Ancient India Unit Test

Why did early civilizations develop near the Indus River?

• The river protected them from invasions

• The river created natural borders

• The river connected them to the ocean

• The river provided fertile soil and water for farming

Which feature shows that Indus cities were well planned?

• Randomly placed houses

• Large palaces

• Grid-like streets and drainage systems

• Stone temples

What was one main job of people in the Indus River Valley?

• Mining gold

• Farming crops like wheat and barley

• Sailing long-distance ships

• Writing laws

Which item provides evidence that the Indus people traded with others?

• Fortresses

• Seals and standardized weights

• Temples

• Weapons

What role do monsoons play in India?

• They affect rainfall, bringing wet or dry seasons

• They create mountain ranges

• They control government laws

• They stop trade

Who founded the Mauryan Empire?

• Ashoka

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Harappa

What event caused Ashoka to change how he ruled?

• A famine

• The Kalinga War

• A rebellion

• The fall of the Indus cities

How did Ashoka share his ideas with people across the empire?

• Through books

• Through messengers

• Through stone pillars with carved messages

• Through speeches

What best describes the caste system?

• A government based on voting

• A system of social classes based on birth

• A trade network

• A religious ceremony

Why was the Taj Mahal built?

• To celebrate a military victory

• To honor a god

• To serve as a palace

• To honor Shah Jahan’s wife