What similarity did the Indus and Ganges River share?

they added important nutrients to the soil...improve farming

Based on the image, which challenge faced by early Indian civilizations is still an issue today

how to prevent flooding from destroying crops

Which event took place after the death of Emperor Ashoka?

Hinduism returned as India's dominant religion

Which statement is an example of a kind of law that Ashoka would have written?

Execution may not be used as a punishment of any crime.

What position do the untouchables occupy in the Indian Caste system?

they are "outside " of the caste system

which best explains how monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations?

The water allowed agriculture to develop away from rivers.

If a women feels she is going to be reincarnated as a cockroach...what does she believe:

She did not live a very good life.

Which statement best describes the Hindu god Brahma?

it stands above all other gods in the universe

Which statement best describes how Buddhism and Hinduism differ on the concept of nirvana?

Unlike Hindus, Buddhist believed it can be done in our life.

Which factor contributed most to the spread of mathematical system during the Gupta Empire?

the travels of foreign merchants

Which trend resulted from the Aryan influence over India's culture?

the emergence of a rigid system of social classes

What happened to the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Ashoka?

It grew to include nearly all of India

How did mathematics benefit from the invention of the zero by the Gupta's?

the zero makes it possible to use a placeholder system

Which innovations can be credited to Gupta mathematicians?

the invention of the digit "zero"

Which statement best explains how the teachings of Hinduism influenced the ideas of Siddhartha?

Siddhartha sought to find a path for Nirvana

The Indian subcontinent is bordered by which two BODIES OF WATER?

The Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea

What action was forbidden by India's caste system?

marrying someone from a different caste

Which factor contributed most to the scientific and cultural advances during the Gupta Empire?

the establishment of colleges and universities

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1
What similarity did the Indus and Ganges River share?
they provided transportation routes .
they provided water that made the monsoons stronger
they added important nutrients to the soil...improve farming
they created canons that protected the Indian subcontinent
2
Aryan influences of India: Sanskrit, the Vedic tradition, and ?
a caste system
trade with other civilizations
advanced mathematicians
improved farming
3
Based on the image, which challenge faced by early Indian civilizations is still an issue today
How to stop food from spoiling during winter months
How to make sure water erosion does not take nutrients
how to provide water supply during dry seasons
how to prevent flooding from destroying crops
4
Which event took place after the death of Emperor Ashoka?
Hinduism returned as India's dominant religion
India fell under control for several centuries
Buddhist were driven out of the country
the hold of the caste system began to weaken
5
Which statement is an example of a kind of law that Ashoka would have written?
no animal should be killed
Execution may not be used as a punishment of any crime.
it is not permitted to eat meat from a cow
Only prisoners of war may be made into slave.
6
What made the development of the city of Harappa possible?
its trade with other civilizations
its surplus supply of grain
its mining of precious gems
its strong military
7
What position do the untouchables occupy in the Indian Caste system?
they are "outside " of the caste system
They are part of the highest caste
They are foreigners hired as soldiers
They were religious extremists
8
The religion of the Aryan's, evolved into which of these world religions?
islam
hinduism
buddhism
christianity
9
The basic beliefs of Hinduism come from
the Vedas
the prophet Brahma
the mixture of Islam and Buddhism
the Mahabharata
10
One accomplishment of Aryan control of India was the development of
trade relations with China
a written Sanskrit alphabet
a river valley civilization
a polytheistic religion
11
Which religious foundation provides the basis for the Indian caste system?
the concept of Brahma
the text of the Bhagavad Gita
the laws of Gupta Empire
the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama
12
which best explains how monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations?
flooding slowed the growth of population in indian cities.
the wetness got people to migrate south.
The harsh winters made life more difficult
The water allowed agriculture to develop away from rivers.
13
If a women feels she is going to be reincarnated as a cockroach...what does she believe:
She did not live a very good life.
She could repent her sins before dying
the cockroach is the highest being
Many of her ancestor are now cockroaches
14
Gupta rulers supported the construction of which type of structures to improve life in India?
roads and universities
briges and fortresses
temples and libraries
dams and canals
15
Which statement best describes the Hindu god Brahma?
It is said to be the female side of all gods.
Vishnu is worshipped as the preserver of all things
it stands above all other gods in the universe
Krishnalt is lower than other gods
16
Which of these words is the best synonym for the Hindu concept of dharma?
unity
duty
punishment
payback
17
Which statement best describes how Buddhism and Hinduism differ on the concept of nirvana?
Unlike Hindus, Buddhist believed it can be done in our life.
unlike hindus, Buddhist believe there is a higher goal
Buddhist believe higher caste could reach it
buddhist believe that reaching nirvan was too difficult
18
Which factor contributed most to the spread of mathematical system during the Gupta Empire?
the constructions of universities
the travels of foreign merchants
The spread of Buddhism
the conquest of the empire by outside invaders
19
Which trend resulted from the Aryan influence over India's culture?
common persecution on non-Indian ethnic groups
the development of far-reaching trade connections
the emergence of a rigid system of social classes
limitations on contact between India an people for the world
20
What happened to the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Ashoka?
It established trade relations with China
it was conquered by the Aryans
it began to disintergrate
It grew to include nearly all of India
21
How did mathematics benefit from the invention of the zero by the Gupta's?
The zero introduced abstract concepts into mathematicians
the zero makes it possible to use a placeholder system
the zero allows mathematicians tro extend the # sysyem
the zero created method for representing negatives
22
Which innovations can be credited to Gupta mathematicians?
the use of multiplication to speed up adding
the invention of the digit "zero"
the development of the basics of geometry
the creation of a mechanical adding machine
23
Which Geographic feature separates South Asia from the rest of Asia?
deep rivers
tall mountains
rough seas
wide deserts
24
Which statement best explains how the teachings of Hinduism influenced the ideas of Siddhartha?
Siddhartha developed a set of rules for good karma
Siddhartha widenend the # of Gods in the universe.
Siddhartha sought to find a path for Nirvana
Siddhartha believed tht suffering united people with Brahma
25
Which concept is reincarnation directly connected to in Hinduism?
the avatar
creative distruction
karma
Brahma
26
Who founded India's first empire?
Ashoka
Chandragupta
Bindusara
Samudra
27
The Indian subcontinent is bordered by which two BODIES OF WATER?
The Ganges River and the Sea of China
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
The Mediterrean Sea and the Persian Gulf
The Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea
28
What action was forbidden by India's caste system?
religious study by non-Brahmans
moving from one village to another
marrying someone from a different caste
eating certain foods
29
Which factor contributed most to the scientific and cultural advances during the Gupta Empire?
the revival of Hinduism
the encouragement of foreign trade
the establishment of colleges and universities
the rediscovery of ancient writings

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Questions 29

Answers

1
What similarity did the Indus and Ganges River share?
they provided transportation routes .
they provided water that made the monsoons stronger
they added important nutrients to the soil...improve farming
they created canons that protected the Indian subcontinent
2
Aryan influences of India: Sanskrit, the Vedic tradition, and ?
a caste system
trade with other civilizations
advanced mathematicians
improved farming
3
Based on the image, which challenge faced by early Indian civilizations is still an issue today
How to stop food from spoiling during winter months
How to make sure water erosion does not take nutrients
how to provide water supply during dry seasons
how to prevent flooding from destroying crops
4
Which event took place after the death of Emperor Ashoka?
Hinduism returned as India's dominant religion
India fell under control for several centuries
Buddhist were driven out of the country
the hold of the caste system began to weaken
5
Which statement is an example of a kind of law that Ashoka would have written?
no animal should be killed
Execution may not be used as a punishment of any crime.
it is not permitted to eat meat from a cow
Only prisoners of war may be made into slave.
6
What made the development of the city of Harappa possible?
its trade with other civilizations
its surplus supply of grain
its mining of precious gems
its strong military
7
What position do the untouchables occupy in the Indian Caste system?
they are "outside " of the caste system
They are part of the highest caste
They are foreigners hired as soldiers
They were religious extremists
8
The religion of the Aryan's, evolved into which of these world religions?
islam
hinduism
buddhism
christianity
9
The basic beliefs of Hinduism come from
the Vedas
the prophet Brahma
the mixture of Islam and Buddhism
the Mahabharata
10
One accomplishment of Aryan control of India was the development of
trade relations with China
a written Sanskrit alphabet
a river valley civilization
a polytheistic religion
11
Which religious foundation provides the basis for the Indian caste system?
the concept of Brahma
the text of the Bhagavad Gita
the laws of Gupta Empire
the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama
12
which best explains how monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations?
flooding slowed the growth of population in indian cities.
the wetness got people to migrate south.
The harsh winters made life more difficult
The water allowed agriculture to develop away from rivers.
13
If a women feels she is going to be reincarnated as a cockroach...what does she believe:
She did not live a very good life.
She could repent her sins before dying
the cockroach is the highest being
Many of her ancestor are now cockroaches
14
Gupta rulers supported the construction of which type of structures to improve life in India?
roads and universities
briges and fortresses
temples and libraries
dams and canals
15
Which statement best describes the Hindu god Brahma?
It is said to be the female side of all gods.
Vishnu is worshipped as the preserver of all things
it stands above all other gods in the universe
Krishnalt is lower than other gods
16
Which of these words is the best synonym for the Hindu concept of dharma?
unity
duty
punishment
payback
17
Which statement best describes how Buddhism and Hinduism differ on the concept of nirvana?
Unlike Hindus, Buddhist believed it can be done in our life.
unlike hindus, Buddhist believe there is a higher goal
Buddhist believe higher caste could reach it
buddhist believe that reaching nirvan was too difficult
18
Which factor contributed most to the spread of mathematical system during the Gupta Empire?
the constructions of universities
the travels of foreign merchants
The spread of Buddhism
the conquest of the empire by outside invaders
19
Which trend resulted from the Aryan influence over India's culture?
common persecution on non-Indian ethnic groups
the development of far-reaching trade connections
the emergence of a rigid system of social classes
limitations on contact between India an people for the world
20
What happened to the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Ashoka?
It established trade relations with China
it was conquered by the Aryans
it began to disintergrate
It grew to include nearly all of India
21
How did mathematics benefit from the invention of the zero by the Gupta's?
The zero introduced abstract concepts into mathematicians
the zero makes it possible to use a placeholder system
the zero allows mathematicians tro extend the # sysyem
the zero created method for representing negatives
22
Which innovations can be credited to Gupta mathematicians?
the use of multiplication to speed up adding
the invention of the digit "zero"
the development of the basics of geometry
the creation of a mechanical adding machine
23
Which Geographic feature separates South Asia from the rest of Asia?
deep rivers
tall mountains
rough seas
wide deserts
24
Which statement best explains how the teachings of Hinduism influenced the ideas of Siddhartha?
Siddhartha developed a set of rules for good karma
Siddhartha widenend the # of Gods in the universe.
Siddhartha sought to find a path for Nirvana
Siddhartha believed tht suffering united people with Brahma
25
Which concept is reincarnation directly connected to in Hinduism?
the avatar
creative distruction
karma
Brahma
26
Who founded India's first empire?
Ashoka
Chandragupta
Bindusara
Samudra
27
The Indian subcontinent is bordered by which two BODIES OF WATER?
The Ganges River and the Sea of China
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
The Mediterrean Sea and the Persian Gulf
The Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea
28
What action was forbidden by India's caste system?
religious study by non-Brahmans
moving from one village to another
marrying someone from a different caste
eating certain foods
29
Which factor contributed most to the scientific and cultural advances during the Gupta Empire?
the revival of Hinduism
the encouragement of foreign trade
the establishment of colleges and universities
the rediscovery of ancient writings