WorksheetsAncient India
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 26mins
What is the largest mountain chain in India?
Himalaya
Ghats
Thar
Indus
The blue line represents which physical feature?
Indian Ocean
Indus River
Ganges River
Himalaya Mountains
What physical feature is represented by the red line?
Indian Ocean
Ganges River
Himalayan Mountains
Indus River
What is the name of the body of water surrounding India?
Ganges River
Indus River
Brahmaputra River
Indian Ocean
The plain near the rivers were (choose 2)
good for farming
good for trade and travel
bad for Hinduism
often dried up in the summer
good for worshipping Buddha
“For the millionth time I asked myself why they couldn’t judge me on where I stood. Why did they always have to judge me on where I came from.” -Narendra Jadhav
This person was a member of which caste?
Brahamins
Rulers
Merchants
Untouchables
“Souls have different journeys. The best thing to know is, not what everybody else does, but what you do. Self-discovery essentially is finding your own dharma, your own rhythm”. - Frederick Lenz
Based on this quote, dharma most likely means:
Duty
Reincarnation
Everything comes back to you
Samsara
“Think good thoughts, say nice things, and do good for others. Everything comes back to you”
This quote is most similar to which Hindu belief?
Dharma
Karma
Samsara
Eightfold Path
Leader left worldly possessions behind to find enlightenment
Hinduism
Buddhism
Both
Belief in dharma, karma, and samsara
Hinduism
Buddhism
Both
Belief in the Eightfold Path
Hinduism
Buddhism
Both
Belief in polytheism, many gods
Hinduism
Buddhism
Both
Which did Mohenjodaro, the Ancient Indian civilization, NOT HAVE?
A public sewer system
Running water
Public bath
A written language that we understand today
The focus is on enlightenment, or finding truth
Hinduism
Buddhism
Both
Belief in the 4 Noble Truths
Hinduism
Buddhism
Both
The Ganges River is holy/pure to this religion
Hinduism
Buddhism
Both
Reincarnation is the belief that:
People should fulfill their duty.
There are many gods.
People will be reborn into a new body after death.
There is only one god.
This empire was a time of peace and prosperity in India, their “Golden Age”.
Mauryan
Gupta
Akkadian
Babylonian
Which of these advancements were part of the Gupta Empire? (Choose 4)
Universities
The letter system we use today
The number system we use today
Part of the Silk Road
Medical Guides for Doctors
What similarity existed in Egypt, Mesopotamia, & India?
All of these cultures buried their rulers in pyramids.
The valleys that gave birth to civilizations were formed by great rivers.
These civilizations were all located near the Indian Ocean.
Elephants and camels were the main forms of transportation.
Which of the following is a false statement about the Indian caste system?
It is the name of the Indian social structure.
It is held together by their religious beliefs of one's self-reliance for salvation.
The belief in reincarnation and karma made society conform to its boundaries.
Members were able to move up in rank and socialize with others from different backgrounds.
What is the one supreme spiritual consciousness that Hindus believe makes up all of life and each of their gods? It is the presence of god in all things.
Brahman
Vishnu
Shiva
Thor
Ra
Which Hindu god is the destroyer in order to allow for reincarnation?
Vishnu
Brahma
Shiva
Ra
What does the Hindu greeting "Namaste" translate to?
I bow to the peace within your heart.
I bow to the divine spark within you.
I bow to the harmony of all living things.
I bow to the gods within you.
The process in which you are born, live, die, and then begin the cycle again and can be repeated many times.
Vedas
Dharma
Karma
Samsara
In India, a GURU is a __________________.
Priest
Doctor
Teacher
Pet
The fixed social class into which a person is born is called...
Vedas
Caste
Dharma
Karma
A person's duty or what is right for him or her is called......
Karma
Vedas
Dharma
Guru
The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives is called....
Dharma
Guru
Karma
Samsara
The oldest texts in Hindu that contains hundreds of sacred hymns is called.....
Guru
Vedas
Karma
Dharma
Which of the following religions was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, and is based on the idea of reaching enlightenment?
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama found enlightenment while sitting under what kind of tree?
Cherry
Birch
Bodhi
Willow
Which of the following is NOT true?
Siddhartha Gautama was incredibly moved by all the suffering in the world.
Worldly possessions and riches will help you reach enlightenment quicker.
Siddhartha Gautama was born a prince.
Siddhartha Gautama taught living "the Middle Way" where one does not live in one extreme or the other.
In Buddhism, one of the main beliefs is that suffering is present in all things, and nothing lasts forever.
True
False
What is the Buddhist religion's list of steps toward enlightenment?
The Holy Trinity
The Eightfold Path
The Vedas
The Five Pillars of Islam
The Ten Commandments
The Mauryan Empire was responsible for unifying India and for the spread of Buddhism under the rule of King Asoka.
True
False
The final goal of Buddhism is to reach a state of Nirvana.
True
False
Based on the context of this passage, what do you think the word segregate means?
Poverty-stricken
Shared
Religious Groupings
Separate
In the India Caste System, you may freely marry outside of the caste you were born into.
True
False
End goal is to break free from samsara
Hinduism
Buddhism
Both
The story of Rama & Sita is a myth of this religion
Hinduism
Buddhism
Both
Uses the caste system to place people in social groups
Hinduism
Buddhism
Both
Which Hindu god is the creator?
Vishnu
Brahma
Shiva
Ra
Which Hindu god is the preserver and brings harmony to Earth?
Vishnu
Brahma
Shiva
Ra
What games did the people of Mohenjodaro most likely play?
Chess
Dice
Cards
Marbles
Which of the following is NOT true of the 4 Noble Truths? (Select 2)
Suffering is present in all things and nothing lasts forever.
Suffering will disappear if you are born into a good family.
The way to stop your desires and cravings is to follow the Eightfold Path.
Only people in bad castes suffer.
How did Asoka communicate his policies and beliefs with his people?
Scrolls
Public Speeches
Professional Development Trainings
Rock Edicts
Which event for Asoka was life changing and responsible for his spiritual transformation?
Found a Buddhist Temple
Battle of Kalinga
Death of Asoka's grandfather
Seeking higher education
Why might Asoka have wanted to conquer the eastern lands of Kalinga?
Kalinga controlled the Arabian Sea.
Kalinga had many rivers.
Kalinga had many Indian Ocean trade routes.
The Mauryan Empire needed more land.
Which of these BEST answers the compelling question, "How can religion shape a civilization's interactions?"
Religion has shaped India because it tells them what to believe and what their traditions are.
Buddhism was spread throughout Asia on the Silk Road during Asoka's reign.
Hindus worship the Ganges, but Buddhists do not.
Both Hinduism and Buddhism share similar beliefs of Dharma, Karma, & Samsara. The caste system in Hinduism especially affects one's social status and occupation.
