Chapter 6 - Ancient India Quiz

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12 questions
Note from the author:
To be given after classwork.
Check Your Knowledge!
Complete the quiz questions below using your chapter 6 notes.
भज गोविन्दं भज गोविन्दं गोविन्दं भज मूढमते । सम्प्राप्ते सन्निहिते काले नहि नहि रक्षति डुकृङ्करणे ॥
Worship Govinda, worship Govinda, Worship Govinda, oh deluded mind! At the time of your death, Rules of grammar will not save you.
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Why were India's earliest civilizations formed alongside rivers?

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How were India's earliest civilizations laid out?

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What mountain range separates India from other countries?

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What ocean surrounds India on all sides except the North?

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The Indus people invaded India from Central Asia, mixing with the original inhabitants creating a new culture.

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Place the different castes of India where they belong on a social pyramid.
Other Answer Choices:
Sudra
Dalit, "Untouchable"
Brahmin
Vaishya
Kshatriya
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What are the two major world religions that originated in India?

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How was Hinduism formed? What do Hindus believe?
Include in your description examples of major texts and principles.
Type at least four sentences using your own words.

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How was Buddhism formed? What do Buddhists believe?
Include in your description examples of major texts and principles.
Type at least four sentences using your own words.

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Buddhism became popular in many countries outside of India because it's teachings address the question of suffering and how to live a good life.

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What was emperor Asoka known for?

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Select all the things below invented during the golden age of Indian culture.