Study Guide for Chapter 6 Ancient India Test
Section 1: Indus River Civilization
1. What are the two major rivers of northern India? [pp. 144 – 145]
the Indus and the Ganges
the Indus and the Ganges
2. Which Indian civilization emerged first? [p. 146]
Harappan
Harappan
3. What is the Harappan civilization? [p. 146 – 147]
Its influence was greater than that of ancient Egypt.
Its influence was greater than that of ancient Egypt.
4. The wind on the South Asia subcontinent are called ___dry monsoon___________. [p. 145]
5. The social class system of the Aryans developed into ___caste system____________. [pp. 148 – 149]
6. What is the term for Buddha’s teachings, or divine law? [pp. 154 – 155]
dharma
dharma
7. What factors came together around 2500 B.C. that allowed a civilization in the Indus Valley to develop? [pp. 146 – 147]
Fertile soil and irrigation led to food surpluses that generated wealth and booming populations.
Fertile soil and irrigation led to food surpluses that generated wealth and booming populations.
8. How are the terms reincarnation and karma connected in Hindu belief? [p. 150] Reincarnation is the belief that a soul is reborn again and again. Karma, or a person’s actions during each life, determines the kind of life into which he or she will be reborn.
Section 2: Indian Empires
1. Who helped Chandragupta gain power? [p. 156]
Kautilya, a Brahmin
Kautilya, a Brahmin
2. How did the roads built by Asoka make his empire stronger? [p. 156]
The roads were good for trade, communication, and quick travel.
The roads were good for trade, communication, and quick travel.
3. India’s golden age was during the reign of which ruler? [p. 159]
Chandra Gupta II
Chandra Gupta II
4. Why was Kalidasa important? [p. 159]
He was one of India’s greatest writers.
He was one of India’s greatest writers.
5. Which Indian leader inspired Martin Luther King, Jr.?[pp. 160 – 161]
Mohandas Ghandi
Mohandas Ghandi
6. What is a contribution of ancient India to modern medicine? [pp. 160 – 161]
the practice of inoculation
the practice of inoculation
7. How did Asoka spread Buddhism beyond India? [p. 156]
Asoka spread Buddhism by sending missionaries to preach abroad and by erecting rocks and pillars with Buddhist policies inscribed in the language of the region.
8. How did ancient India contribute to mathematics? [pp. 160 – 161] Asoka spread Buddhism by sending missionaries to preach abroad and by erecting rocks and pillars with Buddhist policies inscribed in the language of the region.
Indian mathematicians created the decimal system and numerals and developed the concept of zero.
