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Ancient India and China

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The ancient language of India is

a)

Hindu

b)

English

c)

Sanskrit

2.

Farming in India relies heavily on _____________, or seasonal winds.

a)

the monsoon

b)

tornadoes

c)

hurricanes

3.

These books are very important to the Hindu people

a)

the Bible

b)

The Vedas

c)

The Book of the Dead

4.

The main religion of India is

a)

Christianity

b)

Hinduism

c)

Buddhism

5.

The main religion of China is

a)

Christianity

b)

Hinduism

c)

Buddhism

6.

Many ancient civilizations, such as India and China, began around

a)

already built cities

b)

mountain passes

c)

river valleys

7.

River are good for farming because flooding leaves behind rich soil called

a)

clay

b)

dirt

c)

silt

8.

The Hindus believed in a __________ system, which meant that you were born into a certain place in society and could never move from it.

a)

social

b)

religious

c)

caste

9.

A _____________ is a long-term rule by a noble family in ancient China.

a)

dynasty

b)

religion

c)

kingdom

10.

Which TWO of the following are great wonders in China?

a)

The Sphinx

b)

The Great Wall

c)

The Wall of Berlin

d)

The Grand Canal

11.

The Buddhists believed that people could only be truly happy once they stopped __________, or wanting things.

a)

hating

b)

giving

c)

desiring

12.

Both Hinduism and Buddhism believe in _____________, or rebirth.

a)

Heaven

b)

no afterlife

c)

reincarnation

13.

India and China's geography was very important because it offered both countries __________________.

a)

protection

b)

good farming land

c)

all of the above

14.

The Han Dynasty was known as the Golden Age, partially because it made improvements to the _____________.

a)

government

b)

ecosystem

c)

writing

15.

Name one thing rivers were useful for in ancient civilizations.

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