Chapter 1 Lesson 2 South Asia's History

One of the oldest known civilizations originated near the Indus River.

• True

• False

Merchants were the top class in the social system of the ancient Aryans.

• False

• True

Hinduism is the main religion of India.

• True

• False

Mughal rulers were Muslim rather than Hindu.

• True

• False

Mohandas Gandhi organized violent resistance to British rule.

• True

• False

What sign of advanced civilization did the Indus Valley people leave?

• brick houses with drains and bathrooms

• long poetic texts known as the Vedas

• an extensive system of aqueducts between cities

• a system of social classes

What is “karma”?

• the belief that life is full of suffering

• the belief that a disciplined child makes a better adult

• the belief that actions in this life can affect one’s next life

• the belief that selfish desire will be punished

Which is a true statement about Akbar the Great?

• He was a pious Hindu.

• He ignored religious scholars.

• He punished Hindus who converted to Islam.

• He encouraged freedom of religion.

What was the British imperialist rule of India called?

• the Vedas

• the Raj

• the Sanskrit

• the varnas

Which two new religions arose in South Asia around 500 b.c.?

• Hinduism and Jainism

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• Jainism and Buddhism

• Jainism and Islam