Chapter 3 Pretest 1. The major religion of India is (a) Hinduism. (b) Christianity. (c) Buddhism. (d) Judaism.
Chapter 3 Pretest 2. We can learn a lot about daily life under Gupta rulers from paintings in the caves at (a) Harappa. (b) Nalanda. (c) Ajanta. (d) Magadha.
Chapter 3 Pretest 3. The group of people in Indian society that was considered impure was called the (a) lower class. (b) slaves. (c) untouchables. (d) outcasts.
Chapter 3 Pretest 4. The term reincarnation refers to (a) the fulfillment of one’s moral duty in this life. (b) the belief that mind and matter are the same. (c) a belief in many gods. (d) the rebirth of the soul.
Chapter 3 Pretest 5. About 1750 B.C. northwestern India was overrun by invaders called the (a) Indo-Aryans. (b) Harappans. (c) Mauryans. (d) Chinese.
Chapter 3 Pretest 6. The Buddha taught that following this, and knowing the Four Noble Truths, could lead to salvation. Eightfold Path Harappa b. Khyber c. Ajanta
Chapter 3 Pretest 7. This pass provided a way for new groups to enter India. Harappa b. Khyber c. Ajanta d. Asoka
Chapter 3 Pretest 8. The positive or negative force generated by a person’s actions, which will determine his or her status in the next life monsoon Brahmin yoga karma
Chapter 3 Pretest 9. Form of social organization in which groups of people are divided into distinct classes Feudal System Sanskrit caste system Manorial System
Chapter 3 Pretest 10. These people, who conquered the Indus Valley, were skillful fighters Deccan Hinduism Chandragupta Indo-Aryans