What was the basis of the Indus Valley Civilization's city planning?

• Random placement of buildings

• Grid pattern

• Circular layout

• Coastal alignment

Around what year did the Indus Valley Civilization begin to develop?

• 1700 B.C.

• 2500 B.C.

• 1000 B.C.

• 500 B.C.

What led to the spread of Indus Valley products, goods, and ideas to less-advanced areas?

• Military conquest

• Cultural hearth

• Trade networks

• Religious missions

What caused the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization around 1900 B.C.?

• Definite invasion by another civilization

• Known natural disaster

• Mysterious reasons

• Economic collapse

What significant event occurred around 1700 B.C. that affected the history of the region?

• The development of the caste system

• The decline of the Indus Valley Civilization

• A massive migration that introduced new culture

• The establishment of trade networks

How was Indian society divided according to the caste system?

• By age and gender

• By occupation and wealth

• By religious beliefs

• By varnas or main groups

What are the sacred texts of Hinduism called?

• The Mahabharata

• The Rig Veda

• The Vedas

• The Gita

The epic poem that is considered the world's longest and deals with a conflict between royal cousins is known as:

• Ramayana

• Rig Veda

• Gita

• Mahabharata

What is the form that Brahman also takes according to Hindu belief?

• A single god

• A universal soul

• Lesser gods and goddesses

• An ascetic

According to Hinduism, what affects reincarnation besides the eternal nature of the human soul?

• Desire

• Karma

• Asceticism

• Salvation