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Chapter 25- Ancient India
Chapter 25- Ancient India
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The Eightfold Path must be followed in
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
2
You are a Sudra who has lived a very bad life. What might you come back as?
Pariah (Dalit)
Brahmin
Vaisya
Kshatriya
3
What happened on the Indian subcontinent between the Mauryan and Gupta empires?
It was filled with many small kingdoms
It was conquered by the Sumerians
A Golden Age
Great famine
4
What is a major river of ancient India?
Indus
Nile
Indian
Euphrates
5
The name "Buddha" means:
awakened
sorrowful
everlasting
all-powerful
6
How many gods are there in Buddhism?
Five
Two
One
Zero
7
Followers of Hinduism believe in one, overarching force. What is this force (god) called?
Buddha
Monism
Brahman
Vishnu
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Who were the Aryans?
a nomadic people who moved into India
the highest caste in India
the original tribes of southern India
a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
9
The Vedas are
the 3 most important Indian deities
the temples where rituals were performed
a collection of sacred texts
a group of people from Europe
10
India is located in
Asia
Europe
South America
Africa
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Civilizations in Ancient India developed around the
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
Red Sea.
Nile River.
Indus River Valley.
12
Which of the following is one of the four noble truths?
Study leads to wisdom
Suffering is caused by desire
Only death can end cravings
Joy is achieved through prayer
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Why were the Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
they wanted to stay pure
they did work that others considered lowly
they shared all their goods
they had to eat a special diet
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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
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What two cities were at the center of the Indus Valley civilization?
Ganges and Indus
New York and Rome
Indus and Brahmaputra
Mohenjo Daro and Harappa
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Many people say that Hinduism is _________ because of their belief in _________________.
monotheistic, three gods
polytheistic, many gods
polytheistic, one god
monotheistic, many gods
17
What does irrigate mean?
to supply water to farmland & crops
to deliver just enough vitamin A for plant growth
to flood a young crop
to provide large amounts of sunlight
18
What is dharma?
all of the responsibilities that you have in your life
the force that decides your next life
the belief if you do good things, bad things will happen
the idea that all things are "one"
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Today, where does Buddhism have the most followers?
North America
Southeast Asia
Western Europe
India
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Scholars, priests, and philosophers are members of which caste?
Vaisya
Sudra
Brahmin
Kshatriya
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What changes took place in Hinduism during the Gupta Empire?
Many of its temples were destroyed
Many of its laws were improved
Many of its legends were written down
Many of its complex rituals were discarded
22
Which describes Siddhartha Gautama?
Hindu Prince
Buddha
he was sheltered from the outside world
all of the above
23
Which achievement of the Gupta Empire most encouraged trade?
Large monasteries
Well-built roads
Astronomy
Large schools
24
Buddhism and Hinduism both originated in
China
India
Egypt
Canada
25
Which of the following describes the caste system?
a system that treats some people as inferior to others
All of the above
Your children will be in the same caste that you are
You cannot be removed from your caste, no matter what you do
26
Major religion in India
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
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What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?
to impose Buddhism
To build famous temples
to improve the lives of peasants
to unify India
28
The Himalaya Mountains are in ___________
Southern India
Western Florida
Eastern Texas
Northern India
29
What is karma?
if you do bad things, good things will happen to you
the idea that all things are "one"
all of the responsibilities that you have in life
Your next life is based on your actions in this life
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In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He made speeches throughout the empire
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls
He required people to become Buddhists
He taught peasants how to read & write
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Is there an afterlife in Buddhism?
I don't know
no
Maybe
yes
32
If you were in the Sudra caste, what jobs were open to you?
warrior or ruler
doctor or teacher
laborer or servant
none of the above
33
One form of government of early India was
democracy. (rule by the people)
monarchy. (rule by a king)
theocracy. (rule by a god or those appointed by gods)
anarchy. (rule by no one)
34
What did Siddhartha say was the cause of all suffering?
food
needs
desires
hatred
35
What is the difference between the summer monsoon and the winter monsoon?
the summer monsoon isn't as violent
the summer monsoon brings more heat
the winter monsoon is colder
the winter monsoon is drier
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What is a monsoon?
seasonal wind patterns
periods of large rainfall
extreme storms with heavy rain & lightening
times of extreme heat
37
Which parts of India have the most fertile farmland?
The Himalaya Mountains
The Hindu Kush
The Deccan Plateau
The plains along the Ganges
38
Which of the following is NOT an achievement of Chandragupta Maurya?
He used torture & spies to make people obey
He created a strong cntral government
He built a royal road more than 1000 miles long
He made sure farmers had water for their crops
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What did India trade
cars
weapons
Gold
people
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What are the 2 cities of ancient India
Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa
Houston & Mohenjo-Daro
Aryan & India
Aryan & Harappan
41
Harappan civilization, which included ancient Mohenjodaro, developed in the:
Indus River Valley
Deccan Plateau
Ganges River Valley
Western Ghats
42
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to:
destroy a Hindu's social status
maintain the rigid caste system
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth
perform yoga properly
43
when Ashoka stopped hunting and became vegetarian, which Buddhist value was he demonstrating?
Respect for all living things
Toleration of other religions
Honesty
Awareness that everything changes
44
Language of Ancient India
spanish
cuneiform
hierogylphics
sanskrit
45
What landform makes India a subcontinent?
Appalachian Mountains
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Nile River
Himalayan Mountains
46
How has the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefited India?
Prevention of earthquakes
Roads for trade routes
Consistent water supply
Protection from enemies
47
Buddhism & Hinduism both believe in reincarnation.
True
all of the above
none of the above
False
48
What feature did Mohenjodaro have that other ancient settlements did not?
dirt roads
sewer system
high walls
brick homes
49
The ancient city of Harappa had such features as:
Private wells
All of the above
Private bathrooms
1 & 2 story homes
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Ancient India was united for the second time under which empire?
Mauryan
Gupta
Buddhist
Indian
