Ancient India Quiz

What is a monsoon?

• Periods of large rainfall

• Seasonal wind patterns

• Times of extreme heat

• Extreme storms with heavily rain and lightning

Monsoons provide an excellent source for Indian farmers to irrigate their crops. What does irrigate mean?

• To supply water to farmland and crops

• To flood a young crop

• To provide large amounts of sunlight to encourage growing

• To deliver just the right amount of Vitamin A to help growth

The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the first civilizations in the world. What two cities were at the center of this civilization?

• Hormuz and Rome

• Mohenjo Daro and Harappa

• Indus and Brahmaputra

• Ganges and Indus

The caste system was first put in place in India thousands of years ago. Which of the following describes the caste system?

• It is a system that treats certain people inferior to others

• You cannot be removed from your caste, no matter what you do

• Your children will be in the same caste that you are

• All of the above are true

The caste of scholars, priests, and philosophers are known as ______:

• Kshatriya

• Vaisya

• Brahmin

• Sudra

Many people say Hinduism is ___________ because of their belief in _____ _______.

• Monotheistic, many Gods

• Polytheistic, one God

• Monotheistic, 3 Gods

• Polytheistic, many Gods

Hindus and Buddhists believe strongly in reincarnation. What is this?

• A belief that one’s soul will be reborn into something else upon that person’s death

• A belief that one can live whatever they want without being affected

• A belief that there is no afterlife

• A belief that there is no God

What is karma?

• The idea that doing good things will lead to good things and vice versa.

• The idea that all things are “one.”

• All of the duties and responsibilities that you need to do in your life

• The belief that if you do bad things, you will be rewarded with good things

Which of the following best describes Siddhartha Gautama?

• He is also called “The Buddha”

• He was a Hindu Prince

• He decided to travel the world for answers.

• All of the above are true

What did Siddhartha Gautama say was the cause of all human suffering?

• Desires

• Food

• Needs

• Hatred