Indus River Valley Interactive Notes

What did the river provide to the Harappan Civilization?

• The river provided water for drinking, irrigation for agriculture, and facilitated trade and transportation.

• The river provided a natural barrier against invasions.

• The river provided a source of precious metals and gemstones.

• The river provided a habitat for dangerous wildlife that protected the civilization.

Which of the following are the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

• Suffering, Origin of Suffering, Cessation of Suffering, Path to the Cessation of Suffering

• Birth, Death, Rebirth, Enlightenment

• Karma, Dharma, Samsara, Nirvana

• Mindfulness, Concentration, Wisdom, Compassion

What is the state of oneness with the universe called in Buddhism?

• Nirvana

• Samsara

• Karma

• Dharma

Buddhism spread to which parts of Asia?

• East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan

• Only to Southeast Asia

• Only to South Asia

• Only to Central Asia

What is the significance of Hindu-Arabic numerals?

• They are used only in religious texts.

• They form the basis of modern numerical systems.

• They are used exclusively in ancient manuscripts.

• They are a type of symbolic language.

In the context of Indian achievements, what does inoculation refer to?

• A method of planting crops

• A traditional dance form

• An ancient medical practice

• A type of architectural design

Which class in the caste system is traditionally responsible for religious rituals and teaching?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Shudras

What is the cycle of rebirth determined by in Hinduism?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Moksha

• Yoga

What is the term for the rebirth of the soul in Hinduism?

• Reincarnation

• Nirvana

• Karma

• Moksha

What is the status of women in relation to the Vedas according to the notes?

• The status of women in relation to the Vedas according to the notes is...

• Women were not allowed to study the Vedas according to the notes.

• Women had equal rights to study the Vedas according to the notes.

• Women were considered inferior in the context of the Vedas according to the notes.