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WorksheetsAncient India
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 22mins
largest mountain chain in the world, located in India, Nepal, and China
Himalayan Mountain Range
Hindu Kush Mountains
Pyrenees Mountains
Alps Mountians
an endless circle of birth, death, and rebirth
plateau
monsoon
reincarnation
karma
the state of perfect peace in Buddhism
nirvana
karma
dharma
monsoon
the effects of good and bad actions upon your life
plaateau
dharma
karma
Middle Way
wealthy Indian Prince that looked for meaning of life and cause of suffering. Believed people should consider others before themselves.
Prince Siddhartha Gautama
Pharaoh Ramses
Ptolemy
Vishnu
the religion created by Prince Siddhartha who taught using the EightFold Path. Believed one should give up material items and live a simpler way of life.
Hinduism
Buddhism
Daoism
Conficianism
religion created when the Aryan beliefs were incorporated. Believed one invisible force "Brahman" connects life.
Hinduism
Buddhism
Daoism
Confucianism
the divisions or social classes in India. Although not as strong as it once was, there are still restrictions on communication and interactions between groups.
untouchable
caste
karma
dharma
The priest varna of the caste system
Brahmins
Kkhatriyas
Vaisyas
Sudras
Another word for the social classes in the Caste system that ranked people from high to low
varnas
untouchables
Sudras
Brahmins
Kshyatriyas
priestly caste
warriors, kings, royal/ruling families
merchants and farmers
peasants or worked manual labor
Sudras
priestly caste
warriors, kings, royal/ruling families
merchants or farmers
peasants or worked in manual labor
Vaisyas
priestly caste
warriors, kings, royal/ruling families
merchants and farmers
peasants or did manual labor
lowest class of people in the caste system of Hinduism, do all the dirty work of society
Brahmins
varnas
Kshatriyas
Untouchables
The Indian caste system was started by the ...
Aryans
Egyptians
Greeks
Which number on the map represents the location of the Himalaya Mountains?
1
2
3
What is the only way that a person in Ancient India could gain entrance into a higher caste?
Become a land owner.
Marry someone in the higher caste.
Live a good life and be reincarnated into a higher caste.
A collection of hymns and sacred religious texts originating in Ancient India.
Vedas
Brahmans
What does "polytheism" mean?
Belief in one god.
Belief in many gods.
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.
The basic principles of Buddhism, such as "suffering is present in all things," is called
the Eightfold Path.
the Four Noble Truths.
nirvana.
enlightenment.
The teachings of "right understanding," "right action," and "right concentration" are part of the
Four Noble Truths.
ascetic lifestyle.
Hindu religion.
Eightfold Path.
Release from reincarnation.
dharma
nirvana
moksha
karma
Hinduism: Holy Book
Vedas
Bible
Old Testament
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 river was the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization built around?
Nile River
Yellow River
Tigris River
Indus River
What were the cities of the Indus River Valley like? (two answers here)
They were unplanned messes.
They were laid out in a grid pattern.
They had drainage and sewer systems.
They had uneven brick homes.
The mountains to the north of India are called..
The Rocky Mountains
The Andes Mountains
The Himalayas
Caucasus Mountains
What were the main principles of Ashoka's edicts and policies?
Warfare, religious intolerance, and the promotion of slavery
Violence, suppression of religion, and the promotion of suffering
Tyranny, discrimination, and the promotion of inequality
Non-violence, religious tolerance, and the promotion of welfare and compassion
How did Ashoka promote the spread of Buddhism?
Conquering new territories
Banning the practice of Buddhism
Sending missionaries, inscribing edicts, and building stupas and monasteries
Destroying Buddhist artifacts
What is the legacy of King Ashoka?
Conquering new territories and expanding the empire
Promoting Buddhism and social welfare
Establishing a monarchy and suppressing all other religions
Encouraging the use of slavery and forced labor
A person’s soul
Caste System
Atman
Nirvana
Karma
