Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

the prince who became the Buddha

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

Suffering is caused by desires.

In which of these years was Mohenjodaro an active settlement?

2550 B.C.E., while the Great Pyramid was being built in Egypt.

Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to

achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth.

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.

a nomadic people who moved into India

In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?

He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.

What change took place in Hinduism during the Gupta Empire?

Many of its legends were written down.

What happened on the Indian subcontinent in the time period between the Mauryan and Gupta empires?

It was filled with small kingdoms.

Which sentence correctly describes the level of technology in the Gupta Empire?

They had skill in working with iron.

Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?

They did work others considered lowly.

Which of these would you not consider an achievement under Chandragupta Maurya’s rule?

He used torture and spies to make people obey.

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1
How has the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefited India?
consistent water supply
roads for trade routes
prevention of earthquakes
protection from enemies
2
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
the leader who organized the Buddha's followers
the enemy who was defeated by the Buddha
the priest who taught about the Buddha
the prince who became the Buddha
3
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Suffering is caused by desires.
Joy is achieved by praying.
Study leads to wisdom.
Only death can end cravings.
4
In which of these years was Mohenjodaro an active settlement?
8000 B.C.E., while people were discovering how to farm.
2550 B.C.E., while the Great Pyramid was being built in Egypt.
600 B.C.E., while the Neo-Babylonian Empire ruled Mesopotamia.
1000 B.C.E., while King David was ruling over Israel.
5
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to
maintain the rigid caste system.
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
perform yoga properly.
destroy a Hindu's social status.
6
Harappan civilization, which included ancient Mohenjodaro, developed in the
Deccan Plateau.
Ganges River Valley
Indus River Valley.
Western Ghats.
7
Where were the earliest known settlements of India?
in the mountains
near the desert
on the plateau
beside the rivers
8
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 enemies who might attack the residents.
It had traders who stayed near the roads.
It had religious leaders who lived separately.
9
Because of its large size and its position in relation to large masses of land and water, India is called...
an isthmus
an ecosystem
a subcontinent
a plateau
10
Which feature of Mohenjodaro was quite different from other settlements of that time?
brick homes
dirt roads
sewer system
high wall
11
The name “Buddha” meant one who was
all-powerful.
sorrowful.
everlasting.
awakened.
12
Which of the following parts of India has the most fertile farmland?
The Himalaya Mountains
The Deccan Plateau
the plains along the Ganges.
The Hindu Kush
13
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are
a group of people from Europe.
the temples where rituals were performed.
the three most important deities.
a collection of sacred texts.
14
Who were the Aryans?
the highest caste in Indian society
a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
a nomadic people who moved into India
the original tribes of southern India
15
What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?
to build famous temples
to improve the lives of peasants
to unify India
to impose Buddhism
16
What did the Buddha discover under the Bodhi tree?
basic truths for living
a chest filled with jewels
a wise man who guided him
he entrance to a deep cave
17
Which achievement of the Gupta Empire most encouraged long-distance trade?
large schools
large monasteries
astronomy
well-built roads
18
The festival of Diwali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates
the changing of the seasons.
the victory of good over evil.
the long life of the wise elders.
the food from a good harvest.
19
In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He had peasants taught how to read and write.
He required conquered people to convert.
He made speeches in many places around the empire.
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.
20
What change took place in Hinduism during the Gupta Empire?
Many of its legends were written down.
Many of its most sacred temples were destroyed.
Many of its laws were improved.
Many of its complex rituals were abandoned.
21
What happened on the Indian subcontinent in the time period between the Mauryan and Gupta empires?
It was filled with small kingdoms.
It went through a golden age.
It experienced a great famine.
It was conquered by the Sumerians.
22
Which sentence correctly describes the level of technology in the Gupta Empire?
They had skill in working with iron.
They used copper but did not yet know how to make bronze.
They did not yet know how to work copper.
They made bronze but did not yet know how to work iron.
23
Which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka reflect when he gave up hunting and became a vegetarian?
respect for all living things
awareness that everything changes
honesty in words and actions
toleration of other religions
24
Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
They wanted to stay pure.
They shared all their goods.
They did work others considered lowly.
They had to eat a special diet.
25
Which of these would you not consider an achievement under Chandragupta Maurya’s rule?
He built a royal road more than one thousand miles long.
He used torture and spies to make people obey.
He created a strong central government.
He made sure farmers had water for their crops.

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