Chapter 3 Sections 1, 2, 3

The Indian caste system did not provide social order.

Chandragupta Maurya had a well-organized ____ government.

Which of the following acts did Indian wives commit to atone for their husbands’ sins?

Rajahs were elected by the tribe’s council of elders because they were the best tribal warrior.

The Eastern and Western Ghats are

Both Hindus and Buddhists relied on a caste system for social order.

The collection of Aryan chants, hymns, and ritual instructions is called the

In Buddhism, union with the universe and release from the cycle of reincarnation is called

The collection of the Buddha’s teachings is called the Tripitaka or Three Baskets of Wisdom.

Early Indus civilization had a well-organized government because they had indoor plumbing.

Chandragupta Maurya was thought to be paranoid and was protected by a ____ security force.

India is a

Historical records indicate communication between the Indus and other civilizations ceased around 1800 B. C.

Which of the following deities possessed Shakti, and was portrayed as a man, woman or androgynous?

There are two religious teachings Buddhists follow. They are the

Monsoons are seasonal

All of a person’s actions that affect their fate in the next life is called

Buddha’s birth name was Siddhartha Gautama; he was often referred to as the Enlightened One.”

The agricultural area in Indus River civilization was the

For Hindus, the ultimate goal of existence is

Another name for the untouchables outside the Hindu caste system is

For Buddhists, the ultimate goal of existence is

Acculturation is the blending of two or more families.

The Aryan epic narrative that told the story of the Pandavas brothers was the

The highest Indian caste is the

It was quite easy for early Indians to facilitate transfers between castes.

Which of the following animals was venerated in the Indus civilization?

The chief Aryan deity and god of war was

If the monsoons were late, famine may occur.

Several generations of families living together is called a