Ancient India Review Quiz

What were the main cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Varanasi and Kolkata

• Delhi and Mumbai

• Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

• Chennai and Bangalore

What were the major achievements of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• The major achievements of the Indus Valley Civilization include inventing the internet and social media.

• The major achievements of the Indus Valley Civilization include winning the World Cup in soccer and basketball.

• The major achievements of the Indus Valley Civilization include urban planning, advanced drainage systems, standardized weights and measures, and trade with other civilizations.

• The major achievements of the Indus Valley Civilization include space exploration and colonization of other planets.

What did Asoka do when he became ruler?

• Built roads

• Wrote an Epic

• Attacked another Kingdom

• Taxed his people

Which monsoon season would be best for farming?

• Summer Monsoon

• Winter Monsoon

• Spring Monsoon

• Fall Monsoon

Untouchables were _______.

• High Priests

• Members of the lowest caste

• Government Officials

• Under the lowest caste

What were the major achievements during the Gupta Empire?

• Advancements in mathematics and astronomy. (Decimal system, zero, place value, heliocentric, gravity)

• No advancements in any field; no flourishing of any art form

• Decline in mathematics, astronomy, and metallurgy; decline in sculpture, painting, and architecture

• Advancements in literature, music, and dance; flourishing of agriculture, trade, and warfare

What were the reasons for the decline of the Harappan Civilization?

• Peaceful trade relations with neighboring civilizations

• Lack of cultural development

• Environmental changes, natural disasters, and possible invasions

• Introduction of advanced technology

What are the key beliefs of Hinduism?

• The practice of fasting during Ramadan

• The belief in one god

• The importance of pilgrimage to Mecca

• The concept of karma, dharma, and moksha

What are the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

• The Four Noble Truths are: 1) The truth of joy, 2) The truth of the cause of joy, 3) The truth of the increase of joy, 4) The truth of the path to the increase of joy.

• The Four Noble Truths are: 1) The truth of happiness, 2) The truth of the cause of happiness, 3) The truth of the continuation of happiness, 4) The truth of the path to happiness.

• The Four Noble Truths are: 1) The truth of suffering, 2) The truth of the cause of suffering, 3) The truth of the cessation of suffering, 4) The truth of the path to the cessation of suffering.

• The Four Noble Truths are: 1) The truth of ignorance, 2) The truth of the cause of enlightenment, 3) The truth of the continuation of enlightenment, 4) The truth of the path to enlightenment.

What does "meditating" mean?

• To speak loudly

• To write stories

• To sing

• To think deeply