Ancient India: Review

Why do historians think early Indian civilizations like the Harappa were peaceful?

• there were no written records, so we don't really know
• archaeologists found no weapons
• their social system was largely made up of farmers and religious leaders
• violence went against their religion 

Which of the following is NOT true of the Aryans?

• nomads from Central Asia who migrated to India
• measured wealth by cattle
• the Aryans introduced the caste system to India
• the Aryans were largely Buddhist 

What mountain range is northwest of India? 

• the Alps
• the Himalayas 
• the Andes 
• the Ural mountains 

In Indian society, what is the role of a Raja?

• a Hindu priest

• a Buddhist monk

• an Indian prince

• a teacher

True or False: Monsoons are really strong annual floods that affect southwest Asia. 

• True
• False 

Which of the following is NOT a country India shares a border with (think of the map)?

• Pakistan

• Nepal

• Kazakhstan

• Bangladesh

The primary goal of reincarnation for Hindus is to achieve Moksha. What is moksha?

• to come back as many times as possible to please Brahman

• to break the cycle of reincarnation in order to be united with Brahman

• to achieve Nirvana

• to come back as a priest at least once before breaking the cycle

Which of the following is a likely job an Untouchable would have under the caste system? 

• merchant 
• farmer
• scholar
• street sweeper 

True or False: Historians think skin color may have been one of the contributing factors in the caste system. 

• True 
• False 

What was the practice of suttee (or sati)? 

• Indian widows had to kill themselves, often by fire
• Indian widows had to live the rest of their lives in isolation
• Indian widows had to remarry within a month of their husband's death
• Indian widows had to shave their heads