12.2 Check For Understanding

What was the earliest known civilization in South Asia?

• Gupta Empire

• Maurya Empire

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Mongol Empire

Which cities were part of the Harappan Civilization?

• Delhi and Mumbai

• Harappa and Mohenjo-daro

• Islamabad and Karachi

• Varanasi and Calcutta

What did the Aryan Migration introduce to South Asia?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Caste System and Vedas

• Islam

The sacred writings of Hinduism are known as:

• Sutras

• Qur'an

• Vedas

• Tripitaka

Where was Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, born?

• India

• Bangladesh

• Nepal

• Pakistan

Which European country had the most control in South Asia?

• France

• Portugal

• Germany

• Britain

What was British control over India called?

• British Empire

• British raj

• British Dynasty

• Colonial Rule

Which leader promoted nonviolent resistance against British rule?

• Nehru

• Jinnah

• Mohandas Gandhi

• Ashoka

What year did India gain independence from Great Britain?

• 1950

• 1948

• 1947

• 1945

What major change occurred after India gained independence?

• India joined the UN

• India and Pakistan split

• India became a monarchy

• India adopted Buddhism