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Chapter 6 - Ancient India Quiz

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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 6
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Place the different castes of India where they belong on a social pyramid.
Other Answer Choices:
Kshatriya
Brahmin
Dalit, "Untouchable"
Vaishya
Sudra
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Question 11
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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
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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.

Why were India's earliest civilizations formed alongside rivers?
Boats were used to transport all goods in their societies.
Rivers were considered holy.
To take advantage of the fertile soil for farming.
They were easily defendable.
How were India's earliest civilizations laid out?
In grids.
In rows.
Along the river.
In circles.
What mountain range separates India from other countries?
The Great Wall of China, the longest manmade structure.
The Andes, the longest mountain range in the world.
The Alps, the most extensive mountain range in Europe.
The Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world.
What ocean surrounds India on all sides except the North?
The Arctic Ocean
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Pacific Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean
The Indus people invaded India from Central Asia, mixing with the original inhabitants creating a new culture.
True
False
What are the two major world religions that originated in India?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
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.
True
False
What was emperor Asoka known for?
Converting to Islam, spreading Islam, building schools, and creating Arabic numerals.
Converting to Buddhism, spreading Buddhism, building hospitals, and practicing religious tolerance.
Converting to Buddhism, spreading Buddhism, building forts, and practicing religious discrimination.
Staying true to Hinduism, following the Caste System, building roads, and waging war.
Select all the things below invented during the golden age of Indian culture.
Gunpowder
The decimal system.
A technique for printing on cloth.
The concept of zero.
The Alphabet
The Compass