India, China and Persia Test

What are two effects the caste system had on the people of ancient India?

• Occupations were determined by one's caste

• Buddhism became the main religion of India

• Indian culture was spread throughout Asia

• Strong prejudices developed against lower castes

Ancient India, one of the world's first civilizations, developed along the —

• Indus River

• Tigris River

• Nile River

• Euphrates River

Where did the philosophy of Buddhism originate?

• Egypt

• India

• China

• Japan

What did the Indo-Aryans bring to India?

• Hospitals

• Writing

• Concept of zero

• The Caste System

Which geographical feature separates India from China?

• Himalaya Mountains

• Huang He River

• Indian Ocean

• Gobi Desert

In Hinduism, what is the relationship between karma and reincarnation?

• Reincarnation will determine a person's future karma

• An individual's bad karma will end the cycle of reincarnation

• Reincarnation will result in the escape from the cycle of karma

• An individual's good karma will help end the cycle of reincarnation

The table lists characteristics of -

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Hinduism

Which of the following best completes the shaded area on the diagram?

• Major religion of India today

• Strict social class system

• Believe in the Four Noble Truths

• Sacred texts include the Vedas

Which empire is described as the Golden Age of classical Indian culture?

• Gupta Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Harappa Empire

• Indo-Aryan Empire

The Gupta Empire made a major contribution to world civilizations by developing —

• the production of porcelain

• long-lasting roads

• wind-powered boats

• the concept of zero