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6th Grade Review for Ancient India Unit.
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When was the "golden age" of ancient India when the economy was strong & great advancements were made in lit., math, etc
Indus Valley Period
Vedic Period
Mauryan Empire
Gupta Empire
2
Social order that determined one's place in Indian society based on family lineage, wealth, and job.
Ahimsa
Sanskrit
Vedas
Caste System
3
What was a
jati
?
a language spoken only by people that could afford an education.
a temple that was used for prayers and religious services in ancient India.
a job assigned at birth based on their family's line of work.
a type of currency that was used throughout ancient India.
4
What similarity in the geography of India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia allowed all 3 civilizations to have large populations?
They were all located near rivers.
They were all located in deserts.
They were all located around forests.
They were all located by mountains.
5
For Hindus, the universe was created by an invisible energy, or spirit that is part of everyone, called Brahman.
True
False
6
The Indus Valley Civilization created a government that was influenced by Hinduism.
False
True
7
The language of ancient India is called ______ .
Reincarnation
Nirvana
Sanskrit
Metallurgy
8
Ashoka is considered an important figure in world history because he was ...
the architect that designed Harappa and Mohenjoy-Daro in the Indus Valley
a metalworker who created new techniques in metallurgy
an emperor who gave up conquest & encouraged the spread of Buddhism
the 1st guru to teach others about the benefits of a daily yoga routine
9
Which statement most accurately describes the living conditions of Dalits in India today?
News about them raised awareness & discrimination has ended.
They migrated out of India to set up their own country with fair laws.
Indian government banned untouchability, but there is still discrimination.
Cannot get an education without permission from the government
10
What are the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism. Click all that apply.
The way to end suffering is a path followed by the Buddha
All people suffer
All people should not lie, cheat, or kill
All people should follow the Three Pillars.
Suffering is caused by cravings
Suffering can be avoided by letting go of cravings
11
Which of the following are the varnas in India's social hierarchy?
Brahmin, Kshatriya, Baisya, Sudra
Durga, Krishna, Saraswati, Surya
Dharma, Karma, Samsara, Moksha
Hinduism,, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism
12
Who was the ruler that promoted the arts, sciences, and Hinduism while expanding the territory of the Gupta Empire?
Samudra Gupta
Mahavira
Chandra Gupta II
Chandragupta Maurya
13
Why are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva important gods in Hinduism?
They represent music, the arts, and transformation.
They represent knowledge, wealth, & love.
They represent war, strength, and devotion.
They represent creation, preservation, & destruction.
14
What is the ultimate life goal for a person who practices Hinduism?
Discover the sins of ancestors and earn enough Karma to help their atmans.
Realize the atman is immortal and keep reincarnating over many lifetimes.
Recognize that life is an illusion and reunite the atman with Brahman.
Behave with honesty and integrity so the atman can go to heaven after death
15
These are the collection of religious hymns, rituals, and other texts that influenced early Hinduism.
Karma
Ahimsa
Vedas
Metallurgy
16
_____ is when you focus your mind on spiritual ideas.
Dharma
monsoon
meditation
Caste System
17
Why did the Buddha leave his family and home at the age of 29?
He opened a hospital to assist the elderly and sick members of his kingdom
He searched for answers to end pain and suffering among people.
He led military campaigns to defend his territory from other Indian empires
He traveled around India so he could teach young people
18
Monsoons were important in the lives of ancient Indias because they...
brought freezing wind chills to India so farmers avoided growing crops.
brought heavy amounts of rainfall to India for agriculture, but also floods
brought large amounts of warm air, which increased temp. and improved life.
led to the formation of tornadoes, which could injure people.
19
Jainism is a non-theistic religion and its followers are committed to values such as nonviolence and vegetarianism.
True
False
20
Many ancient Indians were motivated to complete the duties of their
varnas
because they would...
not be drafted into the army and forced to leave their families.
achieve a higher level of enlightenment in their daily meditation.
increase their chances of escaping reincarnation.
receive retirement funds from the Indian government
21
What was a major achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Cities organized in grids; drainage systems including baths & flush toilet
Division of labor called Varnas, and ran an organized city.
United the subcontinent under a single ruler & created the first empire.
Wrote religious texts which contained the beliefs & ideas of early Hinduism
22
Why do historians have many questions about the history of the Indus Valley Civilization?
The writing system cannot be translated today.
The trading seals contain several pieces to a treasure map.
The monsoons destroyed all of their cities and artifacts.
The people were nomads & lived in several places.
23
Which of the following images shows an example of Sanskrit?
Choice C
Choice A
Choice D
Choice B
24
What jobs were Dalits expected to do within India's social hierarchy?
fight in the army and fill different positions in the government
collect gargage, sweep streets, & dispose of dead animals
sell goods, make goods, & employ others on their land.
work as servants in wealthy households & labor on farms.
25
What are the main ideas of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?
Working hard, challenging hierarchy & being a Brahman leads to nirvana.
Fasting, meditating, and worshiping the Buddha leads to nirvana.
Intentional perspective, honorable actions, & mindfulness leads to nirvana
Willingness to follow rules in the Veda & Upanishads leads to nirvana.
26
Wind patterns that influence the climate and lead to wet and dry seasons.
Reincarnation
Monsoons
Subcontinent
Metallurgy
27
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Guru Nanak
Siddhartha Gautama
Mahatma Gandhi
Chandragupta Maurya
28
______ believe that anyone can escape reinicarnation.
Buddhists
Hindus
29
Who is the popular Hindu god of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles that also has the head of an elephant.
Ganesha
Lakshmi
Kartikeya
Parvati
30
Which body of water, besides typical uses such as irrigation and trade, was also a sacred site in Hinduism?
Indus River
Arabian Sea
Bay of Bengal
Ganges River
31
What is the meaning of the name "Buddha?"
Caring One
Enlightened One
Arisen One
Chosen One
32
The science of working with metals.
metallurgy
monsoon
meditation
moksha
33
What religion incorporates ideas of Hinduism & Islam, & has followers meditate, be honest, & treat others equally.
Sikhism
Zoroastrianism
Jainism
Buddhism
34
______ is the effect a person's actions have on their soul.
Ahimsa
Reincarnation
Dharma
Karma
35
Chandragupta Maurya is considered an important figure in world history because he...
performed one of the first medical surgeries that used vaccines.
united most all of India & formed the first empire across South Asia.
introduced the practice of meditation to the Indian subcontinent.
invented the concept of zero & decimal system that improved mathematics
36
A Hindu follows their dharma through honesty, self-control, nonviolence, and doing their job to their best ability.
False
True
37
_____ are one's spiritual duties.
Dharma
Caste System
Karma
Subcontinent
38
This is the ethical principle of nonviolence and respect for living things.
Vedas
Nirvana
Dharma
Ahimsa
39
The ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were located alongside the Ganges River in the Indo-Aryan civilization.
False
True
40
Buddhists who follow the middle Way find a balance between which two lifestyles?
anxiety & calm
generosity & selfishness
risk & safety
poverty & wealth
41
The Ramayana, Mahabharata, & Bhagavad-Gita are all famous examples of what type of Indian achievement?
yoga
literature
architecture
medicine
42
State of peace that is free from suffering and desire.
Nirvana
Monsoon
Dharma
Karma
43
A large section of a continent that is smaller than the continent itself is a ____ .
Vedas
Dharma
monsoon
subcontinent
44
According to Buddhist tradition, how did the Buddha reach enlightenment?
He meditated under a fig tree for several weeks.
He lived as an ascetic and fasted for long periods of time.
He invented the lantern to improve lighting at night.
He published a book about the meaning of life.
45
Why were Dalits called "Untouchables" by other castes over the course of Indian history?
Dalits were outsiders, were dirty & impure b/c they sinned in a past life
Dalits were elites who were greedy & kept all the money for themselves
Dalits were warriors & were powerful & undefeated in war
Dalits were medical professionals that worked with sick people
46
Historians know about Indus Valley Civ. because archeologists found several Harappan artifacts including trading seals.
True
False
47
Which contains texts where Hindu scholars present interpretations & explanations about the Vedas and main beliefs.
Quran
Upanishads
Bible
Guru Granth Sahib
48
The caste system limited people's choices in marriage, friendship, education, & employment around India.
False
True
49
This term refers to the rebirth of one's soul.
Subcontinent
Reincarnation
Karma
Caste System
50
This is achieved when one is released from the cycle of rebirth.
Nirvana
Sanskrit
Moksha
Karma
51
How did the subcontinent affect civilization in ancient India? The subcontinent was...
surrounded by natural barriers, which separated it from other civilizations
a small area of land, which led to overcrowding in early cities.
at the tip of South Asia, which resulted in freezing cold temperatures.
next to the Indian Ocean, which was the most important fresh water
52
______ believe that social class could determine escape from reincarnation.
Hindus
Buddhists
53
Which group from ancient India is responsible for developing
varnas
that would later evolve into the caste system?
Indo-Aryan Civilization
Indus Valley Civilization
Gupta Empire
Mauryan Empire
