How did the Aryans structure their society?

There was a social hierarchy based on occupation.

A collection of hymns, chants, and ritual instructions.

What was the earliest South Asian civilization in modern day Pakistan?

The Indus River Valley Civilization.

What are the major zones that the Indian subcontinent is divided into?

The Gangetic Plain, the Decan Plateau, and the Coastal Plain

Which statement best describes Buddhism in India?

It was founded there, but declined over time

What was one cultural achievement of the Gupta era?

The invention of the modern numeral system

By late Gupta times, women

Had few rights and lived very restricted lives

What was one of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

The cause of suffering is non virtue

The reign of Asoka is known for what?

His support for Buddhist values

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1
How did the Aryans structure their society?
They used the caste system.
There was a social hierarchy based on occupation.
Every citizens had equal status.
Everyone was equal, including slaves.
2
The social group into which a Hindu person is born into is called a what?
Caste
Sect
Kingdom
Jain
3
Wha is a large landmass jutting out from the side of a continent?
Island
Peninsula
Plateau
Subcontinent
4
Who was the most honored Maurya emperor
Gupta
Asoka
Nalanda
Chandragupta
5
What Does the Ramayana tell about?
The Creation of the World
Warfare and Religion
The Values of Behavior
6
What were two major cities archaeologists found for the Indus River Valley Civilization
Rajahs and Indra
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
Harappa and Rajahs
Mohenjo-Daro and Rajahs
7
What does the Mahabharata tell about?
The Values of Behavior
The Creation of the World
Warfare and Religion
8
What is the principle of nonviolence?
Atman
Ahimsa
Nirvana
Brahma
9
The majority of people in Shang China were
Merchants
Warriors
Peasants
Slaves
10
What are the actions that affect a person in the next life?
Dharma
Moksha
Nirvana
Karma
11
Which is a belief of Hinduism?
Reincarnation from one life to another
Every person has an essential self, called an Atman
All of the above
The goal of life is to achieve moksha, or union with brahman
12
What weather condition affected the climate of the Indian Subcontinent?
Tornados
Monsoons
Thunderstorms
Hurricanes
13
What were the Vedas?
A group of mystics who predicted what messages gods said.
A set of Aryan gods.
A set of instructions on how to grow crops.
A collection of hymns, chants, and ritual instructions.
14
What was the earliest South Asian civilization in modern day Pakistan?
The Aryan Civilization.
The Gupta Civilization.
The Maurya Civilization.
The Indus River Valley Civilization.
15
What is the art form of beautiful writing?
calligraphy
feudalism
Filial Piety
Daoism
16
What was the leader of an Aryan tribe called?
Brahman
Raja
Harappa
Mystic
17
What are the major zones that the Indian subcontinent is divided into?
The Gangetic Plain, the Decan Plateau, and the Coastal Plain
The Eastern and Western Ghats.
The Himalayan Mountains and the Hindu Kush mountains.
The Eastern Ghats, the Hindu Kush Mountains, and the plains.
18
A ________ is a large lands that juts out from a continent.
Plateau
Island
Subcontinent
Peninsula
19
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are what?
Hindu gods
Three different castes
Buddhist gods
The Three Noble Truths
20
Which statement best describes Buddhism in India?
It was founded there and is the official religion
It has remained strong only in India
It was founded there, but declined over time
It was founded in China, but became strongest in India
21
What is a group of families that claim a common ancestor?
Tribe
Clan
Nation
Country
22
What were the two main philosophies in ancient China?
Hinduism and Buddhism
Buddhism and Feudalism
Daoism and Hinduism
Daoism and Confucianism
23
What is a special regard for something?
petition
imitation
exasperation
Veneration
24
What was one cultural achievement of the Gupta era?
The invention of writing
The invention of the modern numeral system
The invention of the clock
The invention of a calendar
25
By late Gupta times, women
Were able to become priestesses
Lived with their families after marrying
Had few rights and lived very restricted lives
Enjoyed many governmental positions
26
What was one of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?
The cause of suffering is non virtue
There is no way to end suffering
None of the above
All life is a combination of good and bad
27
System of government in which local lords governed their own land but owed loyalty to rulers
Feudalism
Monarchy
Republic
Imperialism
28
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
The divine right to rule
Support from local lords
The right to pray to many gods
The dynastic cycle
29
What is the most important belief of Daoism?
People should worship their ancestors
Improve society
Live in harmony with nature
Everyone has duties and responsibilities
30
The reign of Asoka is known for what?
His support for Hindu values
His easy going rule
His support for Buddhist values
His harsh but effective rule

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