Ancient India Test

What group of people migrated to India around 1900 B.C.?

• Mayans
• Aztecs
• Aryans
• Vikings

Which mountain system separates India from Asia?

• Rockies
• Alps
• Himalayas
• Andes

What language did the Aryans develop?

• Arabic
• Latin
• Mandarin
• Sanskrit

What is a subcontinent?

• A small island nation
• A large landmass that is smaller than a continent
• A large ocean
• A vast desert

What were the sacred texts collected by the Aryans known as?

• Vedas
• Bible
• Tripitaka
• Quran

Which rivers provide India with rich soil?

• Mekong, Rhine, and Niger
• Nile, Amazon, and Mississippi
• Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra
• Yangtze, Danube, and Nile

Where did the Indus Valley Civilization begin?

• Around the Indus River
• Around the Nile River
• Around the Amazon River
• Around the Yangtze River

What seasonal winds have a large influence on India's climate?

• Monsoons
• Tornadoes
• Blizzards
• Typhoons

What were the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Paris and London
• Cairo and Istanbul
• Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
• Athens and Rome

What is the core belief of Hinduism regarding the universal spirit?

• Shiva
• Brahman
• Vishnu
• Krishna