India Exam Review

This photograph provides evidence for which statement?

• Ancient Harappan cities were built around a system of urban planning.

• Ancient Harappan cities were built with enslaved labor.

• Ancient Harappan cities were built around a temple complex.

• Ancient Harappan cities were built without housing for the citizens.

The architecture and writings produced in classical Indian society were influenced by what?

• social equality

• religious beliefs

• democratic practices

• scientific discoveries

Why was it very unlikely for members of different classes to marry in Ancient India?

• Other cultures forced their laws upon society.

• Citizens were forced to donate their money when married.

• The caste system prevented it.

• Religious leaders promoted it.

Which geographical feature creates annual periods of heavy rainfall in parts of India?

• Euphrates River

• Jordan River

• monsoon winds

• tsunamis

Which are achievements of Ancient Harappan civilization? Select two that apply.

• compass

• gunpowder

• metal structures

• sewer systems

• gridded road systems

Hinduism originated from which traditions?

• Aryan

• Buddhist

• Christian

• Jewish

This chart provides evidence for which statement?

• Ancient Indian civilizations were forced to study foreign medical practices.

• Ancient Indian civilizations did not study the impacts of medical issues on the human body.

• Ancient Indian civilizations developed complex medical practices.

• Ancient Indian civilizations were unable to diagnose and treat medical issues.

How did the caste system impact Ancient Indian civilizations?

• It increased the rights of all citizens.

• It divided society into rigid social classes.

• It promoted social mobility.

• It distributed land to all citizens.

This excerpt describes which element of Hinduism?

• the Eightfold Path

• the belief in reincarnation

• the Four Noble Truths

• the belief in polytheism

This is a map of Asia. Which number correctly identifies the location of the subcontinent of India?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4