Rise of Ancient Civilizations Quiz

Which river is most closely associated with the rise of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization?

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Yellow River

• Tigris River

Which ancient Indian city is known for its advanced urban planning and grid-like street layout?

• Athens

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Rome

• Babylon

Which of the following was a significant achievement in sanitation and public health in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Underground sewage systems

• Aqueducts

• Hanging gardens

• Pyramids

Which ancient Indian religion is known for the concept of karma and reincarnation?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

Which invention is attributed to ancient Indian mathematicians?

• The compass

• The steam engine

• The printing press

Which of the following best describes the social hierarchy in ancient India?

• Democracy

• Caste System

• Feudalism

• Oligarchy

Which two rivers were most important to the development of early Indian civilization?

• Amazon and Mississippi

• Indus and Ganges

• Nile and Yangtze

• Tigris and Euphrates

Explain how the invention of the decimal system in ancient India influenced mathematics in other civilizations.

• It made mathematics more confusing for other civilizations.

• It allowed for easier calculations and spread to the Islamic world and Europe.

• It was only used in India and had no influence elsewhere.

• It replaced the Roman numeral system in ancient Rome.

Which of the following best describes the spread of Buddhism from India?

• It remained only in India.

• It spread to China, Southeast Asia, and beyond.

• It spread only to Europe.

• It was never practiced outside India.

Compare the central beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism.

• Both reject the idea of karma.

• Both believe in reincarnation, but Buddhism rejects the caste system.

• Hinduism believes in one god, Buddhism in many gods.

• Both originated in China.