Ancient India

What was the written language of ancient India that is no longer used today but has influenced other Indian languages?

• Sanskrit

• Hindi, which is still widely spoken today and has influenced other languages

• Urdu, which is used in Pakistan and parts of India

• Tamil, which is spoken in southern India

Why is India considered a subcontinent?

• Because it is isolated from the rest of Asia by mountains and water

• Because it is the largest country in Asia and has many languages

• Because it is surrounded only by water and has no mountains

• Because it is part of the continent of Africa

Which two rivers provided fertile soil for farming and transportation in ancient India?

• Indus and Ganges Rivers

• Nile and Amazon Rivers, which are famous for their size

• Yangtze and Mississippi Rivers, which flow through other countries

• Brahmaputra and Thames Rivers, which are important in other regions

Which empire developed medical techniques like surgery and created the symbol 0?

• Gupta Empire

• Harappan Empire, which built houses with clay bricks

• Mauryan Empire, which was known for its large army

• Mughal Empire, which ruled much later

Which of the following was NOT an accomplishment of the Harappan Empire?

• Inventing the printing press

• Establishing a standard measurement of weight and length

• Building straight roads in a grid-like pattern

• Making bronze tools for agriculture

Which ancient language of India is no longer used today but has influenced other Indian languages?

• Sanskrit

• Hindi, which is still widely spoken today and has influenced other languages

• Urdu, which is used in Pakistan and parts of India

• Tamil, which is spoken in southern India

Why is India considered a subcontinent?

• Because it is isolated from the rest of Asia by mountains and water

• Because it is the largest country in Asia and has many languages

• Because it is surrounded only by water and has no mountains

• Because it is part of the continent of Africa

What did the Indus and Ganges Rivers provide for ancient India?

• Fertile soil for farming and transportation by use of boats

• A source of gold and precious stones for trade with other countries

• A barrier that prevented people from traveling between cities

• A place for building temples and palaces

Which accomplishment is associated with the Gupta Empire?

• Developed medical techniques like surgery and created the symbol 0

• Built the largest pyramids in India and invented the wheel

• Discovered electricity and built the first airplane

• Created a new language and invented the printing press

Which of the following was NOT an accomplishment of the Harappan Empire?

• Invented the printing press for making books quickly

• Established a standard measurement of weight and length

• Built two- or three-story houses with clay bricks

• Had a sewer system and fresh drinking water from a city well