Indian Civilizations Quiz

Which city was part of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Athens

• Harappa

• Rome

• Babylon

Why was the Silk Road important?

• It connected India and China only

• It was used for religious travel

• It allowed trade between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe

• It was used for military campaigns

Who was at the top of the Caste System in India?

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Dalits

• Brahmins

Who founded the Mauryan Empire?

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Akbar

• Genghis Khan

What did Ashoka do during his rule?

• Spread Buddhism and non-violence

• Started wars

• Created the Caste System

• Built the Taj Mahal

Which civilization was in Mesoamerica?

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Roman Empire

• Classical Maya

• Persian Empire

What were the Classical Maya known for?

• Philosophy and medicine

• Math, astronomy, and calendars

• Drama and literature

• Wars and conquests

What was commonly traded on the Silk Road?

• Salt

• Silk

• Potatoes

• Sugar

What geographical feature was important to Early Indian Civilization?

• Amazon River

• Himalayas

• Nile River

• Gobi Desert

What is something the Mauryan Empire and the Classical Maya had in common?

• Both had writing systems

• Both focused on military expansion

• Both practiced Christianity

• Both were located in South America