Ancient India Vocab

What is the ancient language of India, in which many classical texts are written?

• Hindi

• Sanskrit

• Tamil

• Urdu

Which ancient texts are considered the oldest scriptures of Hinduism?

• Upanishads

• Vedas

• Ramayana

• Mahabharata

What is the term used to describe the social hierarchy system in India?

• Democracy

• Caste

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Which religion is primarily associated with the concepts of karma and dharma?

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

Which ancient civilization was located in the northwestern regions of South Asia?

• Mesopotamian

• Egyptian

• Indus Valley

• Chinese

Which archaeological site is known for its advanced urban planning and architecture in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Lothal

• Harappa

• Athens

• Rome

Which city was one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization?

• Babylon

• Mohenjo-daro

• Alexandria

• Carthage

What type of government is ruled by religious leaders or based on religious laws?

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Autocracy

• Republic

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Advanced drainage systems

• Pyramids

• Granaries

• Urban planning

Which of the following is a sacred language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism?

• Latin

• Sanskrit

• Greek

• Hebrew