Module 5 India Study Guide

Which religion does not have a single founder?

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

What is a varna?

• level of the caste system

• system of laws

• holy text of Hinduism

What do monsoons cause in India?

• Dry weather

• Heavy Rain

• Floods

• all of the above

Which was not a city in the Indus River Valley civilization?

• Ur

• Harappa

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Kalibangan

Which river is sacred to Hindus?

(a)  

Which is the name of the basic belief system in Buddhism?

• Pharaohs are a god

• Four Noble Truths

• 10 Commandments

• Hammurabi's Code

What type of changes did the Aryans bring to India?

• They were very warlike

• They brought a new caste system and religion

• They acted as a tyrant and wanted everyone to follow their beliefs

What type of occupation would be in the Brahmin caste?

• Priest or teacher

• Farmer

• Cleaner

• Warrior or Nobleman

Which achievement was NOT part of Harappa?

• Roads in Grid Pattern

• Wheel

• Sanitation and Sewer Systems

• Architecture with Bricks

Which religion does not believe in a god?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism