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1
Locate the Himalayas
G
H
D
E
2
Which of the following are the varnas in India’s social hierarchy?
Durga, Krishna, Saraswati, Surya
Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaisya, Sudra
Dharma, Karma, Samsara, Moksha
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism
3
Why were many ancient Indians motivated to complete the duties of their varnas?
They would achieve a high level of enlightenment in their daily meditation
They would not be drafted into the army and forced to leave their families.
They would increase their chances of escaping reincarnation.
They would receive retirement funds from the Indian government.
4
What are the main ideas of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?
An effort to work hard, rise up the social hierarchy, and become a Brahmin
An intentional perspective, honorable actions, and mindfulness
A willingness to follow the rules outlined in the Vedas
A commitment to fasting, meditating, and worshiping the Buddha
5
What is the correct order for the major time periods in ancient Indian History?
Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period, Gupta Empire, Mauryan Empire
Indus Valley Civilization, Gupta Empire, Mauryan Empire, Vedic Period
Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire
Indus Valley Civilization, Mauryan Empire, Vedic period, Gupta Empire
6
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Chandragupta Maurya
Siddhartha Gautama
Mahatma Gandhi
Guru Nanak
7
When was the “golden age” of ancient India
Mauryan Empire
Gupta Empire
Vedic Period
Indus Valley Period
8
According to Hindu beliefs, the universe was created by an invisible energy
Brahman
Vishnu
Shiva
Buddha
9
Locate the Bay of Bengal
A
B
C
D
10
How do historians know that the Indus Valley Civilization created a successful trading economy?
Archeologists discovered documents aboard Indus boats
Archeologists examined massive warehouses designed for mass production .
Archeologists uncovered numerous Chinese artifacts in India
Archeologists found several Harappan artifacts in Mesopotamia.
11
What are the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?
All people suffer, suffering is caused by cravings
All people have a dharma, earn good karma, escape from samsara
All people should work a job, get married, have children
All people should not lie, should not cheat, should not steal
12
Why is Chandragupta Maurya considered an important figure in world history?
He performed one of the first medical surgeries
He introduced the practice of meditation to the Indian subcontinent.
He invented the concept of zero and the decimal system
He united nearly all of India and formed the first empire
13
The ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were located alongside the ___ River in the _____ civilization
Indus River & Indus Valley Civilization
Ganges River & Indo-Aryan Civilization
Indus River & Indo-Aryan Civilization
Ganges River & Indus Valley Civilization
14
What is the ultimate life goal for a person who practices Hinduism?
Recognize that life is an illusion and reunite the atman with Brahman.
Behave with honesty and integrity so the atman can go to heaven after death
Discover the sins of ancestors and earn enough karma to help their atmans.
Realize that the atman is immortal and reincarnating over many lifetimes
15
What is the meaning of the name “Buddha?"
Enlightened One
Caring One
Arisen One
Chosen One
16
What crop was not grown in Ancient India?
wheat
cotton
barley
rice
17
The caste system limited people’s choices in marriage, friendship, education, and employment around India.
marriage
education
all
employment
18
The Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagavad-Gita are all famous examples of what type of Indian achievement?
medicine
yoga
architecture
literature
19
Identify the Arabian Sea
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6
13
10
20
Indian mathematicians invented the concept of
Zero
Infinity
Pi
21
Which of the following contains texts where Hindu scholars present their interpretations and explanations about the Veda
Quran
Guru Granth Sahib
Upanishads
Bible
22
What jobs were Dalits expected to do within India’s social hierarchy?
Dalits sold goods, made goods, and employed others on their land.
Dalits collected garbage, swept streets, and disposed of dead animals.
Dalits fought in the army and filled different positions in the government.
Dalits worked as servants in wealthy households and labored on farmland.
23
Why are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva important gods in Hinduism?
They represent music, the arts, and transformation.
They represent war, strength, and devotion.
They represent creation, preservation, and destruction.
They represent knowledge, wealth, and love.
24
Locate the Hindu Kush Mountains
G
E
H
D
25
Buddhists who follow the Middle Way find a balance between which two lifestyles?
generosity & selfishness
anxiety & calm
poverty & wealth
risk & safety
26
Which of the following statements most accurately compares Buddhism and Hinduism?
Hindus believe that the ultimate goal is to reach nirvana
Buddhists and Hindus both believe in the existence of Brahman,
Hindus believe in good karma and bad karma
Buddhists believe that anyone can escape reincarnation
27
Why is Ashoka considered an important figure in world history?
He was the architect that designed Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
He was a metalworker who created new techniques in metallurgy
He was the first guru to teach others across South Asia about yoga
He was an emperor who gave up conquest and actively spread Buddhism
28
What similarity in the geography of India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia allowed all 3 civilizations to support populations?
They were all located in deserts.
They were all located by mountains.
They were all located around forests.
They were all located near rivers.
29
According to Buddhist tradition, how did the Buddha reach enlightenment?
He meditated under a fig tree for several weeks.
He invented the lantern to improve lighting at night.
He published a book about the meaning of life.
He lived as an ascetic and fasted for long periods of time.
30
Which body of water, besides typical uses such as irrigation and trade, was also a sacred site in Hinduism?
Arabian Sea
Bay of Bengal
Ganges River
Indus River
31
Which ocean is the Indian Ocean?
C
D
A
B
32
Why were the monsoons important in the lives of the ancient Indians?
The monsoons brought heavy amounts of rainfall to India for agriculture
The monsoons brought freezing wind chills to India
The monsoons led to the formation of tornadoes
The monsoons brought large amounts of warm air
33
Why did the Buddha leave his family and home at the age of 29?
He led military campaigns to defend his territory from other Indian empires
He opened a hospital to assist the elderly and sick members of his kingdom.
He searched for the answers on how to end pain and suffering among people.
He traveled around so he could teach young people and follow his passion
34
What was a major achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization?
They created the idea of varnas to divide labor among the people
They united the Indian subcontinent under a single ruler
They wrote religious texts, such as the Vedas and Upanishads
They created cities that were organized into grid patterns
35
How did the subcontinent affect civilization in ancient India?
was next to the Indian Ocean,which was the most important freshwater source
was a small area of land, which led to overcrowding in early cities.
was surrounded by natural barriers
was at the tip of South Asia, which resulted in freezing cold temperatures.
