Unit Assessment Questions: Ancient India

The ancient Indus valley civilization was located on the continent of .

• South America

• Africa

• Asia

The Aryans used to invade the Indus valley.

• ships

• chariots

• bulls

Ancient cities often developed and grew near a .

• river
• mountain

• volcano

The Hindu gods of protection and destruction are .

• Brahma and Zeus

• Vishnu and Shiva
• Lakshmi and Buddha

The Ganges is the Hindus’ holy .

• mountain

• lake

• river

On Diwali, Hindus celebrate .

• by singing

• by lighting clay bowls filled with oil

• by reading books

As a boy, the Buddha was a .

• prince
• shepherd

• sailor

The Buddha taught his followers by .

• telling Jataka tales
• singing songs

• dancing

The Buddha sought true .

• anger

• fear

• happiness

King Asoka is remembered because he .

• was one of the Aryan invaders

• grew rich

• built hospitals and roads for the people in his ki