Which statement is true?

Ancient Indian astronomers determined that the earth is round

2. Around 1500 BC, waves of new people began crossing the Hindu Kush into India. -- What is this talking about?

A group of migrants entering the region, specifically the Aryan tribes.

According to the textbook, which statement is true?

Ancient astronomers could accurately calculate the length of a solar year

South and Southeast Asia are known for Monsoons. What are monsoons?

Winds that can be dry or very wet, depending on the season

What the Caste System?

A social structure based on your birth & determines your place in society.

What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?

To end the cycle of rebirth by selfless living & then reunite with Brahman

Which statement is true?

Ancient Indian medicine lead to the smallpox inoculation.

Sacred texts which included rituals and hymns.

What are the origins of Hinduism?

Over time, the diverse Vedic ideas and practices evolved into Hinduism.

According to one popular theory, where did the Aryans come from and in what direction did they travel?

They came from beyond Hindu Kush and headed south.

What are the origins of Buddhism?

Buddhism is based on the teachings of a prince from Nepal.

How was your social caste determined?

You were born into it and could very rarely change

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1
Which statement is true?
Ancient Indian astronomers determined that the earth is round
Ancient Indian astronomers determined that the earth is oval
2
2. Around 1500 BC, waves of new people began crossing the Hindu Kush into India. -- What is this talking about?
A group of migrants entering the region, specifically the Aryan tribes.
The natural forces that brought the end to Harappan civilization.
The flooding of the Indus River causing villages to relocate.
The movement of the Vedic civilization which expanded south and east.
3
According to the textbook, which statement is true?
Ancient astronomers could accurately calculate the length of a lunar year
Ancient astronomers could accurately calculate the length of a solar year
4
South and Southeast Asia are known for Monsoons. What are monsoons?
Winds that can be dry or very wet, depending on the season
A major religion that grew out of the Vedic culture
Storm systems that always bring flooding
Strong tides that cause the Indus River to flood
5
Who developed The Four Noble Truths, which contain all the wisdom he had learned?
Kautilya
Siddhartha Gautama
Chandragupta Maurya
Asoka
6
What the Caste System?
The custom of throwing out the old to encourage new spiritual growth.
A system of government used by most ancient Indian empires.
A major religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
A social structure based on your birth & determines your place in society.
7
What is unique about the region of India?
The northern section has the tallest mountains in the world.
The region is a subcontinent of Asia.
The large diamond-shaped landmass was originally an island.
All of these are true.
8
What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?
To live in harmony with dharma
To be at one with the eightfold path
To be reincarnated by good Karma so as to return in a higher order caste
To end the cycle of rebirth by selfless living & then reunite with Brahman
9
Which three rivers flow from the Himalayas and are significant to the development of civilizations in India?
Sarasvati, Ganges, Brahmaputra
Indus, Euphrates, Nile
Brahmaputra, Indus, Ganges
Ganges, Huang He, Sarasvati
10
Which statement is true?
Ancient Indian medicine lead to the invention of penicillin.
Ancient Indian medicine lead to the smallpox inoculation.
11
What are the Vedas?
Sacred texts which were kept in a special container known as The Ark
Sacred texts which were performed by Aryans in religious rituals.
Sacred texts whose purpose is to describe the caste system
Sacred texts which included rituals and hymns.
12
True or false: Without prior inoculation, smallpox kills one out of every three people it infects.
FALSE
TRUE
13
What are the origins of Hinduism?
It evolved after many years of reciting the Mahabharata.
Over time, the diverse Vedic ideas and practices evolved into Hinduism.
The Aryans developed it from Buddhist practices.
Hinduism evolved from many years of dharmas practicing yoga.
14
Which king began to send missionaries to preach in other regions to spread Buddhism around the known world?
Chandragupta Maurya
Siddhartha Gautama
Kautilya
Asoka
15
According to one popular theory, where did the Aryans come from and in what direction did they travel?
They came from beyond Hindu Kush and headed south.
They came from Sri Lanka and headed north across the ocean.
They came along the Brahmaputra River and headed southwest.
They came from Tibet, traveling southwest.
16
According to Buddhism, if you follow the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, where will your life end?
Nirvana
The Golden Age
Dharma
Hindu Kush
17
Siddhartha Gautama was a prince from Nepal.
False
True
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What language did the people of the Aryan civilization speak?
Hindu
Sanskrit
Aryan
Aramaic
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What are the origins of Buddhism?
Buddhism was begun by a fisherman from the Ganges River who had visions.
Buddhism is based on the teachings of a prince from Nepal.
Buddhism is based on the teachings of several Hindu monks.
Buddhism originated from the practices and teachings of the Vedic people.
20
Who was the first to unite the kingdoms of India and established an Empire?
Siddhartha Gautama
Asoka
Chandragupta Maurya
Kautilya
21
How was your social caste determined?
You were born into it and could never change
Born in a low caste, but work your way up by being a very good person
You were born into it and could very rarely change
Your parents' prayers & the priests before your birth.
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The Golden Age of India was during which civilization?
The Vedic Civilization
The Maurya Empire
The Gupta Empire
The Harappan Civilization
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His life changed when he met an old man, a sick man, a dead man, and a holy man who was happy even though he was poor
Kautilya
Chandragupta Maurya
Asoka
Siddhartha Gautama

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