Ancient India

The cities of the Indus River Valley civilization were built in what kind of pattern?

• checkerboard
• circle
• oval
• grid

Entering India from the north was difficult because of the presence of which geographical feature?

• the Ganges River
• the Deccan Plateau
• the Himalayas
• the Indian Ocean

What is the term for a large landmass that is smaller than a continent and often separated from the main landmass by physical barriers?

• subcontinent
• county
• empire
• peninsula

In what language were the sacred hymns and poems of the Aryans composed?

• Latin
• Persian
• Aryan
• Sanskrit

The religious writings (collections of poems, hymns, myths and rituals) of the Aryans were know as...

• the Gurus
• the Rajas
• the Vedas
• the Ramas

The first civilization in India developed in the valley of which river?

• the Indus River
• the Ganges River
• the Deccan River
• the Euphrates River

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

• Krishna
• Shiva
• Vishnu
• Brahman

The guiding principles at the center of Buddhism are called...

• the Rules of Living
• the Four Noble Truths
• the Ramayana
• the Enlightened Path

Why do you think many from lower social classes supported Buddhist teachings?

• Buddhism believed in no god(s).
• Buddhism supported animal rights.
• Buddhism disagreed with the caste system.
• Buddhism was popular with the higher classes.

Siddhartha Gautama found enlightenment by...

• meditating
• practicing yoga
• traveling
• seeking advice from gurus