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Module 5: Ancient India - Unit Test
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Question 1
1.
The first civilization in India, The Harappan/Indus Valley Civilization, is known for:
being one of the world’s three oldest civilizations along with Egypt and Sumer (Mesopotamia)
its large size
being a mysterious civilization whose writing is still not understood by historians
Question 2
2.
The Indo-Europeans were known for:
being nomads from the Eurasian Steppe
being among the first people to domesticate horses
migrating far and wide throughout Europe and Asia
Question 3
3.
The Caste System is India’s
Government
Question 4
4.
Who are the “Untouchables”?
Brahmas, the priests and scholars.
People so low in the Social Structure that they are believed to be “impure” and are denied many basic rights to this day.
Indo-European nomads, known for domestication of horses
People deemed to be so holy and pure that regular people are “unworthy” of looking at them or touching them.
Question 5
5.
What is something Hinduism is NOT known for?
Belief in Karma
Belief in reincarnation
Belief in caste
Following the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama - The Buddha
Question 6
6.
What is NOT something that the domestication of horses helped with?
Trade
Irrigation
Warfare
Travel time
Question 7
7.
Why don’t we know more about the Harappan Civilization? (1-2 sentences)
SS. H.3.6-8.MdC:
Detect possible limitations in the historical record based on evidence collected from different kinds of historical sources.
Question 8
8.
How have nomadic people, including the Indo-Europeans, impacted Indian and world history? (2-3 sentences)
SS.H.1.6-8.MC. Evaluate the significance of historical events to multiple groups and the relationship to modern day movements and events
Question 9
9.
What is the Caste System? How is it justified by religion? How has it impacted different groups in Indian society?
SS.H.1.6-8.MC. Evaluate the significance of historical events to multiple groups and the
relationship to modern day movements and events
its location on the banks of the Indus River
all of the above
creating a language that evolved into many of the world’s current languages
all of the above
Social Structure
Geography
Religion
Trade
Monument