Ancient India Module 5

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Which word best describes a large landmass that is smaller than a continent?

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subcontinent

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On what river valley did the Harappan civilization develop?

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Indus

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In which language did Aryans write their poems and hymns?

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Sanskrit

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The highest class in Aryan society was

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Brahmins

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Compare the Sudras to the Kshatriyas. Which of the following best describes how they were different? The Sudras were rulers while the Kshatriyas were servants, The Sudras were servants while the Kshatriyas were warriors, The Sudras were priests while the Kshatriyas were traders, The Sudras were farmers while the Kshatriyas were workers

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The Sudras were servants while the Kshatriyas were warriors

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Hindus believe that all of their gods are part of a universal spirit called

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Brahma

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According to Hinduism, people are reborn into new physical forms. The form one is born into depends on one’s

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karma

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How did Asoka work to spread Buddhism?

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He sent missionaries around Asia to teach people about Buddhism

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A person’s job was an important part of the caste system

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TRUE

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TRUE or FALSE
The ancient Indians had many significant achievements

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TRUE