WorksheetsIndian Rulers and Society Post-Assessment
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
The religion of the Aryans, who invaded India c. 1500 BCE, evolved into which world Religion?
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Which factor contributed to the development in the Vedic tradition into Hinduism
The teachings of the Buddha
A written form of Sanskrit
The blending of Mauryan and Gupta culture
The conquests of Chandragupta Maurya
Which Aryan Contribution had the most influence over Indian society?
The development of extensive trade networks
The emergence of the caste system
Isolation between Indians and the outside world
Common persecution of non-Indian minority groups
Which factor contributed most to the spread of the Indian number system?
Foreign traders taking the system back to their homelands
the universities in India teaching the numbers to their students
Buddhist missionaries spreading the system on their travels
Outside invaders spreading the system during their conquests
What was the most significant change that took place during the reign of Ashoka?
The Indian caste system was established.
Buddhism spread throughout India.
The population shifted from rural to urban areas
A widespread educational system was created.
Vishnu and Shiva are two of the most important gods in Hinduism.. Vishnu is considered the "preserver" of the universe and Shiva is the "destroyer."
Which statement best explains how Hindus explain how these two contrasting spirits exist?
Hindus consider life an unending struggle for survival
Hindus aspire to move beyond the basic struggle for survival
Hindus believe that balance is a central feature of the universe
Hindus believe that good and evil gods constantly fight for control of the world
Which factor contributed most to the scientific and cultural advances made during the time of the Gupta Empire?
The revival of Hinduism
The rediscovery of ancient writings
The encouragement of foreign trade
The establishment of colleges and universities
The Indian caste system placed warriors and soldier at a higher level than merchants and farmers.
Which statement best explains this feature of the caste system?
The priests who occupy the highest caste are first trained as soldiers.
Security was a concern in Ancient India because of its vulnerability to invasion
There were fewer merchants and farmers in Ancient India than warriors and soldiers.
Military strength and security were important to the Aryans when they were nomads.
How did the caste system affect life in ancient India? What is one example of how the upper and lower castes differed? Be sure to provide details and examples in your answer.
Which of the following is NOT a goal of Hinduism?
Moksha
Kama
Artha
Nirvana
All but which one of the following is part of Buddhism's 4 Noble Truths?
Life is full of suffering
Humans suffer due to their desire for material goods
The way to end suffering is to stop desiring
To stop desiring, one needs a nutritious diet and regular exercise
