Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?

They did work others considered lowly.

How are the Indus and Ganges rivers similar to the Nile River in Egypt?

They carry silt that enriches the soil.

Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?

Suﬀering is caused by desires.

Part of Mohenjodaro was raised and surrounded by a wall. What does this suggest about the city?

It had enemies who might attack the residents.

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

the prince who became the Buddha

Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to

achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth. CORRECT

a nomadic people who moved into India

According to the Vedas, what are the varnas?

four main social classes that lead to a functioning society

Why is the soil near the Bay of Bengal so fertile?

Flooding rivers deposit rich minerals.

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1
Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
They had to eat a special diet.
They did work others considered lowly.
They wanted to stay pure.
They shared all their goods.
2
How are the Indus and Ganges rivers similar to the Nile River in Egypt?
They begin in the same general area.
They carry silt that enriches the soil.
They ﬂow in the same general direction.
They have big ﬂoods that prevented early settlement.
3
Which feature of Mohenjo-Daro was quite diﬀerent from other settlements of that time?
sewer system
high wall
brick homes
dirt roads
4
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Study leads to wisdom.
Suﬀering is caused by desires.
Joy is achieved by praying.
Only death can end cravings.
5
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is most similar to which of these Hindu beliefs?
karma
deities
dharma
monism
6
The early civilizations of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro developed in the
Indus River valley.
Western Ghats.
Deccan Plateau.
Ganges River valley.
7
Which job was a Vaishya most likely to do?
interpret religious law
plow a ﬁeld
hold a government post
herd sheep
8
During the summer in India, the monsoon brings
pleasant mornings.
unbearable heat.
heavy rain.
dust storms.
9
Part of Mohenjodaro was raised and surrounded by a wall. What does this suggest about the city?
It had rich people who owned the best homes.
It had religious leaders who lived separately.
It had enemies who might attack the residents.
It had traders who stayed near the roads.
10
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
the priest who taught about the Buddha
the prince who became the Buddha
the enemy who was defeated by the Buddha
the leader who organized the Buddha's followers
11
Because of its large size and its position in relation to large masses of land and water, India is called
a plateau.
an ecosystem.
an isthmus.
a subcontinent.
12
Compared with the Eastern and Western Ghats, the Deccan Plateau has
a longer coastline.
a drier climate.
steeper mountains.
denser forests.
13
Which of the following parts of India has the most fertile farmland?
the plains along the Ganges
the Hindu Kush
the Himalaya Mountains
the Deccan Plateau
14
Which phrase best describes the Eastern and Western Ghats?
mountain ranges
marshy wetlands
fertile plains
sandy beaches
15
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are
the three most important deities.
the temples where rituals were performed.
a collection of sacred texts.
a group of people from Europe.
16
Much of the water in the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra rivers comes from
melting ice in the mountains.
rain-fed streams in the plateau.
natural springs in the desert.
large lakes in the northern plain.
17
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to
destroy a Hindu's social status.
perform yoga properly.
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth. CORRECT
maintain the rigid caste system.
18
Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
making pilgrimages
many gods
ritual bathing
many lifetimes
19
A traveler in the Thar Desert would be likely to see many
elephants.
sand dunes.
small farms.
walled cities.
20
Who were the Aryans?
the original tribes of southern India
the highest caste in Indian society
a nomadic people who moved into India
a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
21
Where were the earliest known settlements in India?
near the desert
beside the rivers
in the mountains
on the plateau
22
According to the Vedas, what are the varnas?
the proper ways to read ancient Sanskrit texts
the evil spirits that prevent Hindus from escaping reincarnation
the true lessons Hindus should gain from reading the Vedas
four main social classes that lead to a functioning society
23
Why is the soil near the Bay of Bengal so fertile?
Pure water ﬂows from the mountains.
People have farmed there for centuries.
Flooding rivers deposit rich minerals.
Many kinds of ﬁsh live in the bay.
24
Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?
making elaborate sacriﬁces
completing a big pilgrimage
reaching enlightenment
converting everybody
25
How has the location of the Himalaya Mountains MOST beneﬁted India?
prevention of earthquakes
roads for trade routes
consistent water supply
protection from enemies
26
Which of these is the best reason for someone in India to study Sanskrit?
to talk to ordinary people
to understand road signs
to read the ancient texts
to run for political oﬃce

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