Ancient India Achievements and Politics

What was a major achievement of ancient India in terms of urban development?

• Development of the caste system

• Advanced urban planning in the Indus Valley Civilization

• Introduction of the decimal system

• Invention of chess

Which cities are known for their grid pattern street planning in ancient India?

• Delhi and Mumbai

• Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

• Agra and Jaipur

• Bangalore and Hyderabad

What purpose did the large structures like citadels serve in the Indus Valley cities?

• Religious gatherings

• Defense against invasions

• Trade and commerce

• Educational purposes

What was a unique architectural feature in many buildings of ancient Indus Valley cities?

• Use of solar panels

• Early form of air conditioning

• Glass windows

• Elevators

What was one of the first public pools known in ancient civilizations, featured in Mohenjo-Daro?

• The Great Bath

• The Royal Spa

• The Sacred Pond

• The Community Lake

What advanced feature did many homes in the Indus Valley have during the ancient period?

• Solar panels

• Baths and flush toilets connected to a drainage system

• Air conditioning units

• Automated doors

How did the Indus Valley Civilization's achievements compare to those of Mesopotamia and Egypt?

• Less advanced

• About the same

• More advanced

• Not comparable

Which ancient Indian epic is a story about a king named Rama that deals with ideas of duty and ethics?

• Mahabharata

• Ramayana

• Bhagavad-Gita

• Vedas

What significant concept did Indian mathematicians invent?

• The number system

• The concept of zero

• Algebra

• Trigonometry

Which of the following practices were initially created as part of Hinduism and Buddhism and are now practiced worldwide for their health benefits?

• Astrology

• Yoga and Meditation

• Ayurveda

• Feng Shui