Ancient India and Its Civilizations

What geographical feature is found in north India?

• Himalaya mountains

• Ganges Plain

• Bay of Bengal

• Arabian Sea

Which religion is most commonly practiced in India?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Christianity

What was the name of the early civilization that began in India about 5,000 years ago?

• Harappa and Mohenjo Daro

• Aryan

• Mughal

• British

Who led peaceful protests against British rule in India?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Indira Gandhi

• Subhas Chandra Bose

Which two bodies of water border India to the southeast and southwest?

• Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea

• Indian Ocean and Red Sea

• Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea

Most of India forms a _____________, which means it has water on three sides.

• archipelago

• isthmus

• mesa

• peninsula

Which animal is particularly holy in Hinduism and are not allowed to be harmed?

• dogs

• cows

• horses

• cats

Which "wonder of the world" did the Mughals leave behind in India?

• Upanishads

• Arabic

• The Taj Mahal

• The Quibla

Animal Trivia: India is the only country that has _______ and ________.

• lions, tigers

• lions, elephants

• lions, monkeys

• tigers, wolverines

If all religions, like Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Buddhism emphasize the good in mankind; Why do you think we have so much war and conflict? Is is religion or human nature? What if we had no religion; would that be a good or bad thing?