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WorksheetsIndian Civilizations
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 26mins
The Persians used poetry to record their history.
True
False
Which of the following people were descendants of the Aryans? (mark all that are true)
Arabians
Phoenicians
Hittites
Persians
Cyrus the Great lost most of the Persian Empire’s land by the end of his reign.
True
False
The general goals for daily like of Persians included “to ride a horse, to draw a bow and ________”
to laugh heartily
to speak the truth
to pray to God
to eat plentifully
Gandhi fought against the caste system and renamed the “untouchables”.
True
False
Which of the following groups would be included in the lowest caste?
Warriors
Farmers
Priests
Rulers
The Hindu religion believes that souls are reborn after death.
True
False
The caste system is an intricate part of which religion?
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Which of the following is NOT a breakthrough from Gupta Society?
Mathematicians used a number system based on ten
Engineers developed a complex road system
Doctors gave injections to stop smallpox
Surgeons sterilized their tools for sanitation
Which of the following Mauryan emperors took over a kingdom and exiled the King for insulting him?
Chandragupta
Bindusara
Ashoka
Chanakya
Which of the following Mauryan emperors was known for their extreme brutality?
Chandragupta
Bindusara
Ashoka
Chanakya
Buddhism teaches that working hard and achieving success will make you happy.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?
There is suffering
The cause of suffering is wanting
Suffering can end completely
You must believe in Buddhism to end suffering.
Eventually after Buddha’s death Buddhism became less popular in India, but was growing in popularity in China.
True
False
Singing is a large part of Indian music, but the words don’t have much importance.
True
False
A traditional Raga piece is broken into how many sections?
3
1
4
6
India is considered one of the most dangerous places for women in the world.
True
False
What is considered the most important part of Indian cuisine?
Meat
Vegetables
Spices
Carbohydrates
