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Worksheets6th Grade Indus Valley Quiz - India
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
The lowest ____________, or social grouping based on skill, identified in the Vedas was the __________.
Jati; Kshatriyas
Varna; Sudras
Scholars believe that Indus Valley people used granaries to
store surplus crops.
make cloth from cotton.
Most historians think that Indo-Aryan culture spread through India by
forceful integration.
overland trade.
According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering?
All selfish desires.
Anger
Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?
Its royal tombs hold many artifacts.
Its cities show a high level of planning.
Which of the following statements about modern Buddhism is accurate?
Most Buddhists live in monasteries.
More than two million Buddhists live in the United States.
In Hinduism, a person’s duty to do what is right is called
dharma
karma
What is the main focus of Mahayana Buddhists?
To obtain Buddha’s good deeds.
To obtain Buddha’s compassion.
Who was Chandra Gupta I?
He conquered all of India.
He founded the Gupta Empire.
Why do Hindus worship many different gods while believing that there is one supreme being, or god?
They believe that Brahman is the supreme God force that is present in all things; he takes on many forms.
They do not believe in just one god, this is why they worship many different gods.
Did India make improvements in medicine during the Gupta Empire?
No, they did not help make medical advancements, they were more concerned with growing their empire, protecting themselves, creating more crops for their civilizations, and conquering other nations.
Yes, they made several medical advancements; they created the system of medicine called Ayurveda, which is a book that described many diseases and how to treat them, as well as how to make medicine from plants, animal parts, and minerals.
Look at the map! How did the location of the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro contribute to their development?
Their location near rivers provided rich soil that produced plentiful crops.
Their location was near major trade routes.
