This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian History > Ancient > Ancient Indian History – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ancient Indian History Quiz 10 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The soldiers have always been a dusty brown color. There was never much paint on them. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 2. Mahabharata (the Sanskrit literature) is ..... A) One of the world's shortest literary works. B) One of the worlds unreadable literary works. C) One of the most complicated literary works. D) One of the world's largest literary works. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) One of the world's largest literary works. 3. According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering? A) All forms of desire. B) All selfish desires. C) Nirvana. D) Anger. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) All selfish desires. 4. A large landmass that issmaller than a continent, such as India is a ..... A) Subcontinent. B) Continent. C) Sanskrit. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Subcontinent. 5. Their way of life became the characteristic culture of ancient and modern India A) Aryan civilization. B) Harappan civilization. C) Mauryan Empire. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Aryan civilization. 6. This number was not just a symbol in ancient India, it was a significant figure! It also contributed to advancements in mathematics such as the concept of infinity, A) 0. B) 42. C) #. D) 23. E) $. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 0. 7. They introduced the caste system to the Indus valley ..... A) Arabs. B) Mauryans. C) Assyrians. D) Indo-Aryans. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Indo-Aryans. 8. What philosophy emphasized duty, humanity, and family? A) Confucianism. B) Buddhism. C) Legalism. D) Daoism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Confucianism. 9. Located in India, this river is considered sacred to Hindus and is used for spiritual cleansing, funeral rites, and other rituals. A) Ganges. B) Euphrates. C) Tigris. D) Indus. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ganges. 10. Select the choice that best represents the word, reincarnation. A) Recycling waste in ancient India. B) The belief in the rebirth of the soul. C) The belief in one birth only. D) What goes around, comes around. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The belief in the rebirth of the soul. 11. According to the map on p. 210, the Mauryan capital of Pataliputra was located on the ..... River. A) Indus. B) Ganges. C) Brahmaputra. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ganges. 12. What is the caste system? A) The caste system is a way to heal broken bones. B) The caste system is a political system. C) The caste system is a social hierarchy that divides people into different groups based on their birth and occupation. D) The caste system is a cultural tradition that promotes equality among all individuals. . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The caste system is a social hierarchy that divides people into different groups based on their birth and occupation. 13. Which of these statements is true of Ashoka? A) He grew to hate violence. B) He was an expert in astronomy. C) He gave up all his wealth to seek enlightenment. D) He built a beautiful temple that is still standing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He grew to hate violence. 14. Skilled workers, merchants, and craftspeople are called ..... A) Artisans. B) Raja. C) Reincarnation. D) Epic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Artisans. 15. Why were cattle so important in the Aryan culture? A) Cattle were not considered important in Aryan culture. B) Cattle were smarter than humans and ruled over the Aryans. C) Cattle was both a trading item and currency in Aryan culture. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cattle was both a trading item and currency in Aryan culture. 16. At the battle of Kaliknga how many soldies died A) 10000. B) 1000. C) 1000000. D) 100. E) 100000. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) 100000. 17. Who created Hinduism? A) Buddha. B) Vishnu. C) No-one single creator. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No-one single creator. 18. Confucius said people with ..... must set a good example. A) Trouble. B) Love. C) Authority. D) Jail. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Authority. 19. What modern day country did Persia originate in A) Syria. B) Iran. C) Saudi Arabia. D) Turkey. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Iran. 20. Farmers were a part of which level in Aryan society? A) Sudras. B) Brahmins. C) Kshatriyas. D) Vaisya:. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Vaisya:. 21. Which ancient conqueror attempted to take over the Indus Valley but had to retreat due to internal problems with his army? A) Napoleon Bonaparte. B) Alexander the Great. C) Julius Caesar. D) Genghis Khan. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Alexander the Great. 22. The continuous cycle of birth, death and rebirth A) Dharma. B) Nirvana. C) Samsara. D) Karma. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Samsara. 23. What was the name of the prince who became Buddha A) Mohandas Gandhi. B) Chandra Gupta. C) Siddhartha. D) Ashoka. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Siddhartha. 24. Which religion has more modern day followers in India? A) Buddhism. B) Judaism. C) Monotheism. D) Hinduism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hinduism. 25. The Golden Age of India occurred during this empire. A) The Vedic Age. B) The Harappans. C) The Guptas. D) The Mauryans. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Guptas. 26. In what region has evidence of trade with the Indus Valley been found? A) Mesopotamia. B) Europe. C) China. D) Southeast Asia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mesopotamia. 27. (9) Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had an advanced civilization? A) Its royal tombs hold many artifacts. B) Its cities show advanced planning. C) It left behind many written records. D) It had a highly organized religion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Its cities show advanced planning. 28. In hinduism, women were believed to be able to ..... A) Leave hinduism. B) Lead religous services. C) Be reincarnated. D) Lead society as a queen. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Be reincarnated. 29. Became known as the Buddha A) Stupas. B) Vedas. C) Siddhartha Gautama. D) Teacher. E) Dalai Lama. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Siddhartha Gautama. 30. A human-made object that is of cultural or historical interest. A) Artifact. B) Culture. C) Sanskrit. D) Geography. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Artifact. 31. Religion:Choose the meaning of the word "attributes" in the following sentence: "The people believed that his many attributes could only be understood through many lesser gods, the Hindu pantheon ..... " A) Thoughts. B) Characteristics. C) Feelings. D) Arms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Characteristics. 32. Confucius believed that if people could be taught to behave ..... to one another, then ..... and ..... would return to society. A) Righteously, ideas, people. B) Properly, peace, order. C) Orderly, money, happiness. D) Alone, people, rulers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Properly, peace, order. 33. Which is an epic poem about a ruler who rescues his captured wife and that grew to about 25, 000 verses? A) Ramayana. B) Odyssey. C) Iliad. D) Bhagavad Gita. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bhagavad Gita. 34. Where did Hinduism originate? A) Indian Valley. B) India. C) Nepal and India Border. D) Indus Valley. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Indus Valley. 35. During his reigh, Asoka A) Cut down trees along roads. B) Prohibited trade with China and the Mediterranean. C) Set up hospitals for people and animals. D) Sponsored Hindu missionaries. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prohibited trade with China and the Mediterranean. 36. Compare and contrast Hinduism and Buddhism. Which Statement is true? A) They both believe in karma's effect on resurrection but differ how it occurs. B) They both believe in karma's effect on reincarnation, but differ in the physical form of reincarnated body. C) They are both polytheistic. D) They both have the 5 Ks as a core philosophy of their religion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They both believe in karma's effect on reincarnation, but differ in the physical form of reincarnated body. 37. From which direction did the Aryans come? A) South. B) East. C) North. D) West. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) North. 38. Rebirth of a soul in a new body A) Resurrection. B) Rebirth. C) Reincarnation. D) Reborn. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reincarnation. 39. What were the Vidas? A) A list of laws created for order. B) Major trade cities in ancient India. C) A group of powerful kings. D) Religious texts of ancient India. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Religious texts of ancient India. 40. The common people were blank in the caste system. A) Brahmans. B) Vaisya:. C) Raja. D) Sudras. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vaisya:. 41. River located West of India in present-day Pakistan A) Nile River. B) Indus River. C) Ganges River. D) Brahma River. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Indus River. 42. Class structure of Ancient Indian society A) Hinduism. B) Civil Service System. C) Caste System. D) Brahminism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Caste System. 43. The Buddha did not consider himself to be a god. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 44. Siddhartha Gautama left home around 29/30 years old to find answers to his questions about what kind of life? A) Spiritual. B) Poor. C) Human. D) Religious. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Human. 45. Of the 3 deities of Hinduism, Brahma is known as the creator. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 46. Judging by the buildings in the cities in the Indus Valley, you can infer that A) The people did not emphasize cleanliness. B) Some people were wealthier than others but there is little evidence of a single strong ruler like a Pharoah who ruled over the huge Indus Valley civilization. C) The people did not work very hard. D) The people were not religious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Some people were wealthier than others but there is little evidence of a single strong ruler like a Pharoah who ruled over the huge Indus Valley civilization. 47. Where does human suffering come from? A) From nature. B) Desire and want. C) Evil and fear. D) Unmet expectations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Desire and want. 48. Read the phrase and determine which religion it is associated with:Follow the Eightfold Path to enlightenment. A) Buddhism. B) Jainism. C) Hinduism. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Buddhism. 49. According to ..... teachings, if people can overcome their desires, they will reach nirvana. A) Buddhist. B) Hindu. C) Janists. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Buddhist. 50. What determined what caste a person belonged to? A) They were born into whatever caste their parents belonged to. B) Children were tested over skills and knowledge to see where they would be placed. C) The priests assigned the caste when a child reached adulthood. D) Everyone was born equal and could choose their level in the caste. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They were born into whatever caste their parents belonged to. 51. (Hinduism) Liberation from samsara A) Salvation. B) Kushan empire. C) Karma. D) Kshatriya. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Salvation. 52. The founder of Buddhism is ..... A) Asoka. B) Jains. C) Siddhartha Gyatam. D) Chandragupta. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Siddhartha Gyatam. 53. The Iron Pillar at Delhi is an example of what Indian innovation? A) Metal Working Skill. B) Medical Abilities. C) Astronomy Techniques. D) Temple Artwork. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Metal Working Skill. 54. The Tripitaka, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana are key features of A) Hinduism. B) Buddhism. C) Judaism. D) Jainism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Buddhism. 55. The correct order of the Caste System is ..... A) Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Sudras, Untouchables. B) Untouchables, Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Sudras. C) Vaishyas, Kshatriyas, Untouchables, Sudras, Brahmans. D) Kshatriyas, Brahmans, Vaishyas, Sudras, Untouchables. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Sudras, Untouchables. 56. What continent is India in? A) Africa. B) Australia. C) Europe. D) Asia. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Asia. 57. Which crop was introduced to the region by the Aryans? A) Wheat. B) Rice. C) Sugarcane. D) Barley. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sugarcane. 58. Stone was the primary building material for houses and common buildings in Ancient India A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 59. The sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences. In other words, what goes around comes around. A) Karma. B) Veneration. C) Dissents. D) Whisper. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Karma. 60. An Indian faith whose followers do not believe in a supreme being; they emphasize nonviolence and respect for all living things A) Nirvana. B) Dharma. C) Reincarnation. D) Jainism. 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