Which of the following parts of India has the most fertile farmland?

the plains along the Ganges River

Hindus believed that acquiring good karma is needed to...

achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth

Why were the Untouchables excluded from other Indians?

they did work other people considered lowly

In what way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?

He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

the prince who became the Buddha

nomadic people who moved into India

Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?

Suffering is caused by desires.

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1
Which of the following parts of India has the most fertile farmland?
the plains along the Ganges River
the Himalaya Mountains
the Hindu Kush
Deccan Plateau
2
How has the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefited India?
prevention of earthquakes
roads for trade routes
consistent water supply
protection from enemies
3
Hindus believed that acquiring good karma is needed to...
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth
perform yoga regularly
maintain the rigid caste system
destroy a Hindu's social status
4
What was the main achievement of the Maurya Family?
unify India
to impose Buddhism
to build famous temples
to improve the lives of peasants
5
The Harrapan civilization, which included Mohenjodaro, developed in the ...?
Western Ghats
Indus River Valley
Deccan Plateau
Ganges River Valley
6
Why were the Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
they did work other people considered lowly
they wanted to stay pure
they shared all their goods
they had to eat a special diet
7
In what way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He made speeches in many places around the empire.
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.
He had peasants taught how to read and write.
He required conquered people to convert.
8
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are...?
a group of people from Europe
the three most important deities
the temples where rituals were performed
a collection of sacred texts
9
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
the prince who became the Buddha
the leader who organized the Buddha's followers
the enemy who was defeated by the Buddha
the priest who taught about the Buddha
10
Which of the following was a charactertistic of Gupta rule?
lasting prosperity
unstable government
extreme poverty
constant warfare
11
Where were the earliest known settlements in India?
near the desert
in the mountains
beside the river
on the plateau
12
The images of Gupta kings on coins show that the empire had people who were skilled in?
writing literature
building roads
working with metal
making paintins
13
Which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka reflect when he gave up hunting and became a vegetarian?
toleration of other religions
awareness that everything changes
respect for all living things
honesty in words and actions
14
Which achievement of the Gupta Empire most encouraged long-distance trade?
astronomy
large monasteries
large schools
well-built roads
15
Who were the Aryans?
the highest caste in Indian society
the original tribes of southern India
a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
nomadic people who moved into India
16
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Only death can end cravings.
Joy is achieved by praying.
Suffering is caused by desires.
Study leads to wisdom.
17
Because of its large size and its position in relation to large masses of land and water, India is....
an ecosystem
a plateau
an isthmus
a subcontinent
18
What did the Buddha discover under the Bodhi tree?
the entrance to a deep cave
a chest filled with jewels
a wise man who guided him
basic truths for living

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