7th Ancient India Test

Front

What was the name of the weather pattern that brought rains to the farmers of India?

Back

monsoons

Front

What is the difference between a summer monsoon and a winter monsoon?

Back

The winter monsoon is drier than the summer monsoon.

Front

What does irrigate mean?

Back

to apply water to farmland and crops

Front

What is the tallest mountain in the Himalayan Mountain range?

Back

Mount Everest

Front

The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the first civilizations in the world. What two cities were at the center of this civilization?

Back

Mohenjo Daro and Harappa

Front

Which of the following describes the caste system?
- It is a system that treats certain people inferior (less than) to others
- You cannot be removed from your caste
- Your children will be in the same caste as you
- All of the above
- None of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Many people say Hinduism is __________ because of their belief in __________ __________

Back

Polytheistic, many Gods

Front

Hindus and Buddhists believe strongly in reincarnation. What is this?

Back

A belief that one's soul will be reborn into something else upon that persons death

Front

What is karma?

Back

The force that decides your next life, based on the actions of your present life

Front

What is dharma?

Back

All of the duties and responsibilities that you need to do in your life