Which feature of cities along the Indus River was unique compared to other early river valley civilizations?

a system of drainage that allowed for indoor plumbing

Which contribution to medicine was made by doctors in ancient India?

surgeries for specific conditions

How did Chandragupta Maurya's taxes improve trade?

Tax funds paid for roads and harbors

Which of the following would be allowed by the caste system in ancient India?

Devi, daughter of servant, could marry Jagmeet, son of unskilled laborer

Why did the teachings of Buddha appeal to the lower classes of society in India?

He placed a high value on equality among all people

How did Asoka contribute to the spread of Buddhism from India to other parts of Asia?

He sent out religious missionaries.

Which statement describes one way the Aryan migration contributed to India's culture?

The Aryans developed the Sanskrit language in India

Which values are associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?

practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires

Which statement describes a relationship between the Hindu belief in karma & the caste system?

A person who acts morally will rise to a higher caste in the next life

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1
Which feature of cities along the Indus River was unique compared to other early river valley civilizations?
construction of flood control systems
a system of drainage that allowed for indoor plumbing
a system of writing that allowed for record-keeping
construction of larger public buildings
2
Which contribution to medicine was made by doctors in ancient India?
preservation of dead bodies
surgeries for specific conditions
medical examinations after death
setting of broken bones
3
How did Chandragupta Maurya's taxes improve trade?
Tax funds provided an army to defeat Greek military forces
Tax funds paid for a reorganization of the empire
Tax funds paid for roads and harbors
Tax funds provided men and supplies for powerful armies
4
Which of the following would be allowed by the caste system in ancient India?
Lai, the son of a merchant, could become a farmer
Devi, daughter of servant, could marry Jagmeet, son of unskilled laborer
Raj, the son of a ruler, could marry Kali, the daughter of a craftsperson
Charvi, the daughter of a ruler, could become a ruler
5
Which of the following contributions to math came from ancient Indian civilization?
concept of zero as a number
principle of three dimensions
numerical value of pi
base-ten system of addition
6
Why did the teachings of Buddha appeal to the lower classes of society in India?
He supported a revolution to overthrow the ruling class
He promised to help the lower classes to become rich
He placed a high value on equality among all people
He believed that only the poor could experience nirvana
7
How did Asoka contribute to the spread of Buddhism from India to other parts of Asia?
He wiped out competing religions.
He sent out religious missionaries.
He forced people to change religions.
He paid people to change religions.
8
Which of the following is NOT a core belief of Hinduism?
All life is sacred.
People created their own destiny
All people are created equal.
There is one supreme being.
9
Which statement describes one way the Aryan migration contributed to India's culture?
The Aryans ended the caste system in India
The Aryans built organized cities in India
The Aryans developed the Sanskrit language in India
The Aryans spread the Buddhist religion in India
10
Which values are associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
self-determination and democracy
maintaining caste system & providing education for all people
practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
competition and financial success
11
What is the highest social class of the caste system of ancient India?
Kshatriyas
Sudras
Vaishyas
Brahmins
12
Which statement describes a relationship between the Hindu belief in karma & the caste system?
A person born to a higher caste who does bad things will be forgiven
A person who acts morally will rise to a higher caste in the next life
A person born to a lower caste is unable to rise to another caste
A person who acts morally will escape their caste in this life

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