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Chp 6 Test
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Question 1
1.
What formed as the subcontinent of South Asia collided with Asia?
the Deccan Plateau
the Himalaya
the Indus River
the Hindu Kush ranges
Question 2
2.
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.
Question 3
3.
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
Question 4
4.
Which religion grew out of the Aryan beliefs and practices?
Hinduism
Vishnu
Sanskrit
Buddhism
Question 5
5.
The teachings of Siddhartha Guatama are found in which of the following?
the Vedas
the Four Noble Truths
the Ramayana
the Bhagavad Gita
Question 6
6.
Which Indian civilization developed some of the world's first planned cities?
Mauryan
Harappan
Aryan
Guptan
Question 7
7.
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.
Question 8
8.
Which religion has the most followers in India today?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Question 9
9.
Where did most Aryans settle?
in Sri Lanka
near bodies of water
in the mountains
Question 10
10.
From which direction did the Aryans come from?
north
south
east
west
Question 11
11.
To which caste do you think most ancient Indians belonged?
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Sudras
Question 12
12.
Which caste do you think was the smallest?
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Sudras