Ancient India

Life began in India along the __________ River.

• Nile
• Amazon
• Mississippi
• Indus

What mountain range is the in the world & is located in the northeast part of India?

• Mount Everest
• Himalaya Mountains
• Hindu Kush
• Mount Kilamonjaro

The _______________ of India, isolated the Indus River valley and allowed it to develop without interruption.

• political structure
• caste system
• city-states
• geography

(22) Which is the BEST explanation for the geographic location of these ancient Indian cities and towns?

• They were all located along the Indus River for better trade with the Chinese.
• They were all located along the Indus River for protection from their enemies.
• They were all located along the Indus River for irrigation, transportation, and trade.
• They were all located along the Indus River to limit contact and stay away from other countries.

(9) Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had an advanced civilization?

• It left behind many written records.
• It had a highly organized religion.
• Its royal tombs hold many artifacts.
• Its cities show advanced planning.

The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the first civilizations in the world.  What two cities were at the center of this civilization?

• Hormuz and Rome
• Mohenjo Daro and Harappa
• Indus and Brahmaputra
• Ganges and Indus

A feature of Mohenjo Daro and Harappa ancient cities was

• citadel
• running water and sewage
• brick homes
• all of the choices

Which of these is an ancient Indian language?

• Sanskrit

• nomadic

• Aryan

• Persian

What is a caste?

• reincarnation

• a rigid social structure

• something you wear on a broken bone

• the teaching of Buddha

Hinduism believes in these EXCEPT

• Monotheism
• Karma: destiny is based on previous actions
• Reincarnation: rebirth
• Dharma: Doing good