India Unit Assessment

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India is attached to Asia and is surrounded on three sides by water. Because of these features, it is called

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The Himalaya Mountains form India’s northern border. What is one possible benefit of the mountains being there?

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If you had lived in India in 2500 B.C.E., where would you most likely have chosen to settle?

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The Indus valley civilization developed thousands of years ago in parts of nowadays countries of India and Pakistan.

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What sign of advanced civilization did the Indus Valley people leave?

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Which of the following is TRUE of the Indus Valley civilization?

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The person who might have spoken these words is most likely a member of which Hindu caste? “I have been learning about battle. My father is showing me how to use different kinds of weapons so I will be a good warrior.”

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What image best represents Samsara: the Hindu cycle of birth, life, and death?

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How is the Hindu belief of Karma related to the Caste system?

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What do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?

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If you decided to live the life of an Ascetic, like the Buddha, what would you do?

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What did the Buddha believe ended people’s suffering?

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Buddhism’s Eightfold Path is similar to Hinduism’s...

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Which of the following is NOT true of Ashoka?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the ancient empires of India?

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There are two major world religions that originated in Ancient India. Which one of them do you think had a greater impact on India? Explain why.

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India is attached to Asia and is surrounded on three sides by water. Because of these features, it is called

The Himalaya Mountains form India’s northern border. What is one possible benefit of the mountains being there?

If you had lived in India in 2500 B.C.E., where would you most likely have chosen to settle?

The Indus valley civilization developed thousands of years ago in parts of nowadays countries of India and Pakistan.

What sign of advanced civilization did the Indus Valley people leave?

Which of the following is TRUE of the Indus Valley civilization?

The person who might have spoken these words is most likely a member of which Hindu caste? “I have been learning about battle. My father is showing me how to use different kinds of weapons so I will be a good warrior.”

What image best represents Samsara: the Hindu cycle of birth, life, and death?

How is the Hindu belief of Karma related to the Caste system?

What do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?

If you decided to live the life of an Ascetic, like the Buddha, what would you do?

What did the Buddha believe ended people’s suffering?

Buddhism’s Eightfold Path is similar to Hinduism’s...

Which of the following is NOT true of Ashoka?

Which of the following is NOT one of the ancient empires of India?

There are two major world religions that originated in Ancient India. Which one of them do you think had a greater impact on India? Explain why.

Which of the following do you think had a greater impact as a leader? Explain your answer: Ashoka, Siddhartha Gautama, Chandragupta Maurya.