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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 Himalaya
the Hindu Kush ranges
the Indus River
the Deccan Plateau
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?
an invading army
earthquakes and the lack of rainfall
monsoon winds and rains
a civil war
Question 4
4.
Which religion grew out of the Aryan beliefs and practices?
Vishnu
Sanskrit
Buddhism
Hinduism
Question 5
5.
The teachings of Siddhartha Guatama are found in which of the following?
the Ramayana
the Vedas
the Four Noble Truths
the Bhagavad Gita
Question 6
6.
Which Indian civilization developed some of the world's first planned cities?
Guptan
Aryan
Harappan
Mauryan
Question 7
7.
Which statement best
summarizes
the importance of the Gupta Empire?
The Gupta Empire brought 200 years of peace and prosperity to India.
Defeated kings gave the Guptas obedience and tribute.
Scribes wrote down spoken stories from the past
Indian artists made statues of Hindu deities.
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 the mountains
near bodies of water
in Sri Lanka
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