Ancient India Quiz

A nomadic group that invaded India and took control.

• Hindu

• Aryans

• Indus Valley

• Egyptians

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Why were rivers important to early people in India?

• They were used for sports

• They made it easy to travel to other continents

• They gave water for farming, drinking, and bathing

• They were used to keep enemies away

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Where did the Aryans come from?

• South America

• Central Asia

• East Africa

• Northern China

How did the Aryans change life in India?

• They brought a new religion and language

• They built pyramids

• They invented airplanes

• They taught people to fish

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What was the early religion practiced by the Aryans?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Brahmanism

• Islam

What did Brahmanism eventually become?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Islam

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What are the holy texts of Hinduism called?

• The Torah

• The Vedas

• The Scrolls

• The Maps

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What is the caste system?

• A school in ancient India

• A social hierarchy in ancient India

• A type of government in ancient India

• A religious practice in ancient India

Which group was at the top of the caste system?

• Vaishyas

• Shudras

• Brahmins

• Dalits

What was one major teaching of Buddhism?

• Build big cities

• Worship many gods

• Live a life of kindness and peace

• Win every battle

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