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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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Question 1
1.

Why were India's earliest civilizations formed alongside rivers?

Question 2
2.

How were India's earliest civilizations laid out?

Question 3
3.

What mountain range separates India from other countries?

Question 4
4.

What ocean surrounds India on all sides except the North?

Question 5
5.

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

Question 6
6.
Place the different castes of India where they belong on a social pyramid.
Other Answer Choices:
Kshatriya
Brahmin
Dalit, "Untouchable"
Vaishya
Sudra
Question 7
7.

What are the two major world religions that originated in India?

Question 8
8.

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.

Question 9
9.

What was emperor Asoka known for?

Question 10
10.

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

Question 11
11.

Give 3 facts about Hinduism. Type at least three sentences using your own words.
Hints:
1. How was Hinduism formed?
2. What do Hindus believe?
3. List major texts and/or principles.

Question 12
12.

Give 3 facts about Buddhism. Type at least three sentences using your own words.
Hints:
1. How was Buddhism formed?
2. What do Buddhists believe?
3. List major texts and/or principles.