Understanding Ancient India

Which geographical feature acts as a natural barrier to the north of India?

• Sahara Desert

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayan Mountains

• Andes Mountains

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Which ocean borders India to the south?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Which river is associated with the ancient civilization of Harappa?

• Ganges River

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Yangtze River

The Harappan civilization was an early ______ civilization.

• Industrial

• Agricultural

• Hunting and Gathering

• Nomadic

Which of the following is NOT an achievement of the Harappan civilization?

• Sanitation systems

• Grid-system roads

• Pyramids

• Brick architecture

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What is the belief in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth called in Hinduism?

• Dharma

• Karma

• Reincarnation

• Moksha

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Fill in the blank: ______ is the belief in the law of cause and effect in Hinduism.

• Dharma

• Karma

• Reincarnation

• Moksha

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Hinduism is polytheistic. This is a belief in...

• One God

• Many gods

• No God

• Nature

According to the Indian Caste System, who holds the lowest status in society?

• Untouchables

• Merchants

• Warriors

• Farmers

Which is a job that the "untouchables" would have to perform?

• Handling corpses

• Clearing garbage

• Leather workers

• All of these are correct

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