Geography
Religion 1
Religion 2
Achievements/Politics
Economics/Society
Society
100

Where did the Aryans settle?

Indus River Valley

100

What is the difference between the beliefs about reincarnation in Hinduism and Buddhism?

Buddhists believe that anyone can escape reincarnation, while Hindus believe that social class could determine escape from reincarnation.


100

What are the main ideas of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism? 

An intentional perspective, honorable actions, and mindfulness will lead to nirvana.

100

What type of government existed in the Indus Valley Civilization? 

Historians do not currently know what type of government existed in the Indus Valley Civilization due to a lack of evidence.

100

Did a surplus of food lead to more towns forming?

Yes, more towns were formed once there was a surplus of extra food.

100

True or False

Originally, historians believe that the varnas used to divide responsibilities amongst the ancient Indians and always represented status or power.

False

200

India is on what continent?

Asia

200

Who is the popular Hindu god of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles that also has the head of an elephant?

Ganesha

200

What religion incorporates ideas of Hinduism and Islam, while also encouraging its followers to meditate, practice honesty, and treat others equally?

Sikhism 

200

List the eras of ancient Indian history in chronological order.

Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire

200

Why were Dalits called “Untouchables” by other castes over the course of Indian history?

The other castes believed Dalits were outsiders who were dirty and impure because they sinned in their past lives.

200

What was a jati?

A job assigned to a person at birth based on their family’s line of work.

300

Which ancient Indian civilization lived alongside the Indus River and built the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?

Indus Valley Civilization

300

According to Buddhist tradition, how did the Buddha reach enlightenment? 

He meditated under a fig tree for several weeks.

300

The Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagavad-Gita are all famous examples of what type of Indian achievement?

Literature

300

Which of the following images shows an example of Sanskrit?

Choice D

300

Name 3 goods that were traded by the people of Mohenjo-Daro.

They traded goods like cotton clothing, jewelry, and pottery.

300

What jobs were Dalits expected to do within India’s social hierarchy?

Dalits collected garbage, swept streets, and disposed of dead animals.

400

What is a monsoon?

A wind pattern that influences the climate and leads to wet and dry seasons.

400

What is moksha?

This is achieved when one is released from the cycle of rebirth.

400

Why did the Buddha leave his family and home at the age of 29?

He searched for the answers on how to end pain and suffering among people.

400

Why is Chandragupta Maurya considered an important figure in world history?

He united nearly all of India and formed the first empire across the subcontinent.

400

How do historians know that the Indus Valley Civilization created a successful trading economy?

Archeologists found several Harappan artifacts, such as their trading seals, in Mesopotamia. 

400

How did the caste system eventually restrict Indians’ freedoms over the course of history?  

The caste system limited people’s choices in marriage, friendship, education, and employment around India.

500

What similarity in the geography of India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia allowed all three ancient civilizations to support large populations?

They were all located near rivers.

500

What is the ultimate life goal for a person who practices Hinduism?

Recognize that life is an illusion and reunite the atman with Brahman.

500

What are the Vedas?

A collection of religious hymns, rituals, and other texts that influenced early Hinduism.

500

When was the “golden age” of ancient India when the economy was strong and the civilization made great advancements in art, literature, math, medicine, metallurgy, and science?

Gupta Empire

500

What jobs were Dalits expected to do within India’s social hierarchy?

Dalits collected garbage, swept streets, and disposed of dead animals.

500

After the caste system became restrictive, could a boy in the Brahmin caste marry a girl in the Kshatriya caste? 

No. Indians were often not allowed to marry, befriend, work, attend school, or eat meals with people outside of their own caste.

600

Which body of water, besides typical uses such as irrigation and trade, was also a sacred site in Hinduism?

Ganges River

600

What are the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

All people suffer, suffering is caused by cravings, suffering can be avoided by letting go of cravings, and the way to end suffering is a path followed by the Buddha himself.

600

In what texts did Hindu scholars present their interpretations and explanations about the Vedas and the main ideas of Hinduism?

Upanishads

600

What was a major achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization?

They created cities that were organized into grid patterns and equipped with drainage systems including baths and flush toilets.

600

The higher castes considered themselves 

to be “_______ _______” than the lower castes.

More Pure

600

What are the living conditions of Dalits in India today.

The Indian government banned untouchability, but there is still discrimination against Dalits.

700

Why were the monsoons important in the lives of the ancient Indians?

The monsoons brought heavy amounts of rainfall to India for agriculture, but also could lead to dangerous floods.

700

What religion practices nontheism and its followers are committed to values such as nonviolence and vegetarianism?

Jainism

700

Buddhists who follow the Middle Way find a balance between which two lifestyles?

Poverty & wealth

700

Why is Ashoka considered an important figure in world history?

He was an emperor who gave up conquest and actively encouraged the spread of Buddhism across South Asia.

700

Whatare one’s spiritual duties?

Dharma

700

What is a social order that determines one’s place in Indian society based on family lineage, wealth, and job?

Caste System

800

Where did the Aryans migrate from ? 

North of the Hindu Kush Mountains 

800

 Who was the founder of Buddhism?

Siddhartha Gautama

800

How does a Hindu follow their dharma? 

Hindus follow their dharma through honesty, self-control, nonviolence, and performing their job to the best of their ability.

800

Sanskrit

language of ancient India

800

True or False

Under Mauryan rule, a single currency of silver and copper coins was used for business and trade throughout the entire empire.

True

800

What are the four varnas in India’s social hierarchy?

Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaisya, Sudra

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