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