Unit 3 - Early Migrations - Vocabulary

_________ refers to the movement of people from one place to another.

• Migration

• Immigration

• Emigration

• Travel

The term 'steppes' refers to which of the following?

• A type of forest

• A large area of flat unforested grassland

• A mountain range

• A desert region

What is the term 'Sanskrit' best defined as?

• A type of ancient Indian script

• A classical language of India

• A form of traditional Indian dance

• A style of Indian painting

Anatolia is a historical region located in which present-day country?

• Greece

• Turkey

• Egypt

• Italy

The term 'Vedas' refers to which of the following?

• Ancient Indian scriptures

• A type of Indian cuisine

• A traditional Indian dance

• A popular Indian festival

What is the term 'Brahmin' best defined as?

• A member of the highest Hindu caste, traditionally priests or scholars.

• A type of Indian cuisine known for its spices.

• A popular Indian festival celebrated with lights.

• A traditional Indian garment worn by women.

The term 'Caste system' refers to a social stratification system found in which country?

• United States

• India

• China

• Brazil

The term 'Untouchables' refers to which group in the Indian caste system?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Dalits

What is the term 'Krishna' best defined as?

• A Hindu deity, an incarnation of Vishnu

• A famous Indian festival

• A sacred river in India

• A traditional Indian dish

What is the Mahabarata?

• A type of Indian cuisine

• An ancient Indian epic

• A traditional Indian dance

• A famous Indian festival