books that contain Aryan stories and songs

Which is NOT true about the caste system?

The system is still supported by the Indian government.

Which of these events happened earliest in Indian history?

Harappans thrived & spread through the Indus River Valley.

How does the belief in reincarnation affect Hindus' daily lives?

it makes them want to be better people

Which is NOT a way most people on the Indo-Ganges Plain farm?

Crops grown on the plain are mainly cotton & peanuts.

Which is true about Siddartha Gautama?

He taught the people ways to be at peace.

Why do historians think that Aryan beliefs influenced Hinduism?

The founder of Hinduism lived at the same time as Aryans.

How did Zoroastrianism come to the people of India?

It was brought to India by the Persians.

Which was NOT a step in the formation of the South Asian subcontinent?

An earthquake caused great damage and many deaths.

Which of these is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

Suffering is part of life for only wealthy people & priests.

Which is NOT a main belief of Hinduism?

Shiva keeps the order of the universe.

How did the Mauryan Empire change Indian civilization?

The government controlled many aspects of life.

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Ancient India

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This test covers the information in Ch. 5 of Scott Foresman Social Studies "The World".

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1
What are the Vedas?
the two most important cities of ancient India
the main languages spoken by the Aryan people
stone columns that marked religious sites
books that contain Aryan stories and songs
2
Which is NOT a common industry in South Asia?
farming
logging
clothing manufacturing
fishing
3
Which of the following was a Persian contribution to Indian civilization?
books
roads
maps
songs
4
Which is NOT true about the caste system?
The system is still supported by the Indian government.
People must marry within their castes.
Hindus remain in their caste for life.
Hindus in every caste have specific jobs.
5
Which of these events happened earliest in Indian history?
A natural disaster wiped out civilization in the IRV.
Armies sent by Persian kings moved into the Indus R. Valley.
Harappans thrived & spread through the Indus River Valley.
The Aryans crossed the Hindu Kush & entered the IRV.
6
How does the belief in reincarnation affect Hindus' daily lives?
it scares them into submission
it makes them want to be better people
it makes them stay in the caste system
it helps them stay calm under stress
7
Which empire was the most important in Indian history and WHY?
Gupta
Mauryan
Persian
8
Which is NOT a way most people on the Indo-Ganges Plain farm?
They don't sell much of their crops.
Crops grown on the plain are mainly cotton & peanuts.
They live on the food they grow.
They trade with small groups of people in their villages.
9
What is the Rig Veda?
a book about a ship
a clothing manufacturer
a set of Aryan songs
a tool
10
Which of these is NOT a quality recommended by the Eightfold Path?
wisdom
meditation
morality
suffering
11
Which is true about Siddartha Gautama?
He believed strongly in a person's connection to nature.
He taught the people ways to be at peace.
He was a great warrior.
He was a cruel and oppressive leader.
12
Why do historians think that Aryan beliefs influenced Hinduism?
The founder of Hinduism lived at the same time as Aryans.
Many hindu gods were pictured on Aryan potters and jewelry.
Hindus sing hymns dedicated to Aryan gods.
The ruins of Hundy shrines were found in the Aryan villages.
13
Which of these is a physical feature in South Asia?
the "Black Land"
Nile River
Mt. McKinley
Himalayas
14
How did Zoroastrianism come to the people of India?
It was taught from books called the Vedas.
It was started by an Indian prophet.
Zoroaster was reincarnated as an Indian citizen.
It was brought to India by the Persians.
15
What is the meaning of the title Buddha?
"Fasting One"
"Enlightened One"
"Suffering One"
"Important One"
16
Which was NOT a step in the formation of the South Asian subcontinent?
A small & a large plate (w/ Europe & Asia) crashed together.
An earthquake caused great damage and many deaths.
A small plate pushed up under a large one to form mountains.
A plate broke off a huge landmass and moved northward.
17
What tells Buddhists that they should follow the Eightfold path?
the Four Noble Truths
markers of Ashoka
Siddartha Gautama
meditation to Buddha
18
Which of these is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?
Suffering is part of life for only wealthy people & priests.
People suffer because they want so many things in life.
If people free themselves from wanting, they won't suffer.
People can follow the Eightfold Path to free themselves.
19
Who is allowed to participate in Hinduism?
only the highly educated
people who have become enlightened
people in every caste
only priests
20
Which is NOT a main belief of Hinduism?
People should respect nature and animals.
Shiva keeps the order of the universe.
Good and bad actions affect a person's afterlife.
Brahman is the source and final destination of everything.
21
How did the Mauryan Empire change Indian civilization?
The stories and songs of the time were written down.
Many roads were built to make trade w/ Persia easier.
People enjoyed a public bath and brick homes.
The government controlled many aspects of life.

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