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1
Jainism is a nontheistic religion and its followers are committed to values such as nonviolence and vegetarianism.
True
False
2
What was a
jati
?
A temple that was used for prayers and religious services in ancient India
A language that was spoken only by people that could afford an education
A job assigned to a person at birth based on their family’s line of work
A type of currency that was the first to be used throughout ancient India
3
What is location C on this map?
Bay of Bengal
Persian Gulf
Arabian Sea
Indian Ocean
4
Why is Ashoka considered an important figure in world history?
He was an emperor who gave up conquest, & spread of Buddhism across S. Asia
He was a metalworker who created new techniques in metallurgy
He was the 1st guru to teach about the benefits of a daily yoga routine
He was the architect that designed Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
5
What is location F on this map?
Bay of Bengal
Persian Gulf
Southern Ocean
Indian Ocean
6
What is location A on this map?
Ganges River
Euphrates River
Brahmaputra River
Indus River
7
What is location E on this map?
Andes Mountains
Gobi Desert
Thar Desert
Himalaya Mountains
8
What is location B on this map?
Hindu Kush Mountains
Gobi Desert
Thar Desert
Himalaya Mountains
9
The ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were located alongside the Ganges River in the Indo-Aryan civilization.
True
False
10
The
Ramayana
,
Mahabharata
, and
Bhagavad-Gita
are all famous examples of what type of Indian achievement?
literature
medicine
yoga
architecture
11
Why are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva important gods in Hinduism?
They represent music, the arts, and transformation.
They represent war, strength, and devotion.
They represent creation, preservation, and destruction.
They represent knowledge, wealth, and love.
12
Which of the following contains texts of Hindu scholars' explanations of the Vedas and the main ideas of Hinduism?
Guru Granth Sahib
Quran
Bible
Upanishads
13
According to Buddhist tradition, how did the Buddha reach enlightenment?
He meditated under a fig tree for several weeks.
He lived as an ascetic and fasted for long periods of time.
He invented the lantern to improve lighting at night.
He published a book about the meaning of life.
14
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Guru Nanak
Chandragupta Maurya
Mahatma Ghandi
15
What is location G on this map?
Southern Ocean
Persian Gulf
Dead Sea
Bay of Bengal
16
A Hindu follows their dharma through honesty, self-control, nonviolence, and performing their job responsibly.
True
False
17
The caste system limited people’s choices in marriage, friendship, education, and employment around India.
True
False
18
According to Hindus, the universe was created by an energy, force, or spirit that is a part of everyone called Brahman.
True
False
19
Which statement most accurately describes the living conditions of Dalits in India today?
They fled India and made their own country in S. Asia with fair laws
They can't get be educated anywhere in the country without gov. permission
Indian government banned untouchability, but there's still discrimination
News coverage has raised awareness & ended all discrimination against them
20
Why is Chandragupta Maurya considered an important figure in world history?
He invented the concept of 0 & decimal system that improved mathematics.
He performed one of the 1st surgeries that used vaccines in the treatment
He introduced the practice of meditation to the Indian subcontinent.
He united most of India & formed the 1st empire across the subcontinent
21
As a subcontinent, how did the geography of India affect civilization in ancient times?
it was at the southern tip of Asia, which resulted in freezing temperatures
it was a small area of land, which led to overcrowding in early cities
It was next to Indian O., which was the most important freshwater source
it was surrounded by nat. barriers, which separated it from other civ.
22
The Indus Valley Civilization created a government that was influenced by Hinduism.
True
False
23
Hindus believe all can escape reincarnation, while Buddhists believe that social class could determine one's escape.
False
True
24
What is the ultimate life goal for a Hindu?
Allow reincarnation to be a continuous cycle and forget about karma.
Discover the sins of ancestors and earn enough karma to help their atmans.
Behave with honesty so the atman can go to heaven after death.
Recognize that life is an illusion and reunite the atman with Brahman.
25
List the eras of ancient Indian history in chronological order.
Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire
Vedic Period, Gupta Empire, Indus Valley Civilization, Mauryan Empire
Vedic Period, Indus Valley Civilization, Gupta Empire, Mauryan Empire
Indus Valley Civilization, Mauryan Empire, Vedic Period, Gupta Empire
26
How can a Buddhist reach nirvana according to the Eightfold Path?
having an intentional perspective, honorable actions, and mindfulness
obedience of rules outlined in the Vedas & Upanishads
working hard, rising up the social hierarchy, and becoming a Brahmin
commitment to fasting, meditating, & worshiping Buddha
27
Who was the ruler of India that promoted the arts, sciences, & Hinduism while expanding the Gupta Empire's territory?
Siddhartha Gautama
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandra Gupta II
Akhenaten
28
What is location D on this map?
Brahmaputra River
Euphrates River
Indus River
Tigris River
29
Why did the Buddha leave his family and home at the age of 29?
He searched for the answers on how to end pain and suffering among people
He opened a hospital to assist the elderly and sick members of his kingdom
He led military campaigns to defend his territory from other Indian empires
He traveled around India so he could teach children and follow his passion
30
When was the golden age of India when advancements were made in art, literature, math, medicine, metallurgy, & science?
Vedic Period
Indus Valley Period
Mauryan Empire
Gupta Empire
31
What was a major achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization?
cities organized into grids & drainage systems including flush toilets
religious texts that contained beliefs & ideas of early Hinduism
uniting India under a single ruler & creating the first empire in S. Asia
the idea of varnas to divide labor among people & run an organized society
32
What similarity among India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia allowed all 3 ancient civilizations to support large populations?
They were all located around forests.
They were all located in deserts.
They were all located by mountains.
They were all located near rivers.
33
Which body of water, besides typical uses such as irrigation and trade, was also a sacred site in Hinduism?
Ganges River
Indus River
Arabian Sea
Bay of Bengal
34
How do historians know that the Indus Valley Civilization created a successful trading economy?
Chinese artifacts have been discovered in buildings at Mohenjo-Daro.
Harappan artifacts, such as trading seals, have been found in Mesopotamia
Documents were found on Indus boats with records of large shipping orders
Massive warehouses for mass production of cotton in Harappa were discovered
35
Why were many ancient Indians motivated to complete the duties of their
varnas
?
They would not be drafted into the army and forced to leave their families
They would receive retirement funds from the Indian government
They would achieve a high level of enlightenment in their daily meditation
They would increase their chances of escaping reincarnation
36
Why do historians have many questions about the history of the Indus Valley Civilization?
The writing system cannot be translated today.
The people were nomads and lived in several places.
The monsoons destroyed all of their cities and artifacts.
The trading seals contain several pieces to a treasure map.
37
What role did monsoons play in the lives of the ancient Indians?
they brought heavy rainfall for farming, but could lead to flooding
they led to tornadoes, which caused injury & destruction
they brought freezing wind chills, so farmers had to avoid farming
they brought warm air, which increased temps and improved Indian health
38
What is the meaning of the name “Buddha?”
Enlightened One
Caring One
Forgiving One
Chosen One
39
Which group from ancient India is responsible for developing the
varnas
that would later evolve into the caste system?
Indo-Aryan Civilization
Mauryan Empire
Gupta Empire
Indus Valley Civilization
40
Buddhists who follow the Middle Way find a balance between which two lifestyles?
risk & safety
anxiety & calm
poverty & wealth
generosity & selfishness
41
What religion uses ideas of Hinduism and Islam, while also encouraging meditation, honesty, and treating others equally?
Jainism
Sikhism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
42
Who is the popular Hindu god of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles that also has the head of an elephant?
Ganesha
Kartikeya
Lakshmi
Parvati
43
Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?
people can end suffering entirely through praying to the Buddha
suffering can be avoided by letting go of cravings
All people suffer
suffering is caused by cravings
44
What jobs were Dalits expected to do within India’s social hierarchy?
selling/making goods and employing others on their land
collecting garbage, sweeping streets, and disposing of dead animals
working as servants in wealthy households and out in the fields
fighting in the army and filling different positions in the government
45
Which of the following are the
varnas
in India’s social hierarchy?
Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaisya, Sudra
Dharma, Karma, Samsara, Moksha
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism
Durga, Krishna, Saraswati, Surya
46
Which of the following images shows an example of Sanskrit?
C
D
A
B
