WorksheetsChapter 6 Ancient India
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The caste system in India was used for what purpose?
to ensure that all people had an adequate income
to prevent the rich from taking too much power
to draft a military capable of defending India from Mongol invasion
to provide social control and conformity according to one's birth
What impact did Emperor Asoka's conversion to Buddhism have on India in the 3rd century BCE?
Muslims resisted, causing a civil war
many Hindus fled in fear of their lives
it brought a period of non violence and toleration
Alexander the Great converted to Buddhism
The Emperor Ashoka is MOST LIKELY related to
a shift from military conquest to non-violence
an empire that failed to expand in India.
the persecution of Buddhist monks.
a war with the Safavid Persians.
Which of these statements is an example of why India can be considered a land of cultural diversity?
The country is rural but with major urban areas.
It achieved independence following World War II.
both Buddhism and Hinduism originated here.
Society has traditionally embraced all classes of people.
The Gupta Empire is considered the "Golden Age" of ancient India PRIMARILY because it
established the role of Buddhism as the central religion of India.
was marked by achievements in science, math, and arts.
was the first Indian civilization to unite most of the subcontinent.
defeated the Romans in numerous battles over control of trade routes.
Which classical civilizations would have relied on monsoon winds to transport trade goods?
Americas
European
Mediterranean
India
This epic poem has been handed down for centuries in India and describes the experience of Rama after his wife Sita was
kidnapped by a demon.
The Iliad
The Mahabharata
The Odyssey
The Ramayana
In what system does an individual's social class dictate what work the person can do and who the person can marry?
caste system
merit system
democratic system
republican system
The Mauryan Empire (322 BCE – 185 BCE) was key in unifying many smaller kingdoms in India and was founded by
Ashoka.
Babur.
Bindusara.
Chandragupta.
The fall of the Mauryan Empire is closely related to the death of Emperor
Ashoka
Babur
Bindusara
Chandragupta
According to Indian religious and philosophical practices, people must fulfill a moral duty which is called
Brahma
Dharma
Karma
Sati
What was the Aryans' written language called?
English
Indian
Spanish
Sanskrit
The sacred texts of Hinduism include the Vedas, Upanishads, and
Ganesha.
the Ganges.
the Harappa.
Bhagavad Gita.
During the Golden Age of India, which of the these were contributions to society?
laws and politics
sports and exercise
mathematics and literature
textiles and fashion design
A basic tenet of Hinduism is the belief that
devas cannot be portrayed in art.
everything in the world is an aspect of Brahman.
it is impossible to achieve moksha.
the founder of Hinduism is Vishna.
The concept of karma is best described as
being reborn into another life.
the relationship between Rama and Sita.
the continuous pattern of life and death.
the sum effect of one's actions during life.
In Hinduism, a person's dharma -or set of spiritual duties and obligations- is based on
their caste and station in life.
the Vedas.
bad karma.
dedication to Vishnu.
If you were going to study ancient Indian texts, which of these would be MOST helpful in your research?
an atlas of Asia
a knowledge of Sanskrit
an understanding of Buddhism
a knowledge of hieroglyphics
Which of these is a main goal of Hinduism?
to achieve spiritual realization and to reach Nirvana.
to perform physical ritual worship ceremonies using the Five Pillars
to follow the Ten Commandments and be forgiven for sins and gain entry to Heaven
to gain knowledge through worship and performing virtuous acts to of charity and kindness
When Buddhism spread into China in the 1st Century CE, it came from its home country of
India
Japan
Korea
Vietnam
Which group of people are considered "unclean" and are outside the caste system?
Impurities
Shudras
Undesirables
Untouchables
Some historians believe the caste system developed as a result of new rules and laws brought on by the invasion of WHICH
nomadic society?
Aryans
Brahmans
Dravidians
Hittites
Which of these played the BIGGEST role in the success of the Aryan Invasions of the 15th century BCE?
The Nile River
Himalaya Mountains
Hindu Kush Mountains
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers
The term "caste system" is MOST associated with
India
China
Asia
Iran
If you were going to pick one of these answers to describe a belief of Buddhists, which one would be TRUE?
God so loved the world that He sacrificed His only Son.
Buddha is the main God and no other gods are to come before him.
Eliminating the desire for material things will prevent suffering.
All true believers must make a pilgrimage to the holy site of Mecca.
