Question 1

The Indus Valley Civilization traded with the city of Ur,based on the evidence of

Accepted Answer

A) Letters from Mesopotamia to the Indus. 
B) Pieces of Mesopotamian writing found in Harappa. 
C) Burial remains located in Harappa. 
D) An Indus seal located in Ur. 
E) Harappan weapons found in Ur. 
A) Letters from Mesopotamia to the Indus. 
B) Pieces of Mesopotamian writing found in Harappa. 
C) Burial remains located in Harappa. 
D) An Indus seal located in Ur. 
E) Harappan weapons found in Ur.

Question 2

Indo-European immigrants who migrated into India called themselves "Aryan," which means noble or

Accepted Answer

A) Host. 
B) Bure. 
C) Selected. 
D) Warrior. 
E) Jati. 
A) Host. 
B) Bure. 
C) Selected. 
D) Warrior. 
E) Jati.

Question 3

The term varna refers to what issue in Indian society?

Accepted Answer

A) Women's right to marry without permission. 
B) The relationship of the Brahmins to the Buddha. 
C) Royal succession. 
D) The various social groups in Indian society. 
E) The patriarchical family unit. 
A) Women's right to marry without permission. 
B) The relationship of the Brahmins to the Buddha. 
C) Royal succession. 
D) The various social groups in Indian society. 
E) The patriarchical family unit.

Question 4

Please define the following key terms.
- dharma

Accepted Answer

The answer of Please define the following key terms.
- dharma...

Question 5

Please define the following key terms.
- monsoon

Accepted Answer

A monsoon is a seasonal wind pattern tha

Question 6

Please define the following key terms.
- nomads

Accepted Answer

The answer of Please define the following key terms.
- nomads...

Question 7

India's caste system uses this term to describe the groups who tended to marry,share meals,and view other members of the same group as equals.

Accepted Answer

A) Karma 
B) Jati 
C) Varna 
D) Sati 
E) Veda 
A) Karma 
B) Jati 
C) Varna 
D) Sati 
E) Veda

Question 8

According to the Rig Veda,which group offered animal sacrifices to the gods?

Accepted Answer

A) Brahmins. 
B) Scribes. 
C) Kings. 
D) Conquered leaders. 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) Brahmins. 
B) Scribes. 
C) Kings. 
D) Conquered leaders. 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Question 9

Although the Buddha gave specific instructions not to worship his image in any form,later Buddhists did create images of the Buddha,which included all of the following forms except

Accepted Answer

A) As a young man. 
B) As a warrior. 
C) As a god in a sitting position. 
D) Having Greek features. 
E) The form of sculpture. 
A) As a young man. 
B) As a warrior. 
C) As a god in a sitting position. 
D) Having Greek features. 
E) The form of sculpture.

Question 10

What is the literal meaning of the word buddha?

Accepted Answer

A) God-man. 
B) Sacred King. 
C) Worship of nature. 
D) Abstinence from wealth. 
E) Awakened and enlightened one. 
A) God-man. 
B) Sacred King. 
C) Worship of nature. 
D) Abstinence from wealth. 
E) Awakened and enlightened one.

Question 11

Which of the following were true about both Buddhism and Jainism?

Accepted Answer

A) Both challenged Brahminic authority. 
B) Both banned animal sacrifice. 
C) Both denied the authority of Vedic hymns. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) Both challenged Brahminic authority. 
B) Both banned animal sacrifice. 
C) Both denied the authority of Vedic hymns. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
E) None of these choices are correct.

Question 12

The Rig Veda provides what insight into the early Indo-European society in India?

Accepted Answer

A) It illustrates the transition from herding to farming. 
B) Horses were still the most important animal in society. 
C) The position of women in society was similar to that of men. 
D) Girls were educated. 
E) All of these. 
A) It illustrates the transition from herding to farming. 
B) Horses were still the most important animal in society. 
C) The position of women in society was similar to that of men. 
D) Girls were educated. 
E) All of these.

Question 13

Please define the following key terms.
- Brahmin

Accepted Answer

Brahmin is a term that refers to a membe

Question 14

What part of the Mauryan military often intrigued foreigners?

Accepted Answer

A) How the military was organized inside the government structure. 
B) The use of war-chariots. 
C) The use of cavalry. 
D) Elephants. 
E) The navy. 
A) How the military was organized inside the government structure. 
B) The use of war-chariots. 
C) The use of cavalry. 
D) Elephants. 
E) The navy.

Exam 3: Ancient India and the Rise of Buddhism, 2600 BCE- 100 Ce

The Indus Valley Civilization traded with the city of Ur,based on the evidence of

Indo-European immigrants who migrated into India called themselves "Aryan," which means noble or

The term varna refers to what issue in Indian society?

Please define the following key terms. - dharma

Please define the following key terms. - monsoon

Please define the following key terms. - nomads

India's caste system uses this term to describe the groups who tended to marry,share meals,and view other members of the same group as equals.

According to the Rig Veda,which group offered animal sacrifices to the gods?

Although the Buddha gave specific instructions not to worship his image in any form,later Buddhists did create images of the Buddha,which included all of the following forms except

What is the literal meaning of the word buddha?

Which of the following were true about both Buddhism and Jainism?

The Rig Veda provides what insight into the early Indo-European society in India?

Please define the following key terms. - Brahmin

What part of the Mauryan military often intrigued foreigners?

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