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WorksheetsAncient India Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
What is meditation?
a state of peace that is free from suffering and desire
one's spiritual duties
the effect a person’s actions have on their soul
focusing one's mind on spiritual ideas
What is reincarnation?
the rebirth of one's soul
nonviolence and respect for living things
a large part of a continent
an important language of Ancient India
Karma is one's spiritual duties.
True
False
The dharma is each person's spiritual duties.
True
False
What is the caste system?
A social order that has determined one's place in Indian society
A large part of a continent
A wind pattern that influences the climate and leads to wet and dry seasons.
The effect a person's actions have on their soul.
A large part of a continent is called...
subcontinent
monsoon
karma
Brahman
Which letter marks the Arabian Sea?
C
A
G
F
Which letter marks the Bay of Bengal?
C
A
G
F
Which letter marks the Ganges River?
C
A
G
F
Which letter marks the Himalayas?
B
E
D
A
Which letter marks the Hindu Kush Mountains?
B
E
D
A
Which letter marks the Indian Ocean?
A
G
F
D
Which letter marks the Indus River?
A
G
F
D
The subcontinent affected civilization in ancient India because...
it was next to the Indian Ocean and provided a freshwater source
it led to overcrowding in early cities
it provided natural barriers
it resulted in freezing cold temperatures
Monsoons were important in the lives of the ancient Indians because...
it brought freezing wind chills
It brought heavy amounts of rainfall
it brought large amounts of warm air
it brought tornadoes
The Brahman was an invisible energy, force, or spirit that is a part of everyone.
True
False
The Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva were important gods in Hinduism because they represented creation, preservation, and destruction.
True
False
This god was the popular Hindu god of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles.
Ganesha
Brahman
Parvati
Vishnu
For a Hindu to follow their dharma, they must do which of the following?
be honest
have self-control
be nonviolent
perform their job to the best of their ability
Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of Buddhism.
True
False
"Buddha" means the Chosen One.
True
False
"Buddha" means...
Arisen One
Caring One
Enlightened One
In Buddhism, following the Middle Way means finding a balance between which two lifestyles?
anxiety and calm
generosity and selfishness
poverty and wealth
risk and safety
The Four Noble Truths in Buddhism are...
all people suffer
suffering is caused by selfishness
suffering can be avoided
follow the Eightfold Path
have a dharma
What is the purpose of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?
commitment to fasting, meditating, and worshiping the Buddha to reach nirvana
work hard and become a Brahmin to reach nirvana
have an intentional perspective, honorable actions, and mindfulness to reach nirvana
follow the rules in the Vedas and Upanishads to reach nirvana
Which religion incorporates ideas of Hinduism and Islam, encourages meditation, honesty, and to treat others equally?
Buddhism
Jainism
Sikhism
Hinduism
Which advancements were made by the Indus Valley Civilization?
cities organized into grid patterns
drainage systems
baths and flush toilets
a single ruler
karma
The Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagavad-Gita are examples of ...
architecture
literature
medicine
yoga
The Gupta Empire was considered the "golden age" because the economy was strong and there were great advancements in art, literature, math, medicine, metallurgy, and science.
True
False
What was found by archeologists that showed the Indus Valley Civilization had a successful trading economy?
documents aboard boats
massive warehouses
Harappan trading seals in Mesopotamia
The varnas in India's social hierarchy are ...
Brahmin
Kshatriya
Vaisya
Sudra
Dharma
Ancient Indians were motivated to complete the duties of their varnas because...
they'd reach a higher level of enlightenment
they wouldn't be drafted in the army
they would escape reincarnation
they'd receive retirement funds
A job assigned at birth based on their family's line of work.
jati
temple
currency
language
Dalits were expected to do which jobs?
collect garbage
filled government positions
sold goods
servants
Within the caste system, people's choices in marriage, friendship, education, and employment were limited.
True
False
Historians know little about the Indus Valley Civilization because they are unable to translate their writing system.
True
False
Which image shows Sanskrit?
A
B
C
D
This body of water was a sacred site in Hinduism.
Arabian Sea
Bay of Bengal
Ganges River
Indus River
What is a geographical similarity between Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India that helped them survive?
deserts
forests
mountains
rivers
Chandra Gupta II promoted the arts, sciences, and Hinduism while expanding the Gupta Empire.
True
False
