What probably caused the end of the Harappan civilization?

earthquakes and lack of rainfall

Which of the following is an achievement of Indian astronomers?

They accurately calculated the length of the solar year

Which statement best summarizes the importance of the Gupta Empire?

The Gupta Empire brought 200 years of peace and prosperity

Why are monsoons important to the subcontinent's development?

They bring heavy rainfall in the summer, providing water

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Chapter 6 Ancient India

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1
How far south did the Aryans migrate?
to the Deccan Plateau
to the Hindu Kush
to the Bay of Bengal
to Harappa
2
Which religion grew out of the Aryan beliefs and practices?
Buddhism
Sanskrit
Hinduism
Vishmu
3
Asoka was emperor during which period?
Harappan civilization
Vedic civilization
Maurya Empire
Gupta Empire
4
About how long did the Harappan civilization last?
about 1,000 years
about 800 years
about 400 years
about 600 years
5
What probably caused the end of the Harappan civilization?
a civil war
an invading army
earthquakes and lack of rainfall
monsoon winds and rains
6
Which Indian civilization developed some of the world's first planned cities?
Guptan
Harappan
Aryan
Mauryan
7
Which religion has the most followers in India today?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
8
Where did most Aryans settle?
in Sri Lanka
near bodies of water
near the Deccan Plateau
in the mountains
9
What formed as the subcontinent of South Asia collided with Asia?
the Deccan Plateau
the Indus River
the Himalaya
The Hindu Kush ranges
10
Which of the following is an achievement of Indian astronomers?
They practiced inoculation
They developed the number symbols we use today
They accurately calculated the length of the solar year
They translated the Ramayana into Sanskrit
11
The teachings of Siddhartha Gautama are found in which of the following?
the Four Noble Truths
the Bhagavad Gita
the Vedas
the Ramayana
12
Which statement best summarizes the importance of the Gupta Empire?
Scribes wrote down spoken stories from the past
The Gupta Empire brought 200 years of peace and prosperity
Indian artists made statues of Hindu deities
Defeated kings gave the Guptas obedience and tribute
13
Why are monsoons important to the subcontinent's development?
The dry winds keep the land from being used for agriculture
They bring heavy rainfall in the summer, providing water
They protect the Indus River Valley from the cold of the mt
The rainfall is light and not reliable for farming
14
Siddhartha Gautama lived during the time of which civilization or empire?
Maurya Empire
Harappan civilization
Vedic civilization
Gupta Empire
15
From which direction did the Aryans come?
east
west
north
south
16
Which ruler encouraged the spread of Buddhism?
Asoka
Chandra Gupta II
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandra Gupta I

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