India Review Quizizz

What was the first religion of the Indus River Valley?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What was unique about the flooding of the Indus River Valley?

• The river never flooded.

• Monsoon's caused flooding.

• Flooding was not predictable.

• There are a lot of different rivers in the Indus River Valley.

Who was a part of the highest "varna?" (the highest social class?

• Sudras

• Kings

• Brahmins (priests)

• Nobles

Why did a large number of people in Ancient India convert to Buddhism?

• They converted because it offered them more money.

• They converted because it offered them piece of mind.

• They converted because it offered them more jobs.

• They converted because it offered them hope for a better life in their current life instead of waiting for their next life.

What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism?

• Polytheism means many Gods. Monotheism means no Gods.

• Polytheism means no gods. Monotheism means one God.

• Polytheism means one God. Monotheism means many Gods.

• Polytheism means many Gods. Monotheism means one God.

What is a monsoon?

• A snow storm from the mountains that causes flooding.

• Major winds coming from different directions that cause flooding.

• A big thunderstorm that causes flooding.

What makes the caste system different in India than the social structure of Egypt and Mesopotamia?

People of the Indus River Valley civilization could NOT change their place in the caste system.

• False

• True

What was the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

• Nirvana

• reincarnation

• polytheism

• Hinduism

What is a subcontinent?

• A large landmass that is connected to a mountain.

• A large landmass that is cut off and is an island.

• A large landmass that is close to other civilizations.

• A large landmass that is cut off from the rest of the continent.