Ancient India - Unit Test

At the top of India's Caste System are the Brahmin, what jobs do Brahmin typically do?

• Dalits
• Warriors
• Priests
• Merchants

What is reincarnation?

• eternal happiness
• when a person dies, and is reborn
• a life force
• a flower that exists in eastern India

What was the typical layout of streets in the cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• a grid-like pattern

• randomly arranged

• concentric circles

• no defined streets

Which of the following are major rivers in India?

• Tigris and Euphrates
• MIssiissipi and Alleghany
• Nile and Amazon
• Indus and Ganges

Who founded the Mauryan Empire and was the first true Emperor in India?

• Chandragupta Maurya
• Taylor Swift
• Ramses II
• Chandra Gupta I

Discuss the reasons why ancient civilizations thrived in the Indus River Valley. Identify at least two geographical features that contributed to their success and explain their significance.

Describe the historical origins of India's caste system and outline the roles traditionally associated with each caste.

What are TWO key differences between Buddhism and Hinduism?

List ONE advantage of the Caste System in India and list TWO disadvantages of the Caste System in India.

Discuss two significant contributions of the Mauryan and Gupta Empires, and provide an explanation for the decline of each Empire.