Indus Valley Civilization

an ancient group of people who lived near the Indus River

a young prince named Siddhartha

a religion based on the teachings of the Buddha

a seasonal wind pattern that causes wet and dry seasons

Which fact shows that Mohenjodaro was carefully planned?

Nine streets divided the lower city into blocks

a way of life that helps people live happily; described as duty

a fortified structure, that is built to protect a city during war

collection of sacred texts, including verses, hymns, prayers, and teachings

an ancient city whose name means “place or hill of the dead"

an elevated area of land that is flatter than a mountain

a person who gives up wants like possessions, fine clothes, money, shelter

Why were the Untouchables excluded from other Indians?

They did work other considered lowly

8 teachings that would help one end suffering and find enlightenment

the belief that every action has consequences

Social Classes including Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras

most important language of ancient India

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Much of the water in the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra rivers comes from
Melting ice in the mountains
Natural springs in the desert
Rain-fed streams in the plateau
Large lakes in the northern plain
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Hinduism
the belief that every action has consequences
the main religion of India; everything is part of a spirit called Brahman
being born again
Social Classes including Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras
3
Four Nobel Truths
a young prince named Siddhartha
a religion based on the teachings of the Buddha
truths that the Buddha discovered under the Bodhi tree
a person who gives up wants like possessions, fine clothes, money, shelter
4
Indus Valley Civilization
an ancient group of people who lived near the Indus River
an elevated area of land that is flatter than a mountain
an ancient city whose name means “place or hill of the dead"
a seasonal wind pattern that causes wet and dry seasons
5
Chess was invented in Ancient India
False
True
6
Buddha
a young prince named Siddhartha
8 teachings that would help one end suffering and find enlightenment
a person who gives up wants like possessions, fine clothes, money, shelter
truths that the Buddha discovered under the Bodhi tree
7
Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
Ritual bathing
Making pilgrimages
Many gods
Reincarnation
8
The name “Buddha” meant one who was…
All-powerful
Sorrowful
Everlasting
Enlightened
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Buddhism
truths that the Buddha discovered under the Bodhi tree
a religion based on the teachings of the Buddha
A young prince named Siddhartha
8 teachings that would help one end suffering and find enlightenment
10
Monsoon
an ancient city whose name means “place or hill of the dead"
a fortified structure, that is built to protect a city during war
an ancient group of people who lived near the Indus River
a seasonal wind pattern that causes wet and dry seasons
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Which fact shows that Mohenjodaro was carefully planned?
The workshops were made of mud bricks
Wheeled carts were pulled by animals
Nine streets divided the lower city into blocks
Some of the houses were larger than others
12
Dharma
being born again
collection of sacred texts, including verses, hymns, prayers, and teachings
a way of life that helps people live happily; described as duty
the belief that every action has consequences
13
Citadel
an ancient group of people who lived near the Indus River
an elevated area of land that is flatter than a mountain
a fortified structure, that is built to protect a city during war
a seasonal wind pattern that causes wet and dry seasons
14
What troubled the Buddha on his first few trips out into the world?
Inequality of wealth
Prejudice against lower castes
Cruelty, evil, and lack of caring
Aging, sickness, and death
15
Where were the earliest known settlements in India?
On the plateau
In the mountains
Near the desert
Beside the rivers
16
Which feature of Mohenjodaro was quite different from other settlements of that time?
High wall
Brick roads
Dirt roads
Sewer system
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The Vedas
most important language of ancient India
a way of life that helps people live happily; described as duty
collection of sacred texts, including verses, hymns, prayers, and teachings
the main religion of India; everything is part of a spirit called Brahman
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The discovery of a scale, stone weights, and a marked rod suggests that the people of Mohenjodaro…
Had uniform ways to measure
Knew how to make tools of iron
Started a new kind of mathematics
Trades with people from far away
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Reincarnation
a way of life that helps people live happily; described as duty
the belief that every action has consequences
being born again
collection of sacred texts, includes verses, hymns, prayers, and teachings
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Mohenjodaro
an elevated area of land that is flatter than a mountain
a seasonal wind pattern that causes wet and dry seasons
an ancient city whose name means “place or hill of the dead"
an ancient group of people who lived near the Indus River
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A traveler in the Thar Desert would be likely to see many...
Small farms
Elephants
Sand dunes
Walled cities
22
Plateau
an elevated area of land that is flatter than a mountain
an ancient group of people who lived near the Indus River
a fortified structure, that is built to protect a city during war
a seasonal wind pattern that causes wet and dry seasons
23
Ascetic
a young prince named Siddhartha
8 teachings that would help one end suffering and find enlightenment
a person who gives up wants like possessions, fine clothes, money, shelter
truths that the Buddha discovered under the Bodhi tree
24
Why were the Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
They did work other considered lowly
They had to eat a special diet
They shared all their goods
They wanted to stay pure
25
How has the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefited India?
Consistent water supply
Roads for trade routes
Prevention of earthquakes
Protection from enemies
26
Eightfold Path
8 teachings that would help one end suffering and find enlightenment
a person who gives up wants like possessions, fine clothes, money, shelter
a young prince named Siddhartha
truths that the Buddha discovered under the Bodhi tree
27
Karma
most important language of ancient India
the belief that every action has consequences
collection of sacred texts, includes verses, hymns, prayers, and teachings
the main religion of India; everything is part of a spirit called Brahman
28
Why had the Buddha not learned about suffering as a child?
The gods granted him special favors
He was not interested in other
He understood that pain is not real
His father protected him
29
Varnas
the belief that every action has consequences
Social Classes including Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras
the main religion of India; everything is part of a spirit called Brahman
most important language of ancient India
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Sanskrit
the belief that every action has consequences
Social Classes including Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras
most important language of ancient India
a way of life that helps people live happily; described as duty
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The Harappan civilization, which included ancient Mohenjodaro, developed in the…
Western Ghats
Ganges River valley
Indus River valley
Deccan Plateau
32
Which of the following parts of India has the most fertile farmland?
The Ganges River Plains
The Deccan Plateau
The Himalaya Mountains
The Hindu Kush Mountains
33
Hindus believe that getting good karma is necessary to gain freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
True
False
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How did modern scholars learn that Mohenjodaro had ever existed?
Historians read ancient scrolls
Archaeologists found its ruins
Astronauts saw it from space
Geographers studied old maps

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