Ancient South Asia-Multiple choice

what major physical feature separates the subcontinent of India from Asia?

The Himalaya Mts.

Besides separating the subcontinent and Asia, did this feature provide any other benefits?

1.) Protection 2.) The source of most of South Asia’s rivers

Where is the most fertile farmland in India?

The plains along the Indus and Ganges rivers

What physical feature played an important role in where the first people of India settled?

1.) If soil was rich 2.) Water supply

Which of the following were not found in the ancient city of Mohenjodaro?

Dead sea scrolls

What nomadic people came through the Hindu Kush Mts./ Khyber Pass to invade the Indian subcontinent?

Aryans

What is the collection of sacred Hindu scriptures called?

Vedas

What 3 gods make up the Hindu Trinity?

Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

What are the four main castes?

Brahmins (Priests,scholars,teachers), Kshatriyas (warriors/rulers), Vaishyas (merchants, farmers, artisans), Shudras (servants, laborers)

Which group fell outside or below the caste system?

Dalits/Untouchables

Why has there always been such discrimination towards the untouchables/dalits?

They are considered lowly or dirty. They also have dirty jobs.

The festival of Diwali celebrates?

Good winning over the evil

What do Hindus need to acquire to achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth?

Good karma or moksha

What does the Buddha’s name mean?

Awakened one or enlightened one

What is the name of the prince who became the Buddha?

Siddhartha Gautama

The Buddha learned the basic truths for living under which tree?

The Bodhi tree

According to the Four Noble Truths, Buddhists believe that _____ is caused by _____?

According to the Four Noble Truths, Buddhists believe that suffering is caused by desire.

Who was the first leader to unite the various kingdoms of India?

King Asoka and the Maurya family.

Why did Ashoka become a vegetarian?

As a Buddhist, he respected all living things.

What method did Ashoka use to spread his Buddhist values?

He had edicts carved into stone pillars and walls

The Guptas were the first to gather these sacred Hindu texts together and record them as a _______ collection?

written

What was one of the most important advances in mathematics during the Golden age of the Gupta Empire?

The decimal system, planets were round (spheres), concept of zero, a tear was 365 days