?
Indian Ocean
Ganges River
Pacific Ocean
Arabian Sea
