Ancient India

Which of the following are achievements of the ancient Indian empires? Select all that are correct.

• Panchatantra

• Math

• Astronomy

• Medicine

• Inoculation

What did the Harappans grow? Select all that apply.

• Wheat

• Barley

• Rice

• Cotton

Because the Harappans writings have yet to be deciphered, we do not know much about them.

• True

• False

After seeing the horrors of war, Asoka decided to follow which of the following religions?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

Diagram the caste system

Untouchables held very specific jobs. What type of job did they do?

• Unclean jobs

• Priests

• Warriors or Rulers

• Merchants and Craftsmen

Who were the Aryans?

• the highest caste in Indian society

• the original tribes of southern India

• a nomadic people who moved into India

• a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings

Which of these is the best reason for someone in India to study Sanskrit?

• to read the ancient texts

• to understand road signs

• to run for political office

• to talk to ordinary people

The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are

• a collection of sacred texts.

• a group of people from Europe.

• the three most important deities.

• the temples where rituals were performed.

According to the Vedas, what are the varnas?

• the proper ways to read ancient Sanskrit texts

• the true lessons Hindus should gain from reading the Vedas

• four main social classes that lead to a functioning society

• the evil spirits that prevent Hindus from escaping reincarnation