Ancient India Review

What is a monsoon? 

• Periods of large rainfall

• Seasonal wind patterns

• Times of extreme heat

• Extreme storms with heavy rain and lightning

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

• Hormuz & Rome

• Mohenjo Daro & Harappa

• Indus & Brahmaputra

• Ganges & Indus

The caste system was first put in place in India thousands of years ago. Which of the following describes the caste system? 

• It is a system that treats certain people inferior to others

• You cannot be removed from your caste while alive, no matter what you do

• Your children will be in the same caste that you are

• All of the above

If you were at the bottom of the caste system, what professions were open to you? (remember that untouchables are not in the caste system)

• Warrior, ruler, or leader

• Laborer or commoner

• Merchant, doctor, or teacher

• None of the above

The God known as "the remover of obstacles" is called

• Shiva

• Ganesha

• Brahma

• Vishnu

Hindus & Buddhists both believe in reincarnation. What is this? 

• A belief that one's soul will be reborn into something else upon that persons death

• A belief that one can live however they want without being affected

• A belief that there is no afterlife

• A belief that there is no god

What social class must you be in order to free your soul from reincarnation in Buddhism?

• None

• Commoner

• Wealthy landowner

• Priest

What caste must you be in to achieve moksha?

• Commoners

• Untouchables

• Warriors

• Priests

Who created the universe according to Hindus?

• Shiva

• Brahma

• Ganesha

• J Bubba

Hindus believe in dharma. What is dharma?

• The force that decides your next life, based on the actions of y our present life

• The idea that all things are "one"

• All of the duties and responsibilities you need to do in your life

• The belief that if you do bad things, you will be rewarded with good things