Pre-Test: Ancient India

People first migrated to India around 40,000 BCE. What continent did they originate (or come) from?

• Africa
• Europe
• North America
• South America

Ancient India developed the most rigid social hierarchical ordering system of its time, called what?

• ostracism
• caste
• kowtowing
• sari

What responsibility would belong to a member of the Brahmin caste in ancient India?

• leading an army into battle
• trading goods in a marketplace
• performing a religious ceremony
• working as a laborer for a landowner

What role would belong to a member of the Kshatriya caste in ancient India?

• a skilled artisan
• a livestock herder
• a religious teacher
• a government leader

Under the caste system of ancient India, which group had the highest status?

• Sudras, who served as farmers
• Brahmans, who served as priests
• Vaisyas, who served as merchants
• Kshatriyas, who served as warriors

Which statement best explains this feature of the caste system? <br />"The Indian caste system places warriors and soldiers at a higher level than merchants and farmers."

• The priests who occupy the highest caste are first trained as soldiers.
• Security was a concern in ancient India because of its vulnerability to invasion.
• There were fewer merchants and farmers in ancient India than warriors and soldiers.
• Military strength and security were important to the Aryans when they were nomads.

The caste system in India was characterized by what?

• toleration for various religious beliefs
• equality between men and women
• a lack of social mobility
• the right of people to choose their occupations

How did Hinduism develop as a religion?

• Indian leaders were considered to be gods, and they established Hinduism.
• Aryan invaders brought their religion to India, and it combined with other local religions to form Hinduism.
• A prophet lived among the people and taught them the basic beliefs of Hinduism.
• The first people to settle in India had a creation story that developed into Hinduism.

This religion began in India and is related to Hinduism. It spread from India eastward throughout Asia because of the Silk Road. What religion does this describe?

• Buddhism
• Christianity
• Islam
• Judaism

How are Buddhism and Hinduism similar?

• Both believe in a form of reincarnation
• Each religion worships in similar ways
• The religions believe in the same god
• The largest amount of followers live in India