Ancient India Review Quiz

What was the main source of livelihood for the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Agriculture

• Hunting

• Fishing

• Mining

Which two major cities were part of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Bangalore and Kolkata

• Delhi and Mumbai

• Chennai and Hyderabad

• Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa

Who were the Aryans and what was their contribution during the Vedic Period?

• The Aryans were a nomadic tribe from Africa who brought advanced agricultural techniques to India.

• The Aryans were a group of Indo-European people who migrated to the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE. During the Vedic Period, their contribution included the composition of the Vedas, the development of the caste system, and the establishment of early Hinduism.

• The Aryans were a civilization from Europe who established the first democratic government in India.

• The Aryans were a group of people from South America who introduced Buddhism to India.

What were the major achievements of the Harappan Civilization?

• Nomadic lifestyle and hunting skills

• Urban planning, advanced drainage system, standardized weights and measures, and sophisticated trade networks

• Advanced weaponry and military conquests

• Invention of the wheel and writing system

What were the main occupations of the people in the Harappan Civilization?

• Fishing, hunting, and mining

• Agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship

• Pottery, weaving, and construction

• Military, government, and education

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

• Invasion by foreign armies

• Environmental factors such as drought, deforestation, and changes in the course of the rivers.

• Economic collapse due to trade imbalance

• Epidemics and diseases

These people were at the top of the caste system...

• traders

• nobles/kings

• brahmans/priests

• warriors

A caste system is a ...

• social structure in India that people were born into.

• way to mend a broken bone.

• social structure where Indian people could move from one caste to another.

• a rigid government plan.

The two major rivers influcened life in India.

• Nile and Platte

• Indus and Ganges

• Indus and Nile

• Tigris and Euphrates