India #1

What is the significance of rivers in ancient civilizations according to the text?

• They were used primarily for transportation.

• They were considered sacred and essential for life.

• They were barriers that separated civilizations.

• They were used only for fishing.

Which river is mentioned as giving birth to one of the most ancient civilizations?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Indus River

• Mississippi River

What is a 'kalpa' in Hinduism?

• A type of river

• A day in the life of Brahma

• A sacred text

• A form of meditation

Who is Vishnu according to the text?

• The god of destruction

• The god of creation

• The god in charge of maintaining the cosmos

• The god of war

What is the role of Shiva in Hinduism as described in the text?

• God of wealth

• God of love

• God of destruction and transformation

• God of agriculture

What was the role of Brahmins in ancient society?

• Warriors

• Farmers

• Priests

• Merchants

Which caste was considered the second most important in ancient society?

• Sudras

• Vaishyas

• Kshatriyas

• Dalits

Who were the Dalits in the caste system?

• Priests

• Warriors

• Servants

• People with no caste

What was the lowest caste in ancient Egypt?

• Farmers

• Scribes

• Soldiers

• Slaves

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• A warrior

• A king

• A man who brought a new perspective to the caste system

• A farmer