Unit 3 Pre-Test

Because of its large size and its position in relation to large masses of land and water, India is called -

• a plateau.

• an isthmus.

• an ecosystem.

• a subcontinent.

Where were the majority of the earliest known settlements in India?

• On the plateau.

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  near the Indian Ocean.

• Besides the rivers and river valleys.

• In the mountains.

How has the location of the Himalayan Mountains benefited India?

• Roads for trade routes.

• Consistent water supply.

• Protection from enemies.

• Prevention of earthquakes.

What do discoveries at Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa suggest about ancient Indian buildings?

• They were built with massive amounts of enslaved labor.

• They were the product of civil engineering and architecture.

• They were derived from principles of ancient Greek architecture.

• They were built by nomads who rejected the idea of permanent settlements.

Among the contributions that the Aryans made to Indian civilization was the caste system. The caste system impacted Indian civilization in that it -

• allowed for the creation of a government system with a strong bureaucracy.

• was a class system that determined many aspects of an individual's life.

• established for the first time an organized system of education and schools for Indians.

• helped influence the growth of Buddhism throughout all the regions of India.

According to Buddhism, what will be the result of saying and doing the right thing?

• Morality

• Wisdom

• Nirvana

• Enlightenment

Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?

• Converting everybody.

• Reaching enlightenment.

• Making elaborate sacrifices.

• Completing a big pilgrimage.

Why is the period of the Gupta Empire known as India's Golden Age?

• It was a time of great achievements in art, architecture, and literature.

• The Gupta emperors incorporated elements of Greek culture into Indian life.

• Chandragupta II's army enjoyed its greatest victories in Indian and Afghanistan.

• The empire was known for its emphasis on educating young Hindu men.

Who were the Aryans?

• The highest caste in Indian society. 

• The original tribes of southern India. 

• A nomadic people who moved into India. 

• A group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings. 

The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are - 

• a collection of sacred texts.

• a group of people from Europe. 

• the three most important deities.

• the temples where rituals were performed.