Ancient India

The Indus River Valley Civilization used a standard set of _______ for trade.

• weights and measurements

• currency

• languages

• laws

Which of the following was NOT a natural resource used by the Indus River Valley Civilization?

• Fresh water

• Fish

• Timber

• Plastic

Why would standard weights and measurements be important for trading goods?

• People could carry heavy weights, which made them stronger.

• Standard weight creation was a highly sought after job.

• This system ensured traders would get the proper amount of a good.

• Standard weights and measurements ensure that people were mostly the same size.

Which materials were used to make objects of worship in Harappan culture?

• paper

• Clay, bronze, and silver

• Iron

• Wood

Which class in the Indo-Aryan social structure is associated with priests?

• Kshatriyas

• Vaisyas

• Brahmins

• Sudras

Which class is at the bottom of the Indo-Aryan social pyramid?

• Sudras/Pariahs

• Vaisyas

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

Which group is not part of the Aryan social classes?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Non-Aryans

• Vaisyas

Fill in the blank: The _______ were the herders, farmers, and merchants in the Indo-Aryan social structure.

• Sudras

• Vaisyas

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

Which class is at the top of the Indo-Aryan social pyramid?

• Sudras

• Vaisyas

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins

Fill in the blank: The _______ were the class of warriors in the Indo-Aryan social structure.

• Sudras

• Vaisyas

• Kshatriyas

• Brahmins