Ancient India Review

15.      When the Aryans invaded the River Valley, they brought along with them which writing system?

1.      Who was the class that was not included in the social order-this group was lower than the lowest caste?

3.     In Hinduism, what is the universal spirit, or creator, called?

5.     The idea of passing through many lives to be united with Brahman

18.      Which of the following is true of the caste system?

12.      How are the floods of the Indus River Valley similar to the floods in Mesopotamia and Egypt?

1.      How were the religious beliefs of the Mesopotamians, Egyptians and Hindus similar?

1.      Which group was in search of Nirvana, or the perfect state of peace?

20.      Under which empire did Ancient India become reunified and prosperous? The Golden Age!!

9.      What acts as a natural defense which protects India from invaders from the north?

11.      What is the large body of religious texts said to be the oldest scriptures of Hinduism?

1.      A strong seasonal wind that brings heavy rainfall to India every summer is called a _______.

4.      The divine law that requires people to perform the duties of their caste

1.      Which Indus river valley civilization religion, besides Buddhism,  also believes in karma and reincarnation?

13.      The highest social group in India that enjoyed the highest level of the caste system?

16.      Who was the founder of Buddhism?

19.      What was the system that a person was born into and could not change (social class system)?

6.      India is a large area of land that is separated from the continent of Asia. What is this called?

10.     Which two rivers are the most important in India?

8.      The good or bad actions a person builds up based on whether that person lives a good or bad life.