Early Civilizations in Ancient India

What is a subcontinent?

• a large landmass with at least two rivers that is inhabited by people

• a triangle-shaped landmass

• a distinct landmass that is surrounded by water

• a large landmass that is part of a continent, but distinct from it

The buildings and streets in the city of Harappa were made of cut stone.

• True

• False

There is archaeological evidence that the children of Mohenjo-Daro ______.

• played with toys

• worked on farms

• took part in religious ceremonies

• drove ox carts

Which statement about the Indus Valley is true?

• The people there practiced the Hindu religion.

• It is the location of India's oldest civilization.

• The Aryans left it to live in the mountains.

• Life there was very difficult.

The Aryans had ______. The people of Harappa did not.

• religion

• strong central government

• a river

• written language

The varna system made everyone equal.

• True

• False

What are the earliest hymns, poems, and prayers in Indian culture known as?

• Brahman

• Sudras

• Vedas

• raja

In the varna system, the Kshatriyas were warriors and government officials.

• True

• False

What could a boy from a leading Indian family do that a girl could not?

• study with a guru

• be part of the varna system

• enter an arranged marriage

• live with parents and grandparents

Which of the following statements is true of Aryan farmers?

• If they were bright and worked hard, they could become government leaders.

• They were usually Buddhists.

• They grew spice crops, such as pepper and cinnamon.

• No one knows what language they spoke.