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- 1. Multiple Choice
How has the Indian subcontinent changed over time?
It split off from Africa and drifted toward Asia.
It divided into 1,190 islands made of coral.
It split off from Asia and drifted toward Africa.
It collided with the Himalaya mountains in the distant past.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following factors helped South Asia become a crossroads of culture in ancient times?
its high mountains
its variety of landscapes and climate
its isolated villages
its location on major sea trade routes
- 3. Multiple Choice
what changed in Indian life after Aryan culture formed?
Farming began
A caste system developed
Planned cities were built
Trade increased
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is one similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Hindus and Buddhists both believe the soul can be perfected in the world.
Hindus and Buddhists both believe in a cycle of reincarnation.
Neither religion was influenced by Aryan beliefs.
Both religions came to South Asia from other religions.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which powerful empire emerged in 1526 in India?
Greek Empire
Mughal Empire
Roman Empire
- 6. Multiple Choice
Emperor Shah Jahan ruled the Mughal empire during the height of that empire. What building did he have built for his wife when she died?
Eiffel Tower
Hawa Mahal
Brihadess Temple
Taj Mahal
- 7. Multiple Choice
Who was India's greatest leader that urged nonviolence during the protest for independence?
Mohandas Ghandi
Buddha
Shah Jahan
Braham
- 8. Multiple Choice
In 1947 Britain withdrew from India, what were some problems Indian had?
India was partitioned
Ethnic conflicts
Civil War amongst countries
All the above
Option 1 and 2
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the Taj Mahal made of?
Stone
Brick
Ivory-white marble
- 10. Multiple Choice
How long did it take to build the Taj Mahal?
5 years
20 years
15 years
10 years
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