South Asia- Historic Empires

The caste system in Aryan society is primarily based on:

• Geography

• Occupation

• Wealth

• Age

The first urban civilization in South Asia was:

• Aryan Civilization

• Harappan Civilization

• Mauryan Civilization

• Gupta Civilization

Which two cities are noted as the greatest cities of the Harappan civilization?

• Delhi and Agra

• Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa

• Varanasi and Ujjain

• Lahore and Islamabad

The Aryan language that became the basis for many modern South Asian languages is called:

• Hindi

• Pali

• Sanskrit

• Tamil

What is the name of the sacred texts that recorded Aryan religious teachings?

• Upanishads

• Vedas

• Bhagavad Gita

• Mahabharata

Which of the following contributed to the decline of the Harappan civilization?

• a) Invasion from the north

• b) Floods and earthquakes

• c) Internal conflict

• d) Trade decline

The period during which the Vedas were written is estimated to be:

• 3000–2500 B.C.

• 1500–1200 B.C.

• 2000–1700 B.C.

• 500–300 B.C.

The Harappan civilization is known for its:

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Advanced urban planning

• Large military conquests

• Reliance on hunting

The Aryans are believed to have migrated from:

• Europe

• Africa

• Central Asia

• The Middle East

The caste system consisted of how many main groups?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six