6.2 India's Rulers and Society Quiz

Who are the Kshatriyas?

• gamblers, cheaters, and liars

• rulers, land-owners, and people in the military

• waitresses, waiters, and bus boys

Nomads fell into which 3 categories?

• kings, queens, and dukes

• servants, beggars, and pick-pockets

• hunters/gatherers, animal herders, and craftsmen/ traders

What are two things the Aryans contributed to life in ancient India?

• wildly patterned clothing; jewelry

• philosophy and elephant training

• religious beliefs / rituals, and cultural customs

What are two things the Aryans contributed to life in ancient India?

• wildly patterned clothing; jewelry

• philosophy and elephant training

• religious beliefs/ rituals, and cultural customs

What were the Vedas?

• religious writings (prayers, chants) that make up the sacred texts

• a choir that sang religious hymns

• a book of lessons for school-aged children

What does the term "culture" refer to?

• the phone number, address, and birthdates of a group of people

• the number of times a person has gone fishing, hunting, or skiing

• the shared characteristics of a group of people

Which one of the following can NOT be included in the definition of culture?

• customs and beliefs

• arts

• food

• fields

The term "society" is often used to refer to ____in general.

• animals

• people

• books

When scholars refer to society, they are looking at the _____ and how it is organized/functions.

• school

• animals

• group

Which of the following is NOT a social class in the Indian caste system?

• Kshatriyas

• Bhramins

• Guptas

• Sudras