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History Alive! Ancient India Review
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1
Who invented the concept of zero?
The Aztecs
The Chinese
The Indians and Arabs
The Spanish
2
What is the main goal of Buddhists?
to reach enlightenment
to convert the world
to gain as much land as possible
to make elaborate sacrifices
3
For Hindus, bathing in the Ganges River is...
an act of devotion and purification
a coming of age ritual
none of the above
the best way to catch fish
4
The main achievement of the Maurya family was...
none of the above
creating a strong army
unifying India
beautiful architecture
5
Eventually, the Brahmaputra River joins another river, the...
Indus
Ganges
Mokelumne
Deccan
6
What did Ashoka use to spread Buddhist teachings?
he had scribes that taught others his teachings
all of the above
his edicts carved into pillars and walls
the speeches he gave in the town square of the empire
7
Which ocean is located south of India?
Pacific Ocean
Arabian Sea
Ganges River
Indian Ocean
8
What led to Ashoka's change in values?
meeting Buddha for the first time
he almost died
his family wanted him to change his ways
he saw the results of a very bloody battle
9
Why did King Ashoka send his son to Ceylon?
to convert that kingdom to Buddhism
to see how it was to live on his own
to convert that kingdom to Hinduism
to meditate without interruptions
10
What natural feature provided protection to the people of India?
Himalaya Mountains
Ganges River
Mount Brighton
Deccan Plateau
11
Like many ancient peoples, the first people in India most likely chose to settle near ______.
valleys
rivers
plains
mountains
12
Buddha means what?
The "Enlightened One"
The "Intelligent One"
The "Enchanted One"
The "Buddhist One"
13
What feature was so unique about Mohenjodaro?
trading
dirt roads
sewer system
high walls
14
Chandragupta Maurya used torture and spies to make people obey...
false
true
15
What is the subject of the Ramayana?
The 10 commandments
Life in ancient India
Animals
Their beliefs
16
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is similar to...
karma
castes
deities
dharma
17
The earliest known settlements of India were located
on the plateau
near the desert
in the mountains
next to the rivers
18
Which belief did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
polytheism
many lifetimes
Jesus
caste system
19
Why did King Suddhodana keep Siddhartha locked in the palace?
So he wouldn't see suffering
So he couldn't get married
So he could live a happy life
So he wouldn't become an ascetic
20
India is technically part of which continent?
Europe
Asia
Indiana
South America
21
How are the Indus and Ganges Rivers similar to the Nile River?
They begin in the same area
The flow in the same direction
They carry silt and nourishes the soil
all of the above
22
If you give up most of what you own, you may be deciding to live life as an...
deities
ascetic
acrostic
acrobat
23
What was one feature of Mohenjodaro that was different from other settlements?
It had walls.
It had roads.
It had private homes.
It had a sewer system.
24
Why is the soil so fertile near the northern tip of the Bay of Bengal?
rich minerals were deposited by flooding rivers
all of the above
because of the variety of species that live there
because of all the farming that has been done there
25
what were the main 4 social classes called?
The Caste system
The Order system
The Lyaim system
Law
26
The Deccan Plateau lies between which mountain ranges?
Sierra Nevadas
Himalayas
Eastern & Western Ghats
Hindu Kush
27
What is the Hindu view of birth, life and death called?
caste system
the eight fold path
edicts
samsara
28
Mohenjodaro homes had from 1 to 12 rooms. This suggests that
some homes housed many families
some families were larger than others
some homes had indoor bathrooms
some people were wealthier that others.
29
Parts of Mohenjodaro were raised and had walls around it. What does this probably mean?
The rich wanted to stay away from the poor people.
The city had enemies and people needed protection.
The city had religious leaders who lived apart from people.
Traders needed to live closest to the city's roads.
30
India is called
a city-state
pangaea
a subcontinent
a continent
31
"What goes around, comes around" describes ...
reincarnation
geographers
castes
karma
