Unit 1 Assessment - Ancient India

Which map shows where India is located?

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What was the name of the ancient Indian civilization that lived in the river valley south of the Himalaya Mountains?

• Himalayan Valley Civilization

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Ganges Valley Civilization

What was the name of the group of invaders who captured large areas of land in the Indus River valley?

• Aryans

• Outcastes

• Mesopotamians

The beliefs of the Aryans and the Indus people were combined to create what religion?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

Which Hindu holiday, known as the “festival of lights,” celebrates the goddess of wealth and good luck, Lakshmi.

• Sari

• Diwali

How do people of the Hindu religion celebrate Diwali? Choose three.

• Woman wear Saris.

• People go on boat rides.

• Lit clay bowls are placed in the Ganges River.

• Families go to the temples to pray.

How did Prince Siddhartha become the Buddha?

• He gained wisdom by sitting under a special tree.

• He avoided sadness by staying in the palace.

Which ancient king helped spread Buddhism to places outside of India, after he found sadness in the destruction his empire had caused?

• King Agni

• King Asoka