India Review

Multiple Choice

Which river is considered the birthplace of early Indian civilization?

• Ganges River

• Indus River

• Himalayan Mountains

• Indian Ocean

Multiple Choice

What mountain range forms ancient India's northern border?

• Alps
• Rockies
• Himalayas
• Andes

Multiple Select

Which of the following were achievements of the Harappan civilization?

• Brick buildings

• Grid roads

• Sanitation systems

• Metallurgy

• Sailboats

Multiple Choice

How did the caste system shape daily life in ancient India?

• By encouraging equal opportunities for all social classes.

• By promoting a fluid social structure with frequent changes.

• It had no significant impact on the economy or trade practices.
• By deciding the jobs you can do and who you could marry.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a belief associated with Hinduism?

• Dharma

• Karma

• Reincarnation

• Nirvana

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a belief associated with Buddhism?

• Moksha

• Four Noble Truths

• Eightfold Path

• Tripitaka

Multiple Select

What contributions did ancient India make to mathematics?

• The concept of zero

• Principles of physics and chemistry.

• Hindu-Arabic numerals

• Calculus

Multiple Select

Which of the following are lasting achievements of ancient India in science?

• Medical education

• Mughal architecture

• Cuneiform writing

• Early forms of surgery