Which is NOT true about the Aryan people?

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

What statement is TRUE about the Harappan Civilizations?

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

What is NOT true about the Harappan Civilizations?

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

Which statemen is NOT true about Hinduism?

Hinduism is a monotheistic religion.

What led to the declien of the Harappan Civilizations?

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

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

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

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 statement is NOT true about Buddhism?

Buddhism strictly follows the Indian Caste System

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

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