AP Textbook Ancient Asia

Who is the greatest warrior of Indian legend mentioned in the Bhagavad-Gita?

• Krishna

• Arjuna

• Rama

• Bhishma

What is the main theme depicted in the Bhagavad-Gita according to the text?

• The importance of wealth

• The nature of deity

• The power of kings

• The significance of war

Which texts are mentioned as preserving useful information about early Indian society?

• Vedas and Upanishads

• Bible and Quran

• Iliad and Odyssey

• Torah and Talmud

Why did Indian civilization develop religious traditions with such distinctive conceptions of space, time, gods, and the life cycle?

• Due to the influence of neighboring cultures

• Because of the geographical isolation of the region

• As a result of the unique social structure

• To shape nearly every aspect of South Asian culture

What is the most dramatic source of moisture for the Indian subcontinent?

• The Indian Ocean

• The monsoon (seasonal wind)

• The Ganges River

• The Himalayan glaciers

What is the primary reason for the repeated overflow of the Indus and Ganges rivers?

• Melting glaciers

• Heavy monsoon rains

• Tectonic activity

• Deforestation

Which geographical feature forms the northern boundary of the Indian subcontinent?

• The Thar Desert

• The Indian Ocean

• The Himalayas

• The Deccan plateau

When did the migration of Indo-European peoples into northwest India occur?

• ca. 2000 B.C.E.

• ca. 1500 B.C.E.

• ca. 1000 B.C.E.

• ca. 500 B.C.E.

What significant event happened in India around 320 C.E.?

• Fall of Mauryan Empire

• Collapse of Gupta Empire

• Chandra Gupta establishes Gupta Empire

• Reign of Harsha Vardhana

What technological advancement allowed Indo-European groups to expand into the Ganges Plain after 1000 B.C.E.?

• Use of bronze tools

• Use of iron tools

• Use of stone tools

• Use of wooden tools