Introduction to Ancient India

Which of the following was NOT made by ancient people in India?

• Yoga

• City Planning

• Mandala

• Purple Dye

Which advancement in math did NOT come from Ancient India?

• Decimal System

• Geometry

• Negative Numbers

• Concept of '0'

Who created Mandalas?

• Buddhist Monks

• Hindu Worshipers

• Ancient Egyptians

• Assyrians

Which of the following are mountains in India?

• Kilamanjaro

• Himalaya

• Hindu Kush

• Everest

Which of the following are rivers in India?

• Indus

• Ganges

• Euphrates

• Brahmaputra

What are seasonal winds called?

• Tsunamis

• Gusts

• Riptides

• Monsoons

What did the Indus Civilization and Egyptian Civilization have in common?

• Both settled in river valleys

• Both worshiped multiple gods

• Both had pharaohs

• Both created pyramids

Which river did people begin to settle near?

• Nile River

• Brahmaputra River

• Indus River

• Ganges River

What were the buildings in Indus Civilization made of?

• Mud

• Stone

• Clay

• Concrete

Why was the city abandoned?

• Historians say it was due to sickness that wiped the people out.

• Historians say it was due to an invasion.

• Historians say it was due to internal disputes.

• Historians do not know.