Compare the Aryan system ofgovernment to the Harappan system. In what way did they differ?

The Aryan system was basedmostly on family connections.

What can you infer about Indian people based on the following statement?

Many of them began to favor Buddhism

Why did Siddhartha Gautama leave home at age 30?

to find answers to his questions about human life

Which of the following concerns was of greatest importance to Siddhartha Gautama?

finding ways to eliminate human suffering

Which of the following events happened last?

Siddhartha Gautama gained insight into human suffering

What can you infer about the people of ancient India from the following statement?

Religion was very importantto them.

Which of the following would Jains consider the most worth goal in life?

to never injure or kill another living thing

What inference can you make about the people of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro from the following?

They were intelligent and talented

Which of the following best supports this: Aryans believed the most important thing was warfare

Aryans fought each other nearly as often as outsiders

Based on the statement below: Which of the followingresponses is most logical?

The Guptas’ highestpriority was preserving their power.

Which of the following might a Hindu do to achieve reuniting the soul w/ the universal spirit?

practice seeing through the illusion of the world

Which of the following best describes the difference between Theraveda and Mahayana Buddhism?

Theraveda follows Buddha's teachings exactly

Which of the following led to the development of Hinduism?

Central Asians brought their religious ideas to India

In Aryan Society, which of the following was of highest importance in regards to caste system?

adhering to the strict rules of the caste system

With which of the following statements would the Buddha likely disagree?

Contentment springs from gaining what one wants

Which supports the idea that the Guptas supported religious beliefs other than theirown?

The Guptas built manyBuddhist temples.

Which of the following actions best illustrates the belief shown below?

A woman keeps some of her dresses but gives some away

What caused many people from lower social classes to support the Buddha's teachings?

The Buddha opposed the caste system

Which of the following best describes relationship btw. the Vedas, and Vedic texts?

Vedic texts were collection of thoughts about the Vedas

India’smonsoons are seasonal. What does this reveal about the monsoons?

The monsoons occur in a regular pattern.

Which of the following best describes what might have happened if Indians had not created zero?

Someone else would haveprobably created the zero.

Which of the following best describes how Hindu temples changed over time?

The temples became morecomplex and ornate.

What might have happened if Buddha's followers did not review his teachings after his death?

Buddhism would probably not have spread to other lands

Which of the following events took place last?

India divided into smaller states

What was the likely effect of ancient Indian doctors writing their knowledge down in textbooks?

Other people would be ableto learn how to help sick people.

Compare the Sudras to Kshatriyas: Which best describes how they were different?

Sudras were servants, Kshatriyas were warriors

Which statement best describes how Gupta priorities changed during the time period described?

The Guptas had to focus on military defense instead of art

Which of the following best explains why the Aryans abandoned their nomadic lifestyle?

They began to farm so they stayed in one place

Over time, the Indus RiverValley became ideal for farming. Which event took place first?

Heavy snows fell in the HImalayas

Which is true of the following: The ancient Indians can boast of few significant achievements

It is false, because therewere many significant achievements

Which ofthe following might have happened if Indian farmers did notlearn how to irrigate fields

Villages would not havegrown along the rivers.

Which of the following was one effect of Asoka Maurya becoming a Buddhist?

He swore to not fight anymore wars

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1
Compare the Aryan system ofgovernment to the Harappan system. In what way did they differ?
The Aryan system was led byscholars who could write.
The Aryan system was basedon a strong central government.
The Aryan system did notallow leaders or kings.
The Aryan system was basedmostly on family connections.
2
The highest class in Aryan society was
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaisyas
Sudras
3
What can you infer about Indian people based on the following statement?
Many of them began to dislike religions
Many of them began to favor Buddhism
Many of them believed in both religions
Many of them worked to spread Hinduism
4
Which military leader founded the Maurya Empire?
Asoka Maurya
Candra Maurya II
Candragupta Maurya
Candra Maurya I
5
Because oftheir interest in astronomy, the ancient Indians were able to
protect people againstdisease.
predict eclipses of thesun.
create stronger metals.
identify a variety ofminerals.
6
Why did Siddhartha Gautama leave home at age 30?
to find answers to his questions about human life
to spread his new religious ideas to other poeple
to establish a religion that was better than Hinduism
to help those who felt pain and suffering in life
7
Which of the following concerns was of greatest importance to Siddhartha Gautama?
finding ways to eliminate human suffering
encouraging followers to give away their money
helping people worship God on a daily basis
meditating under a tree to gain more wisdom
8
The most famous Buddhist cave temple is located at
Kalidasa
Stupa
Dehli
Ajanta
9
Which of the following events happened last?
Siddhartha Guatama became disenchanted with life
Siddhartha Guatama wandered through forests for years
Siddhartha Guatama meditated underneath a tree
Siddhartha Gautama gained insight into human suffering
10
What can you infer about the people of ancient India from the following statement?
They valued art more thananything else.
Religion was very importantto them.
Creating art was part oftheir religions.
They spent most of theirtime in temples.
11
Which of the following would Jains consider the most worth goal in life?
to merge one's soul with the universal spirit
to always worship Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva
to provide help and support to all creatures
to never injure or kill another living thing
12
What inference can you make about the people of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro from the following?
They had difficulty completing tasks
They wanted the cities to be identical
They were intelligent and talented
They knew how to deal with the monsoon
13
Which of the following best supports this: Aryans believed the most important thing was warfare
Sometimes rajas joined forces to fight a common enemy
The Aryans were mainly nomadic sheep and cattle herders
Aryans fought each other nearly as often as outsiders
Some Aryan writings describe the Aryan invasion of India
14
Based on the statement below: Which of the followingresponses is most logical?
The Guptas’ highestpriority was spreading the Hindu religion
The Guptas’ highestpriority was changing the roles of women.
The Guptas’ highestpriority was preserving their power.
The Guptas’ highestpriority was restoring personal freedoms.
15
In what way were Asoka Maurya and Siddhartha Gautama similar?
Both men supported the caste system
Both men were against violence
Both men were leaders of empires
Both men were raised in poverty
16
Which of the following might a Hindu do to achieve reuniting the soul w/ the universal spirit?
enter in the process of rebirth and reincarnation
learn how to have compassion for lower castes
practice seeing through the illusion of the world
recognize that the atman contains one's personality
17
In which language didAryans write their poems and hymns?
Sanskrit
Vedic
Indian
Harappan
18
Which of the following best describes the difference between Theraveda and Mahayana Buddhism?
Theraveda follows Buddha's teachings exactly
Theraveda rejected the Buddha's teachings
Mayahana rejects the Buddha's teachings
Mahayana follows the Buddha's teachings exactly
19
All of the following advances by ancient Indians are still used in everyday life today except
inoculations.
metallurgy.
Hindu–Arabic numerals.
Sanskrit writing.
20
Which of the following led to the development of Hinduism?
The Hindu people from Persia took control of Aryan society
Vedic sholars gained new insights from the Upanishads
Aryan religious leaders recognized Brahmanism was flawed
Central Asians brought their religious ideas to India
21
In Aryan Society, which of the following was of highest importance in regards to caste system?
helping people from lower castes to rise up
interacting with people of different castes
moving to a higher level in the caste system
adhering to the strict rules of the caste system
22
According to Hinduism, people are reborn into new physical forms. Which form depends on one's
dharma
sutra
karma
moksha
23
With which of the following statements would the Buddha likely disagree?
Unhappiness is cause by wanting to keep what one likes
Contentment springs from gaining what one wants
Suffering comes from not having what one wants
Nirvana is achieved by overcoming ignorance and desire
24
According to Hinduism,people are reborn into new physical forms depending on their karma.
True
False
25
Which Indian piece of literature contains the passages called the Bhagavad Gita?
the Ramayana
the Mahabharata
the Panchatantra
the Siddheswara
26
Who was the first Gupta emperor?
Candragupta Maurya
Jain Gupta
Candra Gupta II
Candra Gupta I
27
Which supports the idea that the Guptas supported religious beliefs other than theirown?
The Guptas continued theHindu caste system.
The Guptas built manyBuddhist temples.
The Guptas built many Hindutemples.
The Guptas created fineworks of art.
28
Which of the following actions best illustrates the belief shown below?
A woman keeps some of her dresses but gives some away
A woman give away all her money to poor people
A man in a store buys every item he sees and wants
A ma throws away all possession in his home
29
What caused many people from lower social classes to support the Buddha's teachings?
The Buddha supported animal sacrifice
The Buddha agreed with the Brahmin rituals
The Buddha worked with Hindu priests
The Buddha opposed the caste system
30
The guiding principles at the heart of Buddhism are called
the Truths of Life
the Rules for Living
the Four Noble Truths
the Enlightented Path
31
Which of the following best describes relationship btw. the Vedas, and Vedic texts?
GThe Vedas were based on the teachings in the Vedic texts
Cedic texts contained the same sacred hymns as the Vedas
The Vedas described how Aryans should use the Vedic texts
Vedic texts were collection of thoughts about the Vedas
32
India’smonsoons are seasonal. What does this reveal about the monsoons?
The monsoons almost nevertake place.
The monsoons occur on adaily basis.
The monsoons occur in a regular pattern.
The monsoons onlyoccasionally take place
33
Hindus believe that all of their gods are part of a universal spirit called
Brahman
Vishnu
Siva
Atman
34
Which of the following best describes what might have happened if Indians had not created zero?
The Indian people would beconsidered poor mathematicians.
Someone else would haveprobably created the zero.
Arab traders would havebrought a different concept to Europe
Modern math, as we now knowit, would not exist.
35
Which of the following best describes how Hindu temples changed over time?
The temples became morebasic and simplistic.
The temples no longerincluded paintings inside.
The temples were no longermade of stone.
The temples became morecomplex and ornate.
36
What might have happened if Buddha's followers did not review his teachings after his death?
Buddhism would probably not have spread to other lands
The caste system in India probably would have ended
The Buddha's followers would have embraced another religion
Brahmin priests would have changed the teachings
37
Which of the following events took place last?
Maurayans fought for Asoka's throne
India divided into smaller states
The last Mauryan king was killed
Asoka died in 223 BC
38
Which word best describes a large landmass that is smaller than a continent?
state
subcontinent
region
country
39
What was the likely effect of ancient Indian doctors writing their knowledge down in textbooks?
The doctors could guard theknowledge they had attained.
Other doctors would be ableto find fault with the knowledge.
Doctors would be ableto cure all known illnesses in India
Other people would be ableto learn how to help sick people.
40
What happened after the Guptas took control of India?
Indians could not practice Jainism
Hinduism became more popular
Indians could not practice Buddhism
Hinduism became less popular
41
People who work to spread religious beliefs are called
artisans
followers
missionaries
monks
42
Compare the Sudras to Kshatriyas: Which best describes how they were different?
Sudras were farmers, Kshatriyas were workers
Sudras were priests, Kshatriyas were traders
Sudras were servants, Kshatriyas were warriors
The Sudras were rules, Kshatriyas were servants
43
Which statement best describes how Gupta priorities changed during the time period described?
They had to changethe caste system to allow women to fight
The Guptas had to focus on military defense instead of art
The Guptas had to end their tolerance of non-Hindu faiths
They had to establish new forms of art to offer the Huns
44
Which of the following best explains why the Aryans abandoned their nomadic lifestyle?
They came under the control of powerful rajas
They felt that staying in one place was safer
They began to write, so they no longer traveled
They began to farm so they stayed in one place
45
The mountains of northern India are called the
Khyber
Himalayas
Aryans
Rockies
46
Over time, the Indus RiverValley became ideal for farming. Which event took place first?
Himalayan snows melted
Heavy snows fell in the HImalayas
Flood waters left behind silt
The Indus River flooded
47
Which is true of the following: The ancient Indians can boast of few significant achievements
It is false, because therewere many significant achievements
It is true, because there wereno scientific advances made
It is true, because all thatwas created were religious works
Its false because ancientIndians tried their best to achieve
48
Which ofthe following might have happened if Indian farmers did notlearn how to irrigate fields
Villages would not havegrown along the rivers.
Towns would not have hadindoor plumbing.
Rajas would not haveclaimed Indian lands.
Aryans would not haveinvaded India.
49
Which of the following was one effect of Asoka Maurya becoming a Buddhist?
He swore to not fight anymore wars
He expanded the size of the empire
He conquered many Indian kingdoms
He fought against his brother for power

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