Ancient India Test

One of the most powerful varnas was the Sudra.

• True
• False

The Buddha did not consider himself to be a god.

• True
• False

The the concept of zero was invented in Ancient India.

• True
• False

During his time as ruler, Ashoka became more violent and warlike.

• True
• False

Indian astronomers stated that the Earth was round and revolved around the sun.

• True
• False

India is part of what continent

• Africa.
• Asia.
• Europe.
• South America.

Most Indus Valley people lived in

• farming villages.
• large cities.
• small towns.
• large ranches.

Mahayana Buddhism spread to which of the following countries?

• Cambodia
• China
• Greece
• Thailand

What is one fact about monsoon winds?

• They sometimes blow only in the spring.
• They happen every year.
• They always bring disaster to farmers.
• They have no effect on daily life in India.

During the monsoon rains, winds blow from

• east to west across the Himalaya.
• land to sea.
• sea to land.
• southern India to the north.