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Chp 6 Test
By LaDonna Aldrich-Means
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What formed as the subcontinent of South Asia collided with Asia?
the Deccan Plateau
the Himalaya
the Indus River
the Hindu Kush ranges
Why are monsoons important to the subcontinent's development?
They bring heavy rainfall in the summer, providing water for agriculture.
The dry winds keep the land from being used for agriculture.
They protect the Indus River Valley from the cold of the Himalaya.
The rainfall is light and not reliable for farming.
What probably caused the end of the Harappan civilization?
monsoon winds and rains
earthquakes and the lack of rainfall
a civil war
an invading army
Which religion grew out of the Aryan beliefs and practices?
Hinduism
Vishnu
Sanskrit
Buddhism
The teachings of Siddhartha Guatama are found in which of the following?
the Vedas
the Four Noble Truths
the Ramayana
the Bhagavad Gita
Which Indian civilization developed some of the world's first planned cities?
Mauryan
Harappan
Aryan
Guptan
Which statement best
summarizes
the importance of the Gupta Empire?
Defeated kings gave the Guptas obedience and tribute.
Indian artists made statues of Hindu deities.
Scribes wrote down spoken stories from the past
The Gupta Empire brought 200 years of peace and prosperity to India.
Which religion has the most followers in India today?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Where did most Aryans settle?
in Sri Lanka
near bodies of water
in the mountains
From which direction did the Aryans come from?
north
south
east
west
To which caste do you think most ancient Indians belonged?
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Sudras
Which caste do you think was the smallest?
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Sudras