Unit 3 Topic 1 Review

Why is India considered to be part of a subcontinent? (4.6, 4.15.a)

• a) It is located farthest south of all the Asian countries.

• b) It is part of an island chain far from the Asian mainland.

• c) It is isolated from the rest of Asia by mountains and water.

• d) It does not share a language or culture with other Asian countries.

Where did ancient Indian peoples move after the decline of the Indus River valley civilization?(4.6, 4.7, 4.15.a)

• a) into Central Asia

• b) near the Ganges River

• c) near the southern peninsula

• d) into the central plateau region

What type of artifact is depicted in this image? (4.2.a, 4.15.b)

• a) a piece of pottery

• b) a piece of leather

• c) a sculpture

• d) a seal

How was this artifact used? (4.2.a, 4.15.b)

• a) as money

• b) as a decoration

• c) to mark ownership

• d) to provide directions

Which of these beliefs is shared by Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism? (4.8, 4.15)

• a) reincarnation

• b) nirvana

• c) karma

• d) caste

Which of the following are achievements of the Gupta empire? Select the TWO correct answers. (4.15.c)

• a) determining Earth is round

• b) creating the first writing system

• c) inventing addition and subtraction

• d) recording the first known sighting of a shooting star

• e) creating the symbol o

Which religion worshiped the god shown in this sculpture? (4.2.a, 4.8, 4.15)

• a) Jainism

• b) Vedism

• c) Hinduism

• d) Buddhism

What is pictured in this image? (4.2.a, 4.8, 4.15)

• a) a Gupta home

• b) an Indus valley city

• c) a Mauryan hospital

• d) a Buddhist place of worship

Under whose leadership was the building in the image constructed? (4.2.a, 4.8, 4.15)

• a) Shiva

• b) Ashoka

• c) Harappan

• d) Samudragupta

What caused the decline of the Gupta empire? (4.15)

• a) the death of Ashoka

• b) the influence of Islamic powers

• c) famine caused by climate change

• d) illness introduced by foreigners