Ch 6 Sec 2 - India's Vedic Age

Ch 6 Sec 2 - India's Vedic Age

Multiple Choice

Since there isn't enough evidence of a written _________________, archaeologists rely on artifacts to learn about the ___________Valley people.

• language, Sumerian

• records, Mongols

• language, Indus

• records, Ganges

Multiple Choice

Since the Indus Valley people had common system of measurement and an organized grid patterned city, archaeologists believed....

• they were ruled by kings

• they had a strong, centralized government

• they were ruled by a dictator

• they had no government

Multiple Choice

India is a subcontinent and separated by _____________________.

• the Hindu Kush and Himalayas

• the Indus River and Ganges River

• the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea

• the Brahmaputra River and Ganges

Fill in the Blank

The early people who settled in India are known as __________

Multiple Choice

What does "Aryan" mean in the Aryan language?

• "smarty pants"

• "the noble ones"

• "wise owl"

• "nomadic warriors"

Multiple Choice

Theory 1 states that several waves of Aryan invaders destroyed the Harappan people. Which piece of evidence below supports Theory 1?

• The civilization disappeared around the same time the Aryans arrived.

• Archeologists have found traces of the settlements in the Ganges River

• Skeletons that were found from the cities show signs of sickness

Multiple Choice

Theory 3 suggests that the Aryans were originally from...

• Europe

• North American

• Africa

• Central Asia

Multiple Choice

When the Aryans moved east into India, they were primarily herders unlike the Harappans who were city-dwellers.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Ancient writings known as the _______________ are collections of poems, hymns, myths, and rituals.

• Sanskrit

• Monsoon

• Himalayas

• Vedas

Multiple Choice

The Vedas was first passed down by word of mouth by the ______________.

• the lost American people.

• Hindu people

• Indo-Aryan people.

• Buddha people

Multiple Choice

The Aryans spoke this language...

• Egyptian

• Latin

• Sanskrit

• Hebrew

Multiple Choice

What was similar between the Aryans and the Assyrians?

• both believed in reincarnation

• both lived near a citadel

• both were conquered by the Persians

• both were warriors who used chariots and weapons

Multiple Choice

What animals did early Aryans raise?

• cattle, ponies, donkey, sheep

• cattle, goats, donkey, horses

• cattle, horses, goats, and sheep

• unicorns, pegasus,

  griffins and centaurs

Multiple Choice

Why did cattle herds hold special importance?

• They guarded them from invaders

• They provide both food and clothing

• They were a great form of transportation

• They are cute

Multiple Choice

What was Indo-Aryan wealth measured by?

• The size of your cattle herd

• The amount of money you have

• The number of slaves you own

• The size of your house

Multiple Choice

Once in villages, Aryans divided into __________, with a common ancestor, who eventually appointed chiefs.

• varnas

• clans

• jatis

• societies

Multiple Choice

Like other ancient civilizations, ancient India was divided into four__________ ___________, also called __________, based on occupation.

• ultimate religions, leaders

• social classes, castes

• government classes, dictators

Multiple Choice

jati is _________

• type of job

• a collection of hundreds, and even thousands, of sacred hymns

• position in society

• problem or subject to be discussed or decided

Multiple Choice

varnas is _________

• grouping based on one's status

• position in society

• a fixed social class into which a person is born

• to move from one region to another in order to live there

Multiple Choice

a position in society, some people will have more influence on others based on their wealth, position, or leadership ability.

• Veda

• caste

• varna

• status

Multiple Choice

This is the merchant class. Although not at the top, you would still be doing well living in this social class.

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Sudras

• Brahmins

Multiple Choice

The warrior class, second only to priests in the caste system.

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Sudras

• Brahmins

Multiple Choice

Later on, the Hindu people needed a group of people who would take care of the trash and dispose of dead bodies through cremation. These people were called the Dalits or the _________.

• Perpetrators

• Untouchables

• Undertakers

• Terminators

Multiple Choice

The highest of the caste classes. They are on their way to Nirvana

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Sudras

• Brahmins

Multiple Choice

This is a large class of of farmers, laborers, and servants.

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Sudras

• Brahmins

Multiple Choice

Why were members of higher varnas afraid of touching Dalits?

• The god Brahma would curse them if they did

• They believed it would make them dirty

• The Dalits had powers, so they would hurt them

• If you made hand contact with Dalits you will turn to stone

Multiple Choice

Which is not a job a Dalit would probably have?

• Cleaning dirty streets

• Butchering animals for meat

• Making pots to sell

• Cleaning toilets for people

Multiple Choice

Why do historians argue that Aryans were not invaders?

• The Vedas never referred to the region they came from

• A legend said they lived in India for centuries

• There would have been artifacts of the invasion

• The historians are Indo-Aryan descendants

Multiple Choice

What was one of the costs of the caste system?

• It made people fearful of their Kshatriya

• It made the Brahmin too powerful

• It limited people's freedom and life was fixed at birth

• It made the society too competitive

Multiple Choice

What was one benefit of the caste system?

• It made Indian goods cheaper

• It brought stability to the country and made Indian goods in high demand

• It made people less stressed

• It took away competition

Poll

I understood everything in today's lesson

• Totally agree

• Agree

• Disagree

• Totally disagree