Ancient India Test Review

What was unique about the flooding of the Indus River Valley?

• Flooding was not predictable.

• Monsoon' s Caused flooding

• The river never flooded

• There are a lot of different rivers in the Indus River Valley

People of the Indus River Valley civilization could NOT change their place in the caste system.

• True

• False

Who was a part of the highest "varna?" (the highest social class)

• Nobles

• Kings

• Brahmins (priests)

• Sudras

What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism?

• Polytheism means many Gods, Monotheism means one God.

• Polytheism means many Gods, Monotheism means no Gods.

• Polytheism means One God, Monotheism means Many Gods.

• Polytheism means no gods, Monotheism means One God.

What was the first religion of the Indus River Valley?

• Buddism

• Hinduism

What is a subcontinent?

• A large landmass that is close to other civilizations

• A large landmass that is connected to a mountain

• A large landmass that is cut off from the rest of the continent

• A large landmass that is cut off and is an island.

What was the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

• Nirvana

• Hinduism

• reincarnation

• polytheism

Why did a large number of people in Ancient India convert to Buddhism?

• They converted because it offered them hope for a better life in their current life instead of waiting for their next life.

• They converted because it offered them more money

• They converted because it offered them piece of mind

• They converted because it offered them more jobs.

What is a monsoon?

• A big thunderstorm that causes flooding

• Major winds coming from different directions that cause flooding

• A snow storm from the mountains that causes flooding

What makes the caste system different in India than the social structure of Egypt and Mesopotamia?