Ancient India Test Practice

Sir John Marshall and his team discovered the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.

• True

• False

The discovery by John Marshall and his team helped archaeologists and historians begin to understand India's past.

• True

• False

The Harappan civilization made few achievements.

• True

• False

Water from the Indus River and the fertile soil in the Indus Valley supported agriculture for the Harappans.

• True

• False

The minds of the Harappan people were inferior to minds today.

• True

• False

Mark all that apply:

Possible reasons for the disappearance of the Harappans include that _____.

• they may have been invaded by another people

• a flood could have driven them from their homes

• a famine could have driven them from their homes

Mark all that apply

Characteristics of the Aryan civilization include that ____.

• they had a written language called Sanskrit

• they built a two-story house

• their way of life became the characteristic culture of both ancient and modern India

Mark all that apply:

The Aryans ____.

• had light chariots with two spoked wheels pulled by horses

• were famous for their hymns, poetry, and prayers

• had well-organized cities

In Hinduism, the divine being is called (a)   .

A belief that everything in the universe is part of a supreme being is called (a)   .