India Test Corrections

The India subcontinent is part of the continent of:

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• America

Most Indus Valley people lived in or near:

• Farming villages surrounding cities

• Metropolis

• Small towns

• Sea ports

Which of the following statements about monsoons is true?

• They only occur in the spring.

• They always bring disaster to farmers.

• They are seasonal and happen every year.

• They have no effect on daily life in India.

India’s first written language was used to record Hindu Vedas and Vedic texts. What was it called?

• Hieroglyphics

• Calligraphy

• Cuneiform

• Sanskrit

Which famous Indian raja went on to form Buddhism in the hope of easing suffering and helping other achieve spiritual enlightenment?

• Asoka

• Mahavira

• Chandra Gupta

• Siddhartha Gautama

Which feature of Mohenjodaro was quite different from other settlement of that time?

• High wall

• Dirt roads

• Brick homes

• Sewer systems

Asoka was the first ruler to promote the spread of:

• Ahimsa

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Jainism

The _______________ Empire helped spread Buddhism throughout Asia

• Harappa
• Gupta
• Mauryan
• Ming

Which of the following correctly describes how Hindu epics taught proper behavior?

• They taught Indian people to be brave and unite together against the caste system.

• They taught Indian people the importance of following one’s karma and dharma.

• They taught Indian people the dangers of starting a revolution.

• They taught Indian people the true meaning of spiritual love.

Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?

• They wanted to stay pure

• They shared all their goods

• They had to stick to a strict diet

• They did work others considered disgusting