Chapter 5 Review

What two ancient cities were discovered in the Indus River Valley?

• Harappa

• Cairo

• Ur

• Mohenjo Daro

What was surprising about the archaeological finds at Mohenjo-Daro?

• They discovered they were a warlike people.

• They found that they were incredibly primitive, or uncivilized.

• They determined they were very religious and had many shrines.

• They determined they were incredibly advanced for their time period.

What is a subcontinent?

• Another name for a large country

• A large, distinguishing part of a continent

• A smaller version of a continent found in another region

• A large landmass that does not belong to a continent

What geographical feature separates the Indian subcontinent from other countries?

• Indus River

• Pacific Ocean

• Himalayan Mountains

• Mediterranean Sea

Why is the Mohenjo-Daro civilization so mysterious?

• We don't understand what they ate.

• We cannot yet interpret their language.

• We have no information about their architecture.

• We do not know where they are located.

What nomadic group invaded India from the north around 1500 B.C.?

• Aryans

• Harappans

• Mongols

• Greeks

What term means the religious duties of Hindus?

• reincarnation

• dharma

• Vedas

• Brahman

What role did the highest caste in Indian culture have?

• merchants

• priests

• warriors

• farmers

What term is the result that comes from your actions?

• reincarnation

• karma

• dharma

• nirvana

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

• Be reincarnated

• Acquire wealth and power

• Unite with Brahma

• Achieve nirvana