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WorksheetsIndus Valley Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
What was the caste system characterized by?
not being able to move between castes
people were able to choose their jobs
Which phrase best describes Mohenjo-Daro?
An economically and technologically prosperous urban center, that has a high population
An agricultural area in an isolated geographic location
Which of these Indus civilization's technologies supports the idea that its people practiced good hygiene?
drainage sewer system
building made of bricks
Based on the map of Mohenjo Daro and New York City, what similarities can be found between ancient and modern society?
Skyscrapers and other tall buildings
Gridded city streets
In what area are these elements of religion practiced?
Vedas• Reincarnation•Karma
India
China
What similarities do Buddhism and Hinduism share?
Both believe in reincarnation
Each religion worships in similar ways
Which statement BEST describes the early years of the reign of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka?
He was forced to give up some of his power
He often made war to conquer land and enlarge his kingdom
Which factor MOST determined the caste to which a person belonged in ancient India?
family into which one was born
amount of wealth owned
What effect did wars and invasions have on the development of India's trade?
The lack of unity had little effect, because India did not have many products to trade
Trade led to cultural diffusion, flourishing despite the wars.
How did Asoka's changes in governing policy effect the Maurya empire?
The changes weakened the empire.
The changes brought peace and helped to unite his empire.
What type of geography feature would best describe India?
subcontinent
island
What element is needed to develop a society into a civilization?
a surplus of food
politics and government
What did the caste system create?
social and political order
fairness and equality for all people
Buddhism spread rapidly from 500BC to 600AD to many places in Asia.
True
False
A "Golden Age" shows progress in music, art, and literature
True
False
