Topic 5: Ancient India

Which river is considered one of the most important geographical features of ancient India?

• Yangtze River

• Amazon River

• Ganges River

• Nile River

What mountain range forms the northern border of the Indian subcontinent?

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayan Mountains

• Alps

The Indus River is primarily associated with which ancient civilization?

• Harappan Civilization

• Mauryan Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Persian Empire

What natural phenomenon significantly influences the climate and agriculture of India?

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Monsoon winds

• Hurricanes

Which ocean borders India to the south?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What was a significant achievement of the Harappan Civilization?

• Development of democracy

• Creation of a grid system for city planning

• Invention of the wheel

• Establishment of a monarchy

How did the caste system affect everyday life in ancient India?

• It allowed for complete social equality.

• It dictated one's occupation, social interactions, and marriage.

• It had no impact on society.

• It encouraged mobility between social groups.

What are the sacred texts of Hinduism called?

• The Tripitaka

• The Vedas

• The Torah

• The Bible

Which of the following is a basic belief in Hinduism?

• The concept of Nirvana

• The Eightfold Path

• Reincarnation and karma

• The Four Noble Truths

Who is known as the founder of Buddhism?

• Mahavira

• Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)

• Confucius

• Zoroaster