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Ancient India unit review
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2 of the oldest known Indian Civilizations, Harappa & Mohenjo-Dara, were built along this river
Krishna
Ganges
Indus
Niger
2
_____ refers to religious & moral duty. Adherence allows movement up to next caste at next life
Dharma
Samsara
Karma
Brahmanism
3
What is Dharma?
The main river in India
responsibilities and duties
A Hindu god
lasting effects of bad deeds
4
Buddhism teaches the 4 noble __ that state: In life there is __ that's caused by wrong motives
truths, suffering
truths, sin
facts, pain
promises, suffering
5
What yearly weather event did the people of Ancient India rely upon for most of their water?
The Hurricanes
The Tornadoes
The Monsoons
The Typhoons
6
The 3 seasons of India are Winter, Summer, and ___________, a word that means shifting _______
monsoon, rain
rain, monsoon
rain, winds
monsoon, winds
7
A person at the bottom of the caste system is referred to as a _____.
plebian
undesirable
lower class
untouchable
8
One key difference in the social class structureof India from other civilizations was what?
it was not possible to move between classes
most people were in the upper classes
farmers were in the highest class
It was easy for a low class person to join the upper class
9
Who was at the bottom of the Caste System?
Brahmins
Vaishyas
Kshatriyas
Sudras
10
The writing system of the Aryan people used to write the sacred Hindu texts is called what?
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Sanskrit
Hebrew
11
What group of people are the rulers and warriors in the Caste System?
Sudras
Vaishyas
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
12
An early Indian contribution to civilization was the introducing the concept of what number?
10
5
100
0
13
What are two similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Have multiple gods and rely on meditation
Final state based on social class and importance of yoga
Started in India and teach nonviolence towards all lifeforms
Belief in cycle of rebirth and a final state of peace
14
Who was at the top of the Caste System?
Kshatriyas
Brahmins
Sudras
Vaishyas
15
Buddhism teaches that human suffering is caused by people having what?
Problems
Needs
Wants or Desires
Conflicts
16
What aspect of Buddhism made it popular and ableto spread out of India and into other places?
It welcomed all people regardless of social class
It was easy to follow the teachings and reach enlightenment
It had free food and drink at the temples every day
You could get rich following the teachings
17
What is one difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Hindus use Vedas while Buddhists use Buddha's teachings
Hindus believe in rebirth but Buddhists do not
Hinduism has no founder while Buddhism was founded by Buddha
Any can get nirvana but Hindu say only Brahmins reach heaven
18
What popular form of exercise was practiced in ancient India?
Yoga
Roller blading
Cricket
Tai Chi
19
What was a major innovation of cities in theIndus civilization that was not found elsewhere?
Using picture stamps as a type of signature
Having a public building in the city center
Indoor bathrooms and a sewage system
Use of sun-dried bricks for construction
20
The earliest civilizations were always built near what major geographical feature?
River Valleys
Sea Coasts
Mountains
Grassy Plains
21
What is a guru?
an untouchable
a prophet
a spiritual teacher
a priest
22
The purpose of the caste system was to:
give people something to believe in
give money to the rich and none to the poor
separate people into categories of society
realize that all of life involves suffering
23
What is important about the Himalayas?
All 3 are correct.
They are the tallest in the world.
They serve as a source of protection.
They are a geographic boundary.
24
While HIndus and Buddhists share several concepts within their religion, only Hindus are _____
varied
monotheistic
godly
polytheistic
25
The 3 most important gods of the Hindu faith are Brahma, _____, and ______.
Vishnu, Shiva
Dharma, Vishnu
Shiva, Karma
Karma, Dharma
26
A collection of poems, hymns, myths, & rituals written by Aryan priests were known as the:
Vedas
Varnas
epics
Torah
27
Siddhartha Gautama founded the religion of Buddhism and became called what?
The Prophet
The Leader
The Teacher
The Buddha
28
In Hinduism, the cycle of death and rebirth needed to reach the afterlife is known as what?
revelation
rejuvenation
restoration
reincarnation
29
The Ganges is considered Holy because bathing in it provides what?
washing of sins
Baptism of spirit
Indulgence
Nirvana
30
In Buddhism, the goal is to reach a state of happiness and peace free of suffering called what?
Heaven
Paradise
Nineveh
Nirvana
31
How did the Ancient India's citizens make most of their money?
trade with surrounding countries
They found gold.
growing crops
taking it from other nations
32
What do we call the practice of sitting quietly and clearing the mind of thought.
worship
prayer
meditation
sanskrit
33
By living right in current caste Hindus believe they may move up to next caste through _______
rebirth
restoration
nirvana
reincarnation
34
Major contributions of the Indian civilization include:
monotheism, proverbs, and psalms
the number zero, dentistry, and the idea of infinity
embalming, fractions, and paper
the wheel, astronomy, and the sailboat
35
What group in ancient India were outside the social class structure & did jobs others wouldn't?
Jitas
Untouchables
Sudras
Dirty Ones
36
Civilizations in Ancient India were built around which two rivers?
Saraswati and Brahmaputra
Ibis and Gorilla
Tigris and Euphrates
Indus and Ganges
