Ancient Civilizations Quiz

What is a subcontinent?

• A major subdivision of a continent

• A small island near a continent

• A mountain range separating two continents

• A large body of water surrounded by land

What is the definition of a plateau?

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

• A lowland area surrounded by mountains

• A large, flat area of land that is lower than the surrounding lands

• A small flat area on the top of a hill

What does the term 'monsoon' refer to?

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

• A dry wind that brings drought to Asia during the winter months

• A wind from the north that brings light rainfall to Asia

• A seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing wind of a region

What does it mean to domesticate?

• To tame and use for agricultural or other purposes

• To adapt to living in wild conditions

• To tame and use for transportation purposes

• To hunt and gather food from domestic animals

What is terra-cotta?

• A baked or hardened brownish-red clay

• A type of metal used in ancient weaponry

• A soft clay used for making pottery

• A material used for building ancient monuments

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 document used to authenticate identity

• A tool used for sealing letters and documents with wax

What is reincarnation?

• Rebirth in a new form of life

• The process of a soul leaving the body after death

• The migration of a soul from one planet to another

• The belief in a single, unchanging life

How is caste defined?

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

• A type of ancient Indian language

• A group of people with common religious beliefs

• A system of government in ancient India

What is nirvana according to the vocabulary list?

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

• A state of chaos and unrest

• A type of meditation practice

• 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 dome-shaped structure used for meditation

• A tall pillar erected to commemorate historical events