Indian Life & Society

Between 300 and 1100 CE, India was known for being:

• A war-torn region

• A wealthy and abundant country

• An isolated island nation

• A desert empire

What key agricultural product did India grow in over 100,000 varieties?

• Wheat

• Spices

• Rice

• Barley

What percentage of the world’s GDP did India produce during this time?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) includes which of the following?

• Imports and exports only

• Population size

• Goods produced and services offered in a country

• Military size

Where did cities in India tend to grow during this period?

• In the mountains only

• Near deserts

• Along trade routes, sea and river ports, and religious centers

• In remote forests

What role did temples play in city life?

• Storage centers for food

• Centers for worship, education, and performance

• Military bases

• Places for merchants to live

What symbol was used to represent welcome during Hindu festivals?

• Oil lamps

• Colored sand

• Coconut water

• Flower garlands

Who governed Indian cities during this time?

• The king directly

• A national government

• A four-person city council

• Merchants' guild

How did most of India’s population live?

• In temples

• In villages surrounded by agricultural land

• In castles

• On trading ships

What helped villages produce food surplus?

• River floods

• Monsoon rains and warm weather

• Imported fertilizers

• Snow melt