India Lesson 6: Indian Advancements

What are Hindu Temples known to look like?

• Made of wood

• Dome shaped buildings

• Carved from mountains

• Stone buildings with huge towers and carvings

What are Buddhist Temples known to look like? (two are correct)

• Made of wood

• Dome shaped buildings

• Carved from mountains

• Stone buildings with huge towers and carvings

What is a STUPA?

• A Hindu temple

• A type of painting

• A mountain

• A dome shaped temple of Buddhism

What do the paintings in India's temples usually depict?

• Scenes of everyday life and religious ceremonies

• Abstract art

• Landscapes

• Portraits of rulers

What language was the writing of India originally done in?

• Tamil

• Sanskrit

• English

• Hindi

What is the Mahabharata about?

• A journey to enlightenment

• Two families fighting for the throne

• A prince saving his wife

• Creation of the world

Who is the Ramayana about?

• A prince who wants to learn religion

• Two families fighting for the throne

• A prince who has to slay demons and save his wife

• All the gods

What does The Panchatantra teach?

• Mathematics

• History

• Morals or lessons

• Science

What metal did ancient Indians primarily use for tools and weapons?

• Gold

• Iron

• Bronze

• Copper

What did ancient Indians create that we use today?

• The map of the world

• The calendar

• The number system

• The alphabet