WH Ancient India

Question 1

Of the following, which is NOT a major class in Aryan society?

Accepted Answer

Traders

Question 2

Until 1922, when did most archaeologists believe the story of ancient India began?

Accepted Answer

1500 BC

Question 3

The _____________ is claimed to possibly be the oldest book in the world.

Accepted Answer

The Rig Veda

Question 4

The Indus Valley Civilization is also called, or known as, the ______________ Civilization.

Accepted Answer

Harappan

Question 5

From the beginning, the history of India has been shaped by its

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Geography

Question 6

To protect India, in the north, east and west there are __________, which are natural barriers.

Accepted Answer

Mountains

Question 7

We know best about the Indus Valley people from

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terra-cotta seals

Question 8

Around 2000 BC, Indus Civilization began to

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fall into decline

Question 9

What amazing ability has India historically possessed for preservation and sustainability?

Accepted Answer

absorb external influences

Question 10

The elevated areas that contained the granaries and other public buildings were called the

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Citadel

Question 11

The religious and cultural stories of the Aryan people would eventually be written down in the

Accepted Answer

Vedas

Question 12

What people were the first in Indus Civilization?

Accepted Answer

Aryan

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