Ancient India Story

What season is approaching in the beginning of the story?

• Winter

• Summer

• Monsoon

• Spring

Who is Shanti's master and king?

• Alexander the Great

• Changragupta

• Bindusara

• Asoka

What does Shanti believe is the cause of all suffering?

• War

• Desire

• Wealth

• Power

What animal played a crucial role in the battle of Kalinga?

• Horses

• Camels

• War elephants

• Chariots

What philosophy does Shanti follow?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Polytheism

• Christianity

What does Shanti suggests may have been the downfall of Mohenjo-Daro?

• War Elephants

• Buddhism

• drought or climate change

• Hinduism

define "tranquility"

• a hostile or aggressive act

• serving another

• a step on the eightfold path

• a state of peace and quiet

define "torment"

• state of eternal bliss

• a happy mindset

• to cause great pain or suffering

• taking control of an enemy

define "Mahouts"

• people who train elephants

• people who train soldiers

• people who teach Buddhists

• Hindu gods

Compare this story to the textbook reading. Thinking about how you learn, would you prefer to learn about ancient civilizations through stories like this, or the textbook? Explain your answer.