What is NOT true about the Harappan Civilizations?

They lived in isolation and did not trade or communicate with neighbors.

Which statement is NOT true about Buddhism?

Buddhism strictly follows the Indian Caste System

Which statemen is NOT true about Hinduism?

Hinduism is a monotheistic religion.

When did the Aryan people begin crossing the Hindu Kush Mts. into the Indus River Valley?

around 1500 B.C., after the decline of the Indus River Valley civilizations

Which of the following is NOT true of Buddhism teachings and beliefs?

Buddhism promoted violence toward Hinduism and other non-Buddhist beliefs.

What led to the declien of the Harappan Civilizations?

A series of natural disasters, including earthquakes, caused their decline.

What statement is TRUE about the Harappan Civilizations?

They traded over very long distances using boats and wheeled vehicles.

Which is NOT true about the Aryan people?

They settled in the Indus River Valley and rebuilt Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

studbud

Ancient India

23 termsStudBud Administration68 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards23 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 23

Answers

1
Which was the first great Indian empire established during Ancient India?
The Aryan Empire
The Maurya Empire
The Indus River Valley Civilzation
The Gupta Empire
2
Under what empire were defeated kings allowed to continue to rule in exchange for their obedience and tributes?
The Aryan Empire
The Indus River Valley Civilzation
The Maurya Empire
The Gupta Empire
3
In which mountain range will you find Mount Everest, the worlds highest mountain peak?
Himalaya Mountains
Western Ghat Mountains
Eastern Ghat Mountains
Hindu Kush Mountains
4
What is NOT true about the Harappan Civilizations?
They had very well-planned cities with similar design.
They lived in isolation and did not trade or communicate with neighbors.
Many similar artifacts were discovered throughout the civilization.
They had indoor plumbing w/ bathrooms and toilets that emptied underground.
5
Which statement is NOT true about Buddhism?
Buddhism believes one should follow the Eightfold Path (the Middle Way)
Buddhism strictly follows the Indian Caste System
Buddhism is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
Buddhism beliefs are based on the Four Noble Truths
6
What is the world's oldest religion?
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
7
Where did the Harappan Civilizations develop?
along the Euphrates River
along the Tigris River
along the Ganges River
along the Indus River Valley
8
Which statemen is NOT true about Hinduism?
It developed over many centuries; the world's third largest religion.
Hinduism grew from Aryan beliefs and practices.
Many gods and goddesses combine to form Brahman, and universal spirit.
Hinduism is a monotheistic religion.
9
Under which empire was Hinduism re-established, becoming India's main religion?
The Gupta Empire
The Aryan Empire
The Indus River Valley Civilzation
The Maurya Empire
10
When did the Aryan people begin crossing the Hindu Kush Mts. into the Indus River Valley?
around 1500 B.C., after the decline of the Indus River Valley civilizations
Nobody really knows when the Aryan people arrived.
A.D. 2025
around A.D. 1900
11
King of the Maurya Empire who was cruel and attacked other kingdoms, only to later convert to Buddhism and non-violence
Chandra Gupta I
Asoka the Great
Chandragupta Maurya
Siddhartha Gautama
12
What empire arose in A.D. 320 after a period of 500 years of fighting and disorder?
The Maurya Empire
The Indus River Valley Civilzation
The Aryan Empire
The Gupta Empire
13
Young men are encouraged to leave home and become monks.
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
14
When did archaeologists discover the ruins of Harappan Civilizations?
1921
2025
589 B.C.
A.D. 259
15
Around 325 B.C., who became king of Magadha and began to conquer many other kingdoms?
Chandra Gupta I
Siddhartha Gautama
Asoka the Great
Chandragupta Maurya
16
What are monsoons?
a period of drought ans scorching heat
settlements along the Indus River Valley
strong, seasonal winds
the annual flooding of the rivers
17
Which country is NOT part of the Indian subcontinent?
Nepal
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Pakistan
18
Which of the following is NOT true of Buddhism teachings and beliefs?
The Eightfold Path leads to Nirvana.
Buddhism promoted violence toward Hinduism and other non-Buddhist beliefs.
Buddhism taught that people from any caste can achieve nirvana.
Dharma are the totality of the Buddha's teachings.
19
What led to the declien of the Harappan Civilizations?
Aryan invaders crossed the Hindu Kush Mountains and destroyed them.
The people of the Harappan civilizations moved to Mesopotamia.
Wars between the settlements caused death and destruction.
A series of natural disasters, including earthquakes, caused their decline.
20
strict caste system of priests, warriors, workers, sudras, and untouchables
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
21
What statement is TRUE about the Harappan Civilizations?
They were unable to trade past the Hindu Kush mountains.
They traded frequently only within the Indian subcontinent.
Trade routes were limited due to enemy attacks.
They traded over very long distances using boats and wheeled vehicles.
22
Which is NOT true about the Aryan people?
They established the Vedic Civilization.
They had a huge influence on the religion, cities, and language of regions.
They settled in the Indus River Valley and rebuilt Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
They conquered and mixed with the native people.
23
What religion had no founder and developed over several centuries?
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism

Ancient India Flashcards | StudBud