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WorksheetsAncient India
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 3hrs 11mins
The earliest civilization in India developed along which river?
Indus
Ganges
Brahmpautra
Krishna
In the summer, monsoon winds blow into India from where bringing heavy rains that can cause terrible floods?
Mountains
Mohenjo Daro
Indian Ocean
Harappa
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro?
Each stood near a towering fortress.
They are both located on the Indus River.
Their streets were lined with storehouses, workshops, and market stalls.
There was no source of water near them.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Aryans?
Aryans lived in small communities, based on family ties.
Aryan villages were governed by rajas.
Aryans were not farmers.
Each group had its own leader, often a skilled warrior.
What is the name of the Aryan religion?
Hinduism
Brahmanism
Jainism
Sikhism
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Hinduism?
It is a blend of many ideas from different sacred texts and cultures.
They were monotheistic.
Everyone has a soul, or atman, inside them.
They believe in reincarnation.
Which of the following religions is monotheistic?
Buddhism
Jainism
Hinduism
Sikhism
Which of the following is not a basic principle of Jainsim?
Injure no one unless it is for food.
Tell the truth.
Do not steal.
Own no property.
What are the two other names Siddhartha Gautama is also known as?
Buddha
Noble
Raja
"The Enlightened One"
People can overcome ignorance and desire by following an eight-fold path that leads to:
Wisdom, wealth, and power
Wisdom, enlightenment, and salvation
Salvation, power, and wealth
Enlightenment, power, and salvation
The Buddha’s opposition to what helped him win support from the masses?
Caste System
Enlightenment
Wealth
Reincarnation
Two major branches of Buddhism were created over time. Which group tried to follow the Buddha’s teaching exactly as stated?
Theravada
Mahayana
After converting to Buddhism, Asoka did not launch any more wars of conquest. Which of the following was a resource he DID NOT use to improve the lives of his people?
Had wells dug
Had roads and rest houses built
Planted trees
Promoted the arts
Which of the following is NOT an advancement made by the Gupta and Indian scholars?
They created the zero.
They developed the Hindu-Arabic numerals.
They could perform surgery.
They thought the earth was flat.
The process of rebirth
Subcontinent
Sanskrit
Reincarnation
Karma
Nirvana
The effect that good or bad actions have on a person’s soul
Subcontinent
Sanskrit
Reincarnation
Karma
Nirvana
A large landmass that is smaller than a continent
Subcontinent
Sanskrit
Reincarnation
Karma
Nirvana
The most important language of ancient India
Subcontinent
Sanskrit
Reincarnation
Karma
Nirvana
A state of perfect peace
Subcontinent
Sanskrit
Reincarnation
Karma
Nirvana
Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons
Meditation
Monsoons
Caste System
Metallurgy
Inoculation
Divided Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation
Meditation
Monsoons
Caste System
Metallurgy
Inoculation
Injecting a person with a small dose of a virus to help him build up defenses
Meditation
Monsoons
Caste System
Metallurgy
Inoculation
The focusing of the mind on spiritual ideas
Meditation
Monsoons
Caste System
Metallurgy
Inoculation
The science of working with metals
Meditation
Monsoons
Caste System
Metallurgy
Inoculation
The Indians knew how to create alloys, a mixture of two or more metals. Which of the following is a reason why they would want to create alloys?
Alloys are shinier.
Alloys are sometimes stronger and can be easier to work with.
Alloys had a higher trade value.
Alloys were considered a luxury.
What mountains are located to the west of India?
Himalayas
Zagros
Hindu Kush
Kailash
What present day country is the Indus River located in?
India
China
Turkey
Pakistan
What mountains are located in northern India and are the highest in the world?
Himalayas
Zagros
Hindu Kush
Kailash
Where do the winds blow from in the winter in India creating warm, dry winters?
Mountains
Mohenjo Daro
Indian Ocean
Harappa
What physical feature largely separates India from the rest of Asia?
Mountains
Monsoons
Subcontinent
Breezeways
Which of the following are the Harappans not known for?
They used outhouses.
They developed a system of weights and measures.
They developed India’s first writing system.
They made pottery, jewelry, ivory objects and cotton clothing.
Much of what we known about the Aryans come from what source?
Rajas
Upanishads
The Vedas
The Varnas
Which of the following lists the correct order of the varnas, or social divisions, from highest to lowest?
Sudra, Kshatriya, Brahmin, Vaishya
Vaishya, Brahmin, Sudra, Kshatriya
Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra
Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra, Brahmin
Which of the following are writings that are reflections on the Vedas?
Rigveda
Upanishads
The Vedas
The Varnas
Which of the following was the Indian caste system not based on?
Birth
Wealth
Gender
Occupation
Which of the following is not true regarding Candragupta Maurya?
He ruled with the help of a complex government.
He had a network of spies and an army of 600,000 soldiers.
He gave up his throne to become a Sikh.
Farmers paid a heavy tax in return for the army’s protection.
Which two leaders helped create a Hindu Empire in India?
Candra Gupta I
Samudra Gupta
Candragupta Maurya
Which one of the following is not a work of Sanskrit literature?
Mahabharata
Vishlatin
Ramayana
What is the name of the Buddhist temples that housed sacred items from the life of Buddha?
Stupa
Ziggurat
Alloy
Shrine
What is the name of the collection of stories intended to teach lessons written by Indian writers?
Noble Truths
Panchatantra
Kalidasa
