Ancient India Test Review

Seasonal winds that impacted the Indus Valley Civilization

• hurricanes
• typhoons
• tornadoes
• monsoons

Used to construct buildings in the Harappan period

• sand dunes
• mud bricks
• concrete
• marble

The Aryans created a social system, also known as the

• Brahmin
• stupa
• jati
• dharma

The ____ had no rights, given degrading tasks, and were treated inhumanely.

• Untouchables
• Kshatriyas
• Sudras
• Buddhists

During the Harappan period, _______ were created to carry sewage away from the city.

• rahats
• moats
• drainage systems
• ponds

The warrior and military elite class in the caste system of India

• Brahmin
• Sudras
• Kshatriyas
• Untouchables

An ancient spiritual practice that is used as a means to reach enlightenment

• composing music
• varnas
• yoga
• deep sleep

Rock chambers were carved from cliffs and the sides of mountains to be used for religious ceremonies by ____

• priests
• rabbis
• kings
• monks

Burial grounds and mounds in the earth to bury kings and important leaders

• stupas
• rock chambers
• varnas
• jati

Mark ALL of the correct answers for the qualities of Buddhism (Hint: there are 4)

• Humans can achieve nirvana in present life
• appeals to the poor
• forbidden to worship god-like images
• seek wisdom and reject wealth
• supports the social caste system