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Ancient India Ch.13-17
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6th grade #Ancient India #TCI
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1
Which animal is the symbol for the Hindu belief of respect for life?
the cow
the elephant
the camel
the lion
2
Why didn't Prince Siddhartha learn about suffering as a child?
He was not interested in others
His father protected him.
Gods granted him the power to see only the good in the world
He understood that pain is not real.
3
The Vedas are the sacred texts of Hinduism.
False
True
4
Buddha means, one who is ________.
smart
atman
awakened
wise
5
Which feature of Mohenjodaro was advanced and made it sanitary?
high wall
brick homes
dirt roads
sewer system
6
How did modern scholars learn that Mohenjodaro had ever existed?
Historians read ancient scrolls.
Geographers studied old maps
Archaeologists found its ruins.
Astronauts saw it from space.
7
Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the preserver - What does Shiva do?
destroy
increase wealth
perfect
teach
8
"Buddha" means
The all-powerful one
The brilliant one
The awakened one
The sorrowful one
9
The Eightfold path is similar to which Hindu belief?
deities
karma
dharma
castes
10
What is the gap in the Hindu Kush that invaders and traders used?
Khyber Pass
Bodhi Gap
Kushite Trail
Attila's Way
11
Who were the nomadic people who moved to the Indus Valley?
Artists
Assyrians
Aryans
Akkadians
12
The idea that a person is reborn in a new body after they die is called____.
Reincarnation
Brahman
Dharma
Karma
13
What was the Mauryans' main achievement?
to build famous temples
to impose Buddhism
to improve peasants lives
to unify India
14
Shiva is the divine unity or supreme god, of Hinduism.
False
True
15
Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence inspired MLK Jr to help end segregation in our country.
False
True
16
Which of Ashoka's actions best expressed Buddhist values?
keeping a strong army
having servants treated well
allowing slavery
putting criminals to death
17
In the caste system, people were placed into a certain social class or ________________.
boxes
slots
cities
varnas
18
Hindus pray to Ganesha to help them overcome obstacles.
False
True
19
Why did Mohenjodaro have a raised section (the citadel) surrounded by a wall?
The wall hid the homes of rich people.
People went there when enemies attacked.
Traders went to work.
The religious leaders live separate from people.
20
Atman is another word for _______.
love
soul
Brahman
heart
21
Why did Untouchables live in separate communities?
There were considered unclean.
They wanted to stay pure.
They shared all their goods.
They had to eat a special diet.
22
How was the Hindu belief about karma related to the caste system?
People's karma determine their caste for the next life.
People in different castes work different kinds of jobs.
People in the lowest castes will come back as animals.
People's caste determines which deities they worship.
23
The discovery of a scale suggests that the people of Mohenjodaro
Had uniform ways to measure
knew how to make clothes
started a new kind of mathematics
knew how to make tools of iron
24
If you were an ascetic, what would you do?
become a ruler of a kingdom
give up most of what you own
become a parent of a large family
abandon your religion
25
What kind of tree did the Buddha find enlightenment under?
Bodhi
Ginko
Palm
Oak
26
Mohenjodaro and Harappa were located in the ______.
Western Ghots
Indus River Valley
Deccan Plateau
Ganges River Valley
27
A monsoon is a storm that bring heavy rains to India and can be very destructive.
True
False
28
Siddharta was a ______ before becoming the Buddha.
Artisan
King
Peasant
Prince
29
Which Buddhist value is reflected by becoming a vegetarian?
to tolerate all religions
awareness that everything changes
to live a life of honesty, without gossiping
respect for all living things
30
The festival of Divali, which begins the Hindu New Year celebrates____.
the victory of good over evil
the food from a good harvest
the changing of seasons
the long life of wise elders.
31
The holiday of Divali is to celebrate the return of spring.
False
True
32
What beliefs do Hinduism and Buddhism share?
bathing rituals
caste system
worship many gods
reincarnation
