Ancient Civilizations Quiz

What is a subcontinent?

• A major subdivision of a continent

• A small island near a continent

• A mountain range within a continent

• A large river system in a continent

What does the term 'plateau' refer to?

• A large area of land that is higher than the surrounding lands

• A flat area at the bottom of a valley

• A large body of water surrounded by land

• A small hill in a flat area

What is a monsoon?

• A wind from the south or southwest that brings heavy rainfall to Asia during the summer months

• A dry wind that causes drought

• A seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing winds

• A cold wind that brings snow to the northern regions

What does it mean to domesticate?

• To tame and use for agricultural or other purposes

• To live in a domestic environment

• To adapt wild plants for human use

• To build homes for domestic animals

What is terra-cotta?

• Baked or hardened brownish-red clay

• A type of metal used in ancient sculptures

• A kind of textile used in ancient clothing

• A painting technique used in ancient times

What is a seal in the context of ancient artifacts?

• An object that is pressed into a soft material to leave a design or other mark

• A marine animal depicted in ancient art

• A legal document used to authenticate agreements

• A closure used to prevent leakage

What is reincarnation?

• Rebirth in a new form of life

• The process of a soul leaving the body after death

• A ritual to honor ancestors

• A belief in a single, unchanging soul

What defines a caste?

• A division of society based on differences in wealth, social status, and occupation

• A type of ancient Indian architecture

• A group of people with similar interests

• A religious sect in ancient India

What is Nirvana?

• A state in which the human soul is at perfect peace

• A place where ancient Indian kings lived

• A ritual performed to achieve enlightenment

• A sacred river in ancient Indian beliefs

What is a Stupa?

• A dome-shaped monument where special religious objects are kept and people can worship

• A type of ancient Indian currency

• A traditional Indian garment

• A musical instrument used in ancient Indian ceremonies