Unit 3 Ancient India Review

What is India called, due to its position in relation to large masses of land and water?

• subcontinent

• continent

• country

• state

Where can you find the most fertile farmland in India?

• The southern plains in Ganges

• The northern plains in Ganges

• The Himalayan Mountains

• The Hindu Kush Mountains

Near what geographic features would people try to settle in Ancient India?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Rivers

Where did the Harappan civilization (part of ancient Mohenjodaro) develop?

• In the Himalayan Mountains

• In the Ganges River Valley

• In the Thar Desert

• In the Indus River Valley

What was one achievement Mohenjodaro had that was different compared to other settlements of that time?

• Sewer System

• Train Stations

• Wheels

• Grocery Stores

What were the nomadic people who moved into India called?

• Guptas

• Aryans

• Sokas

What are the Vedas?

• A collection of shoes

• A collection of songs

• A collection of sacred texts

“Buddha” means one who was _________?

• Awakened

• Strong

• Fearful

• Upset

Who were the first leaders to unify India?

• The Guptas

• The Aryans

• The Mauryas

Name the one achievement that encouraged long-distance trade during the Gupta Empire?

• Telephones

• Well-built roads

• Computers