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Module 5 - Ancient India Period 1 -2022
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World History Module 5 Ancient India and the Indus River
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1
The ancient Vedic texts were passed down orally until Aryan priests wrote them down in _______.
Sanskrit
Persian
English
Hindi
2
What are samskaras?
Dresses worn for special occasions, like a wedding.
rites of passage for different stages in a person's life
People who do not belong in a particular caste.
evil spirits
3
What did early Indian astronomers believe about our solar system?
that there were only three planets
that the moon was another planet
that the planets revolved around the sun
that the earth was the center of the universe
4
Which statement accurately characterizes the purpose of the Vedic texts?
They explained the punishments for breaking laws.
They instructed doctors how to cure certain diseases.
They retold acts of heroism of early Aryan warriors.
They described the religious rituals of early Brahmanism.
5
How were Harappan and Mesopotamian civilizations similar?
They both created irrigation systems to water to their crops
They both used the same system of weights and measures.
They both spoke the same languages.
The both built pyramids in which to bury their dead.
6
Why did early Indian blacksmiths create alloys of two or more metals?
Alloys created taller buildings than the use of only one metal.
Alloys were stronger than one metal alone.
Alloys could be made into swords whereas one metal could not.
Alloys were less expensive to produce than one metal alone.
7
Why are the ancient cities Harappa and Mohenjo-daro considered part of the same civilization?
They are located close together.
They are similar in their construction.
Harappan historians wrote stories about the cities' leaders.
Harappan documents describe the settlements as sister cities
8
According to Buddha, how can people avoid the process of reincarnation?
by passing away
by living a good life
by reaching nirvana
by giving your money away
9
How are Jainism and Hinduism similar?
Many of the followers practice nonviolence
all of their followers are vegetarians
the religions were founded by the same holy men
the religions practice similar rituals
10
Which title was Siddhartha Gautama given once it was believed that he had reached enlightenment?
Sahib
Asoka
Buddha
guru
11
How were early Aryan social levels determined?
According to a person's place of birth
according a person's profession
by whether a person was rich or poor
by whether a person was a male or female
12
Aryan society was divided into four social classes, also called _________________.
varnas
atmans
gramas
rajas
13
According to Hindu belief, what determines whether people will have good or bad karma?
Their profession
Their social level
Their wealth
Their choices in life
14
Early Indian astronomers were able to identify _____________ planets of the solar system.
seven
nine
four
three
15
Hindus believe that there are three main gods that are all part of a living life force or spirit, called...
Vishnu
Shiva
Krishna
Brahman
16
How did Buddha's teachings oppose traditional Hindu beliefs?
He did not believe that nirvana was possible
He taught that all people are equal
He did not believe in reincarnation
He taught that people should lie
17
Indian religious beliefs have influenced movements when Mohandas Gandhi promoted the use of nonviolent protest.
true
false
18
Which religion spread through India during the Gupta Empire; becoming their major religion?
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
19
Indian doctors helped make the population healthier by inoculating the population.
false
true
20
Which king converted to Buddhism and built many Buddhist temples and schools throughout India?
Chandragupta
Asoka
Gandhi
Buddha
21
How were the early Aryan and Harappan civilizations similar?
They created large cities.
They settled in the Indus Valley.
They organized under the leadership of a king.
They used Sanskrit to communicate.
22
Why is India considered to be a subcontinent?
It has landforms that are not found in other parts of Asia.
It is separated from Asia by a shallow sea.
Is a large land mass separated from Asia by mountain ranges
It has fewer large rivers, unlike the rest of Asia.
23
What does Veda mean in Sanskrit
very important
Reincarnation
knowledge
Bible
24
Siddhartha Gautama was a prince and member of the warrior class. What is the name of this class?
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
sudras
Vaisyas
25
Buddha supported the caste system.
true
false
26
Which of the following is NOT one of Buddha’s Four Noble Truths?
Suffering is part of human existence.
People can reach nirvana with help by priests.
Suffering comes from the desire for material possessions.
People can overcome ignorance.
27
Which of the following was
NOT
a characteristic of the Harappan civilization?
created the first system of writing in India
cities established along the Ganges River
houses used indoor plumbing
created a system of weights and measures
28
Which advancement in mathematics is credited to Indian mathematicians?
Indian mathematicians were first to use negative numbers.
Indian mathematicians were the first to use the number zero.
Indian mathematicians invented geometry.
Indian mathematicians invented calculus.
