Ancient Asia Match Review Sheet
CKLA Grade 2 Domain 2: Early Asian Civilizations
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Date:
Vocabulary Review: Early India
Part 1 • Match each word to its correct meaning!
8 Words
i
Directions: Read each definition on the right. Find the vocabulary word on the left that matches it. Write the matching letter (A - H) in the blank box next to each word.
Vocabulary Words
Indus River
Fertile
Sacred
Hinduism
Buddhism
Diwali
Emerge
Source
Definitions
A
A Hindu festival celebrated each year that involves the lighting of many lamps and candles
B
Holy; something used in the worship of God or gods
C
Rich in the materials or nutrients needed to produce many strong, healthy crops
D
To come out into view; to appear or become visible
E
The river at the center of the first civilization in Early India
F
An important world religion that honors Buddha and his teachings
G
The start or cause of something
H
A religion that began in India and is the third-largest religion in the world
Ancient India Study Tip
Remember: Early farming families settled near the Indus River because floods left the soil rich and fertile for growing crops!
CKLA Grade 2 Domain 2: Early Asian Civilizations
Name:
Vocabulary Review: Ancient China
Part 2 • Match the definitions, then complete the sentences!
7 Words
i
Directions: Match each word on the left with its definition on the right. Write the letter (A - G) in the blank box.
Vocabulary Words
Yangtze River
Conquer
Defense
Durable
Unjust
Represents
Eager
Definitions
A
Not right or fair
B
Something that is strong and made to last for a very long time
C
The longest river in China
D
To overcome something by mental or physical force
E
To have great interest in something or really want to do something
F
The act of providing protection or guarding against an attack
G
Stands for; represents or symbolizes something
Part 3 • Sentence Practice
Choose words from the word bank
defense durable conquer unjust
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The Great Wall of China was built high and thick for against attackers.
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Silk cloth is very light and soft, but it is also strong and .
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The ruler sent his soldiers into battle to enemy lands.
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A king who punishes innocent people is unfair and .
Review your vocabulary words to get ready for the Early Asian Civilizations test!
Ancient Asia Match Answer Key
Teacher Answer Key CKLA Grade 2 Domain 2
Total Points: 8 pts (Part 1)
Vocabulary Review: Early India • Answer Key
Correct letter matches and CKLA domain references for quick grading.
Grade 2 Key
✓ Quick Check Answer Sequence:
1.E • 2.C • 3.B • 4.H • 5.F • 6.A • 7.D • 8.G
Vocabulary Words & Answers
E
Indus River
C
Fertile
B
Sacred
H
Hinduism
F
Buddhism
A
Diwali
D
Emerge
G
Source
Target Definitions
A
A Hindu festival celebrated each year that involves the lighting of many lamps and candles
• Matches #6 Diwali
B
Holy; something used in the worship of God or gods
• Matches #3 Sacred
C
Rich in the materials or nutrients needed to produce many strong, healthy crops
• Matches #2 Fertile
D
To come out into view; to appear or become visible
• Matches #7 Emerge
E
The river at the center of the first civilization in Early India
• Matches #1 Indus River
F
An important world religion that honors Buddha and his teachings
• Matches #5 Buddhism
G
The start or cause of something
• Matches #8 Source
H
A religion that began in India and is the third-largest religion in the world
• Matches #4 Hinduism
Teacher Guidance • Common Misconception
Students frequently confuse Hinduism and Buddhism. Remind them that Hinduism is polytheistic with many gods and started in India first, while Buddhism honors Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) and his teachings of kindness and the Eightfold Path.
Teacher Answer Key CKLA Grade 2 Domain 2
Total Points: 11 pts (Parts 2 & 3)
Vocabulary Review: Ancient China • Answer Key
Matching answers and sentence completion solutions.
Grade 2 Key
