Check for Understanding – Ancient India Metallurgy 1. Which of these best describes metallurgy? a. One who is allergic to metals b. The use of metals for science or art c. The priests’ jewels in the practice of Buddhism d. One of the steps on the path to Enlightenment 2. Which of these metals was also used in medicine during Ancient India? a. Gold b. Sterling Silver c. Copper d. Iron e. Bronze f. Zinc 3. Which of these metals was used in the creation of the Pillar of Delhi? a. Gold b. Sterling Silver c. Copper d. Iron e. Bronze f. Zinc 4. Which of these metals was commonly used in Ancient India? a. Steel b. Gold c. Aluminum d. Glass e. Both a and b 5. True of False: Ancient Indians used metallurgy to create both gold coins and tools. a. True b. False 6. The world’s first metal pillar was constructed out of – a. Pure gold b. False gold c. Zinc d. Iron e. Steel
ANSWER KEY 1. Which of these best describes metallurgy? a. One who is allergic to metals b. The use of metals for science or art c. The priests’ jewels in the practice of Buddhism d. One of the steps on the path to Enlightenment 2. Which of these metals was also used in medicine during Ancient India? a. Gold b. Sterling Silver c. Copper d. Iron e. Bronze f. Zinc 3. Which of these metals was used in the creation of the Pillar of Delhi? a. Gold b. Sterling Silver c. Copper d. Iron e. Bronze f. Zinc 4. Which of these metals was commonly used in Ancient India? a. Steel b. Gold c. Aluminum d. Glass e. Both a and b 5. True of False: Ancient Indians used metallurgy to create both gold coins and tools. a. True b. False 6. The world’s first metal pillar was constructed out of – a. Pure gold b. False gold c. Zinc d. Iron e. Steel