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Chapter 5 Ancient India Review
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1
Which of the following describes the caste system?
Your children will be in the same caste that you are
All of the above
You cannot change caste systems
a system that treats some people as inferior to others
2
Which of the following is NOT an achievement of Chandragupta Maurya?
He made sure farmers had water for their crops
He built a royal road more than 1000 miles long
He created a strong cntral government
He used torture & spies to make people obey
3
What changes took place in Hinduism during the Gupta Empire?
Many of its laws were improved
Many of its legends were written down
Many of its temples were destroyed
Many of its complex rituals were discarded
4
An accomplishment of the Gupta Empire was:
microwave ovens
a vaccine for disease prevention
roller coasters
airplanes
5
Many people say that Hinduism is _________ because of their belief in _________________.
monotheistic, three gods
monotheistic, many gods
polytheistic, one god
polytheistic, many gods
6
What is a monsoon?
seasonal wind patterns
extreme storms with heavy rain & lightening
periods of large rainfall
times of extreme heat
7
Which of the following describes technology during the Gupta Empire?
They did not know how to work copper
They made bronze but did not know how to work iron
They had skill in working with iron
They used copper but not bronze
8
The Himalaya Mountains are in ___________
Northern India
Western Florida
Eastern Texas
Southern India
9
What does irrigate mean?
to provide large amounts of sunlight
to deliver just enough vitamin A for plant growth
to supply water to farmland & crops
to flood a young crop
10
What did the Buddha discover under the Tree of Enlightenment?
A wise man who guided him
Gold & jewels
Basic truths for living
the entrance to a cave
11
Which describes Siddhartha Gautama?
all of the above
Buddha
he was sheltered from the outside world
Hindu Prince
12
Buddhism & Hinduism both believe in reincarnation.
False
True
13
If you were in the Sudra caste, what jobs were open to you?
laborer or servant
none of the above
warrior or ruler
doctor or teacher
14
Who were the Aryans?
a group of warriors who moved into India
the highest caste in India
the original tribes of southern India
a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
15
Scholars, priests, and philosophers are members of which caste?
Vaisya
Sudra
Kshatriya
Brahmin
16
Buddhism and Hinduism both originated in
Canada
Egypt
China
India
17
Which of the following is one of the four noble truths?
Suffering is caused by desire
Only death can end cravings
Study leads to wisdom
Joy is achieved through prayer
18
What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?
To build famous temples
to unify India
19
The Eightfold Path must be followed in
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
20
A person who is at the lowest member of the caste system
Priests
Brahmin
Vedas
untouchable
21
Harappan civilization, which included ancient Mohenjodaro, developed in the:
Deccan Plateau
Ganges River Valley
Indus River Valley
Western Ghats
22
What feature did Mohenjodaro have that other ancient settlements did not?
high walls
dirt roads
sewer system
brick homes
23
Is there an afterlife in Buddhism?
yes
no
24
What two cities were at the center of the Indus Valley civilization?
New York and Rome
Mohenjo Daro and Harappa
Indus and Brahmaputra
Ganges and Indus
25
The Vedas are
the 3 most important Indian deities
the temples where rituals were performed
a group of people from Europe
a collection of sacred texts
26
Today, where does Buddhism have the most followers?
North America
Southeast Asia
India
Western Europe
27
Which achievement of the Gupta Empire most encouraged trade?
Astronomy
Large schools
Well-built roads
Large monasteries
28
What is reincarnation?
belief that one's soul will be reborn
belief that there is no god
belief that there is no afterlife
belief that you can live how you want, with no consequences
29
What did Siddhartha say was the cause of all suffering?
hatred
food
needs
desires
30
Which parts of India have the most fertile farmland?
The Hindu Kush
The plains along the Ganges
The Deccan Plateau
The Himalaya Mountains
31
The name "Buddha" means:
all-powerful
everlasting
sorrowful
enlightened
32
Why were the Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
they wanted to stay pure
they had to eat a special diet
they did work that others considered lowly
they shared all their goods
33
How has the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefited India?
Consistent water supply
Roads for trade routes
Protection from enemies
Prevention of earthquakes
34
What happened on the Indian subcontinent between the Mauryan and Gupta empires?
A Golden Age
It was broke into many small states
Great famine
It was conquered by the Sumerians
35
What is the difference between the summer monsoon and the winter monsoon?
the winter monsoon is drier
the summer monsoon isn't as violent
the summer monsoon brings more heat
the winter monsoon is colder
36
What is dharma?
the idea that all things are "one"
all of the responsibilities that you have in your life
the belief if you do good things, bad things will happen
the force that decides your next life
37
when Ashoka stopped hunting and became vegetarian, which Buddhist value was he demonstrating?
Respect for all living things
Awareness that everything changes
Honesty
Toleration of other religions
38
What is karma?
if you do bad things, good things will happen to you
all of the responsibilities that you have in life
the idea that all things are "one"
Your next life is based on your actions in this life
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Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to:
perform yoga properly
maintain the rigid caste system
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth
destroy a Hindu's social status
