Ancient Civilizations of India Review

What is the highest peak in the world located in the Himalayas?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Fuji

• K2

Which river is considered the most important in Indian culture?

• Indus River

• Ganges River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

What was one of the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Cairo

• Rome

• Athens

• Harappa

What advanced feature did the Indus Valley Civilization have in their cities?

• Drainage System

• Skyscrapers

• Internet

• Solar Panels

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization according to some theories?

• Invasion by another civilization

• Alien abduction

• Natural disasters

• Climate change and social issues

Who were the Aryans?

• A tribe from the Amazon

• Merchants from Mesopotamia

• Nomadic pastoralists from the Eurasian steppe

• Farmers from the Nile valley

What was the name of the text credited to Chanakya that covered political science, economic principles, and military strategy?

• The Ramayana

• The Arthashastra

• The Mahabharata

• The Vedas

Who were considered the priestly class in the Varna system?

• Sudras

• Vaisyas

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

What was the primary occupation of the Sudras in ancient Indian society?

• Priests

• Warriors

• Merchants

• Manual Labor

What was the role of the Dalits in ancient Indian society?

• Manual Labor and Unwanted Jobs

• Teachers and Scholars

• Priests and Religious Leaders

• Rulers and Administrators