Culture
Caste/Jati/Varna
Rivers/Writing
Characteristics
Variety
100
This is a chart that describes the developments of the Gupta Empire.
Which development completes this chart?
A monotheistic religion
B development of Latin
C settlement of the Yellow River Valley
D concepts of zero and infinity
D concepts of zero and infinity
100
The ancient Gupta Civilization was created along which river valley? Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa are located here.
Buddhist scriptures are known as the __________, which means three baskets of discipline. It includes the teachings of the Buddha.
Indus River
Tripitaka
100
The Birthplace of Ancient Indian civilization developed along which river?
Indus River
100
Which mountain range creates the northern border of India?
Which letter on the map represents the Nile River Valley? Which letter on the map represents Mesopotamia? Which letter on this map represents the Indus River Valley civilization?
A
B
C
D
Himalayas
A Nile River
B Mesopotamia
C Indus River
100
What do the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, and the Mahabharata all have in common?
A They are mathematical theories.
B They were banned from Ancient Egypt.
C They were written in Ancient India.
D They are scientific studies.
The most sacred part of the Mahabharata is called the ______________________.
C They were written in Ancient India.
Bhagavad Gita
200
In classical India, a person’s caste most likely dictated what aspect of their life?
A what language they spoke
B who they could marry
C which political parties they could join
D which religion they practiced
B who they could marry
200
How did the caste system impact the social structure of Indian society?
A It created equality across the classes.
B It gave lower classes opportunities to gain status.
C It weakened the role of religion in society.
D It prevented social mobility between the classes.
D It prevented social mobility between the classes.
200
The Ganges River is located on what continent?
Asia
200
How does the caste system impact Hinduism?
A It gives the lower castes power over the wealthy.
B It ensures that there is always a standing military.
C It gives local governments a system for promoting social programs to improve the society.
D It gives members of society the hope for an improved life through reincarnation.
D It gives members of society the hope for an improved life through reincarnation.
200
The concepts of Karma and Dharma are important elements of what religion?
A Buddhism
B Confucianism
C Hinduism
D Taoism
Fulfilling duties, known as _________, is an important idea to the Hindu people.
C Hinduism
dharma
300
How are the Eightfold Path and the Ten Commandments similar?
A They both increase global trade.
B They both are religious codes of conduct.
C They both establish democratic governments.
D They both inspire scientific discovery.
B They both are religious codes of conduct.
300
How has the caste system impacted Indian society?
A It has created rigid social classes.
B It has created social mobility.
C It has encouraged capitalism.
D It has reduced poverty.
A It has created rigid social classes.
300
This chart compares Hinduism and Buddhism.
According to the chart, what is one difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?
A Buddhism was founded during the BCE period; Hinduism was not.
B Hinduism is monotheistic; Buddhism is polytheistic.
C Buddhism has a single founder; Hinduism cannot be traced to one individual.
D Hinduism includes the Bible as a holy book; Buddhism does not.
C Buddhism has a single founder; Hinduism cannot be traced to one individual.
300
How did the Indian caste system reflect the Hindu concept of reincarnation?
A People were born into their caste based on the actions of their past lives.
B People in the lowest castes were given access to the afterlife.
C Castes were designed to help create equality within society.
D Castes prevented traditional powers from controlling society.
A People were born into their caste based on the actions of their past lives.
300
Which religion began in India?
A Buddhism
B Christianity
C Judaism
D Taoism
Map locations #1-8
A Buddhism
1 Brahmaputra River
2 Ganges River
3 Deccan Plateau
4 Himalayas
5 Nepal
6 Indian Ocean
7 Bay of Bengal
8 Arabian Sea
400
These are notes taken by a student in class.
What would be an appropriate title for these notes?
A Importance of Literature in India
B Influence of Europe on Ancient India
C Impact of Hinduism on India
D Achievements in Math and Science in India
D Achievements in Math and Science in India
400
According to Hinduism, how does one’s actions in life impact one after death?
A A person who lives a mostly evil life will be reborn into a higher caste.
B A person who lives a mostly good life will not be reborn again.
C A person who lives a mostly evil life will not be reborn again.
D A person who lives a mostly good life has the potential to be reborn into a higher caste.
D A person who lives a mostly good life has the potential to be reborn into a higher caste.
400
How are the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, and Mahabharata all similar?
A They are all Buddhist teachings.
B They are all forms of scientific research.
C They are all pieces of Sanskrit literature.
D They are all sets of written laws.
C They are all pieces of Sanskrit literature.
400
Which was the lowest social group in Ancient India’s caste system?
A Brahmins
B business owners
C military leaders
D Untouchables
__________ was an astronomer and mathematician. He was very interested in the movement of the planets and even wrote that he believed the Earth was round.
D untouchables
Aryabhata
400
This is a chart that shows one religion's belief about the life of a human soul.
What religion's belief is shown in this chart?
A Confucianism
B Hinduism
C Judaism
D Taoism
Map locations #9-19
B Hinduism
9 Tibet
10 China
11 Gobi Desert
12 Mohenjo-Daro
13 Indus River
14 Harappa
15 Afghanistan
16 Pakistan
17 Hindu Kush
18 Sri Lanka
19 Thar Desert
500
__________says that nothing happens by accident and everything happens for a reason.
____________was considered the Buddha.
Buddhism did not have a _________. Hinduism worshipped many deities which is called_________.
Karma
Siddhartha Gautama
Buddhism-No Deity
Hinduism-Polytheistic
500
How did Ancient Indian civilizations advance medical practices in the region?
A They created the first medical textbooks.
B They developed medical practices that revolved around the use of herbs and meditation to maintain wellness.
C They created the first surgical practices.
D They were the first society to make an accurate diagram of the vital organs inside of the human body.
B They developed medical practices that revolved around the use of herbs and meditation to maintain wellness.
500
These are notes taken by a student in class.
What is the best title for these notes?
A The Mauryan Empire
B The Kingdom of Kush
C The Fertile Crescent
D The Song Dynasty
A The Mauryan Empire
500
This chart lists several texts important to Hindu culture.
Which text best completes this chart?
A The Analects
B Epic of Gilgamesh
C The Mahabharata
D The Mandate of Heaven
C The Mahabharata
500
What is one way in which Buddhism is unique from other global religions?
A It has no deity.
B It is polytheistic.
C It is monotheistic.
D It has no known founder.
Name 2 or more inventions from Ancient India.
A It has no deity.
Concept of Zero/Infinity
Algebra
Hindu-Arabic numerals
Dentistry
Ayurveda-herbal medicines
Rhinoplasty