WorksheetsAncient India
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins
Monsoons provide an excellent source for Indian farmers to irrigate their crops. What does irrigate mean?
To supply water to farmland and crops
To flood a young crop
To provide large amounts of sunlight to encourage growing
To deliver just the right amount of Vitamin A to help growth
The caste system was first put in place in India thousands of years ago. Which of the following describes the caste system
It is a system that treats certain people inferior (less than) to others
You cannot be removed from your caste
Your children will be in the same caste as you
All of the above
Many people say Hinduism is __________ because of their belief in __________ __________
Monotheistic, many Gods
Polytheistic, one God
Monotheistic, 3 Gods
Polytheistic, many Gods
Hindus and Buddhists believe strongly in reincarnation. What is this?
A belief that one's soul will be reborn into something else upon that persons death
A belief that one can live however they want without being affected
A belief that there is no afterlife
A belief that there is no God
Another major belief in the Hindu faith is karma. What is karma?
The force that decides your next life, based on the actions of your present life
The idea that all things are "one"
All of the duties and responsibilities that you need to do in your life
The belief that if you do bad things you will be rewarded with good things
Finally, Hindus also believe in dharma. What is dharma?
The force that decides your next life, based on the actions of your present life
The idea that all things are "one"
All of the duties and responsibilities that you need to do in your life
The belief that if you do good things, you will be rewarded with bad things
Siddhartha Gautama said that, in Buddhism, there are (is) ___________ God(s)
One
Two
Three
Zero
What two modern countries border the Indus River Valley?
Egypt and Ethiopia
Persia and China
Pakistan and India
Ethiopia and China
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
Brahman
the Buddha
Vishnu
Ashoka the Great
The unseen universal spirit is called ________________________.
dharma
Brahman
raja
reincarnation
Reincarnation is ____________________________________.
Hindu prayers
language of the Vedas
personal duty
the rebirth of the soul
desires
The three forms of suffering that Siddhartha encountered were
aging, greed, and health.
sickness, knowledge, and aging.
aging, sickness, and death.
death, persecution, and sickness.
Siddhartha wanted to become enlightened, meaning he wanted to
find truth and freedom from suffering.
learn about Buddhism and pass a test for enlightenment.
understand how people from other cultures lived.
have a strong understanding of all religions.
What river is most sacred to Hindus
Brahmaputra River
Indus River
Ganges River
T/F In Hinduism, god comes in many forms.
True
False
What is correct sequence of the Hindu life cycle?
death-life-rebirth
life-death-rebirth
rebirth-death-life
Which mountains form a border between India and China?
Himalayas
Hindu Kush
Khyber Pass
Appalachian
What country borders India to the northeast?
Pakistan
China
Sri Lanka
Egypt
Egypt and India BOTH
developed near mountain ranges
developed near rivers
have monsoons
are peninsulas
What weather event greatly impacts India?
forest fires
monsoons
typhoons
tropical storms
Which of the world's largest mountain ranges runs through Nepal, Bhutan, southern Tibet and northern India?
Rockies
Nepal
Himalayan
Western Ghats
Which mountain range is north of the Indus River and extends from central Afghanistan to northern?
Himalayan
Alps
Eastern Ghats
Hindu Kush
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
to reach a state of blissful peace without desire or suffering (nirvana)
to reach heaven
to be reincarnated into the Dali Lama
to be reach the highest caste
What is the Eight-Fold Path in Buddhism?
four noble truths
the steps Buddhist take to reach
nirvana or enlightenment
religious holiday
paths to the temple
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?
Ten Commandments
The Four Noble Truths
Shar'ia Law
The Five Noble Truths
