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The fact that Mohenjodaro was divided into blocks by streets shows...
it had a secret underground railroad
it was a carefully planned city
many people were wealthy
it was like many other cities at the time
2
The Indus River Valley is important because it is where...
many people make a pilgrimage to each year
many of the world's dinosaur fossils have been found
the world's longest bridge was constructed
Harappan civilization (including Mohenjodaro) devloped
3
During the Gupta Empire...
sacred temples were destroyed
laws were improved
Hindu legends were written down
complex rituals were abandoned
4
India is known as a subcontinent because of its large land mass and population. Which continent is India located on?
Europe
Pakistan
Africa
Asia
5
Why do we consider the Gupta Empire to be a golden age?
It was a time when gold was discovered in the Indus Valley.
It was a time when war was common throughout India.
It was a time of great achievements in the arts, math, and science.
It was a time of great poverty when most people were poor.
6
The earliest groups of people in India settled...
in the mountains
beside the rivers
on the plateau
near the desert
7
Which feature of Mohenjodaro suggests that there were enemies who might attack it?
the streets of the lower city laid out in a grid
the high walls that surrounded it
the two-story homes of wealthy people
the Great Bath where people bathed
8
According to Buddhist teachings, the basic truths for living were first discovered...
in a chest filled with jewels
by a wandering priest
under the Bodhi tree
in the messages carved in stone
9
Both Hindus and Buddhists believe in...
many gods
reincarnation
ritual bathing
making pilgrimages
10
Why did the Buddha decide to follow a “middle way”?
Neither life on Earth nor life after death seemed important.
Neither struggle nor acceptance summed up all of life.
Neither a life of luxury nor being an ascetic led to nirvana.
The 4 Noble Truths & the Eightfold Path must work together.
11
What is Siddhartha Gautama most known for?
he was the prince who became the Buddha
he was the enemy who defeated Buddha
he was the king who spread Buddhist teachings
he was the priest who taught about Buddha
12
What was the Maurya family known for?
improving the lives of the poor
unifying India
imposing Buddhism
building famous temples
13
What part of India has the most fertile farmland?
Himalaya mountains
the plains along the Ganges
the Hindu Kush
the Deccan Plateau
14
The well-built roads of the Gupta Empire...
encouraged long-distance trade
were dangerous to travel
improved the education system
fostered large herds of sheep
15
The Vedic religion is named for the Vedas, which are
the three most important deities.
the temples where rituals were performed.
a group of people from Europe.
a collection of sacred texts.
16
What country does the lower Indus river flow through?
Tibet
Iran
Nepal
Pakistan
17
What is the name of the Indian leader who carved edicts into pillars and walls?
Siddhartha
Vishnu
Buddha
Ashoka
18
Which of these finds by an archaeologist would be evidence of a golden age?
fine sculptures
metal weapons
walled cities
animal skeletons
19
Buddhists believe following the Eightfold Path leads to...?
dharma
samsara
nirvana
karma
20
What is the name of the seasonal weather change that brings heavy rain?
Monsoon
Tornado
Drought
Earthquake
21
Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?
converting everybody
completing a big pilgrimage
reaching enlightenment
making elaborate sacrifices
22
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.
traded with people from far away.
started a new kind of mathematics.
23
Why did Untouchables live in separate communities?
They wanted to stay pure.
They shared all their goods.
They had to eat a special diet.
They did work others considered lowly
24
How was the Gupta Empire different from the Mauryan empire?
it was goverened with harsh laws
it gave local areas a lot of independence
It got rid of the caste system
it was made up of five kingdoms
25
Which feature of modern arithmetic came from Ancient India by way of the Arabs?
addition
zero
subtraction
counting
26
How has the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefited India?
roads for trade routes
consistent water supply
protection from enemies
prevention of earthquakes
27
Which feature of Mohenjodaro was quite different from other settlements at the time?
sewer system
brick homes
high wall
dirt roads
28
"Buddha" means...
ruthless conqueror
everlasting
awakened
all-powerful
29
India had rigid social categories that determined a person’s occupation and status known as...
monarchy
democracy
oligarchy
the caste system
30
What is the main water source of India's rivers?
melting ice in the mountains
hot springs
the ocean
large lakes
