WorksheetsAncient India Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Type T for True or F for False.
The Indus Valley is located in an area with fertile plains and prone to flooding is significant to its geography.
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The Harappan civilization was NOT the first civilization of India and located in the Indus Valley.
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Flooding in the Indus Valley left behind silt (fertile soil and tiny rocks) which provided ideal farmland.
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Harappan civilization did NOT have well planned cities with fortresses and public wells showing they were an advanced society.
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The Persian Gulf encouraged and allowed trade routes for the Harappan civilization.
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The Harappan seals have pictures of humans and animals that appear to be religious indicating both were NOT important.
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The caste system was based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation.
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Trade helped contribute to the spread of Hinduism through natural human interaction.
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Hinduism influenced Indian culture through the belief that karma does not affect one’s life.
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City builders developed a sewer system and grid-like planned streets in the Indus River Valley.
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The belief of karma might help citizens contribute positively to society.
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The least powerful in the Indian caste system was the Brahmin.
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The Brahmans were the most educated, while the Vaishyas had practical trades.
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a large land mass smaller than a continent
subcontinent
Sanskrit
caste system
Brahman
the most important language of ancient India
subcontinent
Sanskrit
caste system
Brahman
Indian society divided into groups based on a person's birth, wealth, or occupation
subcontinent
Sanskrit
caste system
Brahman
early Hinduism and belief in divine reality
subcontinent
Sanskrit
caste system
Brahman
the largest religion in India today
Hinduism
karma
Brahman
samskaras
the belief that actions in this life, whether good or bad, will decide your place in the next life
Hinduism
karma
Brahman
samskaras
rites of passage to prepare a person for a certain event or for their next stage in life
Hinduism
karma
Brahman
samskaras
