WorksheetsUnit 5 Chapter 7 India Test Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which would be the best definition of a monsoon?
Seasonal Summer rain and winds that are continuous, heavy and found in the Indian Ocean or South Asia
Seasonal Spring rain and winds that are continuous, heavy and found in the Atlantic Oceans or South-Western Canada
Seasonal Winter rain and winds that are light, don't last long and are found in the Meditteranean Sea or North-Western Antarctica.
An Indian social class system, where members of society are restricted in jobs and social situations.
Caste System
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Pyramid System
Which answer BEST describes what the Himalayas provided to the developing civilizations within the Indus Valley?
mountains for hiking
grasslands for cattle grazing
rivers for fishing
natural boundary from invading cultures
What were the Inidans first to invent?
a numbering system
potters wheel
cart
the zero
Which of the following is NOT one of the "Four Noble Truths" found in the teachings of the Buddha?
The way to end suffering is to overcome desire
There is no way to overcome desire
The cause of suffering is desire
Suffering and misery is universal
What three major river systems flow out of the Himalayas?
Tigris, Euphrates, and Sefid Rud Rivers
Nile, Chari, and Benoue Rivers
Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Indus Rivers
Helmand, Murgap Deryasy, and Kabul Rivers
The Indus River flooded frequently, leaving behind a rich, fine-grained soil called ____________.
dirt
gold
silt
sand
The ancient city of Harappa is located in which river valley?
Nile River Valley
Indus River Valley
Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys
Yangtze River Valleys
The BEST description of the main goal of those who practice Hinduism is ____________.
to read all of the Vedic texts
to reunite their soul with Brahman
to make sure not to harm any living thing
to achieve enlightenment
Indian Brahmanism is an early form of Hinduism, which obtained its beliefs and practices from what?
the Torah
the Quran
the Vedas
the Four Noble Truths
Which religion teaches that everything has an aspect of Brahman?
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Hindus believed in the doctrine of ____________, which allowed people who performed good deeds to be born into a higher caste.
Karma
Dharma
Samsara
Dukkha
After coming from a family with lots of money, Siddhartha Gautama set out on a spiritual journey when he first encountered _____________.
great treasure
sacred text Vedas
sickness and death
crime and punishment
What is the ultimate goal for Buddhists?
to reach nirvana
to reach samsara
to reach Dukkha
to reach Brahmanism
What is one belief that Hinduism and Buddhism share?
the rejection of the Caste System
the denial of existence of gods
that priests are not more worthy than regular people
the cycle of death and rebirth
The teachings of Siddhartha Gautama inspired which religion to begin?
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Which of the following leaders became a Buddhist and sent missionaries to spread Buddhism throughout other countries?
Dalai Lama
Bhagavad Gita
Ashoka
Siddhartha Gautama
The system of Arabic Numerals adopted by Western Europeans was originally created by who?
the Chinese
the Romans
the Japanese
the Indians
