Classical India

Most Buddhists are found CLOSEST to which number on the map?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which is the BEST explanation for the geographic location of the these ancient Indian cities and towns?

• They were all located along the Indus for better trade with the Chinese.

• They were all located along the Indus river for military defense purposes.

• They were all located along the Indus River because of irrigation, trade and transportation

• They were all located along the Indus to limit contact with and to stay away from other nations.

The Gupta Empire is considered the "Golden Age" of ancient India PRIMARILY because it

B)C).D)

• was marked by achievements in science, mathematics, and the arts.

• established the role of Buddhism as the central religion of India.

• was the first Indian civilization to unite most of the subcontinent

• defeated the Romans in numerous battles over control of trade routes.

During the Golden Age of India, which of the these were contributions to society?

• laws and politics

• sports and exercise

• mathematics and literature

• textiles and fashion design

According to Hindu beliefs, one's position in the caste system is determined by

• your chosen profession.

• your deeds in a previous life.

• a test you take when you are 15

• the caste system of your husband or wife.

Which statement about the Indus Valley is true?

• The people there practiced the Hindu religion.
• It is the location of India's oldest civilization
• The Aryans left it to live in the mountains
• Life there was very difficult.

Siddhartha founded Buddhism.

• True
• False

Hindus believe in reincarnation

• True 
• False

1) The purpose of the The Great Wall of China, as originally constructed by the Qin Dynasty, was to...

• prevent immigration.

• prevent foreign invasion.

• show the greatness of the emperor

• divide the empire into rival states.

Which ancient site is this?

A)B)C)D)

• The Pyramids

• The Parthenon

• The Colosseum

• The Great Wall