India

Where was the Indus Valley Civilization?

• China and Mongolia
• Egypt and Sudan
• Brazil and Argentina
• Pakistan and northwest India

Why did the Indus Valley Civilization decline?

• Environmental changes, natural disasters, and possibly invasion by outside groups
• Overpopulation and resource depletion
• Peaceful integration with neighboring civilizations
• Lack of advanced technology

What were some characteristics of the cities built by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Chaotic and disorganized urban layout
• Lack of infrastructure and basic amenities
• Nomadic lifestyle and temporary settlements
• Advanced urban planning and well-organized drainage systems

What did the people of the Indus Valley Civilization rely on to live?

• Mining
• Agriculture
• Fishing
• Nomadic lifestyle

Who was Asoka?

• An ancient Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty
• A Roman emperor
• A Chinese military general
• A famous Greek philosopher

What was the Gupta Empire?

• A European kingdom
• An ancient Indian empire
• A Mesopotamian civilization
• A Chinese dynasty

What was the primary occupation of the people in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Hunting and gathering

• Farming and animal husbandry

• Trading and commerce

• Warfare and conquest

What was the political structure of the Gupta Empire?

• Absolute monarchy

• Democratic republic

• Feudal system

• Theocratic state

How many castes are there in India?

• Thousands
• Millions
• Hundreds
• Ten

What is one way the caste system affects people's social lives?

• It determines their social status, interactions, and opportunities based on their caste.
• It allows people to freely move between castes
• It only affects their religious beliefs
• It has no impact on their social lives