Ancient India 1

The passage below describes a part of the life of the Indus people. Eventually, not all the people needed to farm. Many people made tools and constructed houses. Some supported themselves by trading extra food and goods. The Indus people prospered and built the cities of Mohenjo, Daro, and Harappa. Based on the passage, which explains what best allowed people to move away from farming and into specialized jobs?

• Trading goods

• A surplus of food

• An increased population

• The development of irrigation systems

Which statement best describes the caste system in ancient India?

• The Dalit included warriors and kings.

• Priests were considered more important than kings.

• Commoners held a higher social status than merchants and landowners. 

• The members of one caste can move to a different caste level within one lifetime.

How is the Hindu religion similar to that of Mesopotamia and Egypt?

• They were all monotheistic.

• They all have aspects of polytheism

• Religion influenced the caste system.

• The civilizations all believed in reincarnation.

During which empire did advancements in math take place?

• The Gupta Empire

• The Ashoka Empire

• The Mauryan Empire

• The Gautama Empire

Which of the following is a similarity between the Ancient River Valley Civilizations?

• Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India all spread the ideas of monotheistic religions.

• Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India had female rulers that were determined to conquer the world

• Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Indian civilizations developed social classes based on occupation. 

• Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India used agriculture to spread their economic influence to other nations.