Indus Valley Review

What was the caste system characterized by?

• not being able to move between castes

• people were able to choose their jobs

Which phrase best describes Mohenjo-Daro?

• An economically and technologically prosperous urban center, that has a high population

• An agricultural area in an isolated geographic location

Which of these Indus civilization's technologies supports the idea that its people practiced good hygiene?

• drainage sewer system

• building made of bricks

Based on the map of Mohenjo Daro and New York City, what similarities can be found between ancient and modern society?

• Skyscrapers and other tall buildings

• Gridded city streets

In what area are these elements of religion practiced?

Vedas• Reincarnation•Karma

• India

• China

What similarities do Buddhism and Hinduism share?

• Both believe in reincarnation

• Each religion worships in similar ways

Which statement BEST describes the early years of the reign of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka?

• He was forced to give up some of his power

• He often made war to conquer land and enlarge his kingdom

Which factor MOST determined the caste to which a person belonged in ancient India?

• family into which one was born

• amount of wealth owned

What effect did wars and invasions have on the development of India's trade?

• The lack of unity had little effect, because India did not have many products to trade

• Trade led to cultural diffusion, flourishing despite the wars.

How did Asoka's changes in governing policy effect the Maurya empire?

• The changes weakened the empire.

• The changes brought peace and helped to unite his empire.