Ancient India Review Quiz

Which conclusion can be made from the discovery of workshops for cloth makers, metalworkers, and bricklayers at Mohenjo-Daro?

• The city had a large population.

• The city had a complex society.

• The city had more workers than the citizens.

• The city was very busy.

How did Mohandas K. Gandhi hope to change the varnas?

• He declared to improve the lives of the untouchables.

• He did not do anything.

• He added another class to the varnas.

• He wanted to improve the Harijans’ lives and didn’t want them to be treated harshly.

What describes the varnas?

• The varnas are classes in the Vedic society.

• It defines whom a person could marry, live, and what work a person performed.

• It is a book of the Vedas.

• It is a class of the Vedic society.

Mohenjo-Daro is considered an advanced ancient city because archaeologists have discovered _____ in many of its houses.

Select the answer that shows the levels in ancient Indian society in correct order from highest to lowest varnas.

• Brahmans, Vaishyas, Dalits, Shudras, Kshatriyas

• Kshatriyas, Dalits, Vaishyas, Shudras, Brahmans

• Dalits, Shudras, Kshatriyas, Brahmans, Vaishyas

• Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, Dalits

How are early Hinduism and later Hinduism similar and different? Describe one similarity and difference.

If little is known about ancient India, how did archaeologists determine the diet of ancient Indians?

Why has it been difficult for historians to learn about the development of ancient India? Please include the following information: understanding that the ancient Indians did not leave many clues behind; to their government or history; the fact that no one has been able to read their language.