Ancient India Test Review

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

• country
• subcontineent
• state
• region

What is the name of the seasonal winds that cause the wet and dry seasons in India?

• hurrican
• tsunami
• Monsoon
• tornado

What physical feature gave the Indus valley natural protection?

• Red Sea
• Mediterranean Sea
• Fertile Crescent
• Himalayan Mountains

What is the name of the writing system of ancient India?

• cuneiform
• hieroglyphics
• sanskrit
• calligraphy

The Himalaya Mountains form India's northern border. What is one possible benefit of the mountains being there?

• roads for trade routes
• constant supply of water
• fertile farmland for crops
• protection from enemies

What geographic feature in India is the highlighted item on the map?

• Indus River
• Ganges River
• Brahmaputra River
• Nile River

What geographic feature in India is the highlighted item on the map?

• Indus River
• Ganges River
• Brahmaputra River
• Nile River

What are the two major rivers of Ancient India?

• Tigris & Euphrates
• Nile & Blue Nile
• Indus & Ganges
• Huang He & Yangtze

Why did the Indians choose not to challenge the caste system?

• It was part of their religious beliefs.
• It was part of their economic system.
• They were afraid of punishment in this life.
• They liked the social class they were born into.

The universal spirit of the Hindu religion is called...

• Re
• Shiva
• Brahman
• Vishnu