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Ancient Indian History Quiz 117 (25 MCQs)

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1. What is the wind direction during the summer monsoon?
2. The use of the decimal system, advancements in medicine, and construction of Hindu temples are most closely associated with the golden age of the
3. Identify the FALSE statement about the social structure of the Mauryan and Gupta Empires.
4. .... was the strongest ruler of the Mauryan dynasty. Later, he converted to Buddhism and worked toward improving the lives of his people.
5. They invented measuring devices for weights and construction similar to our modern ruler. The Harappans built one of the earliest known docks on the Sabarmati River that flows into the Arabian Sea that promoted trade by sea. Scholars note how vast their knowledge of tides and hydrography was to deal with the ever-changing delta of the river and coastal waters. Suspension bridges appeared in the 4th Century BCE made of braided bamboo and iron chains. Achievements and economy:Which sentence in the excerpt above best supports the topic sentence, "The people of ancient India traversed the water for economic reasons" ?
6. What are samskaras?
7. The prince or leader of a tribe
8. True or False. Asoka helped spread Buddhism by making it the state religion and sending missionaries to other countries to preach and spread Buddhist ideas.
9. Which of the following is NOT an advancement of Indus Valley Civilization?
10. Who established the Mauryan Empire and became its first tuler?
11. What is the purpose of a citadel in the cities of the Indus River Valley?
12. When groups of people intermingle, changes often occur within both groups. How did the Aryans change as a result of their move into India?
13. Indus River Valley is a river Valley that supported Ancient _____
14. When the Aryan and Indian Cultures blended, what religion resulted?
15. Who was the father of Plastic Surgery?
16. What did Siddhartha do to try to achieve enlightenment?
17. What religion was promoted heavily by King Ashoka during the Mauryan Empire?
18. Greatest Writer and Poet of India who wrote in Sanskrit
19. The _____, which are located in northern India, are the highest mountains in the world.
20. The effect that good or bad actions have on a person's soul
21. Hinduism grew out of an earlier Aryan religion called _____
22. Which of the following is NOT a spice given to us by Ancient India?
23. One of India's first major cities that was successful and peaceful
24. Which Ancient Indian CULTURAL achievement is one we use today?
25. What technique was used to produce high-quality steel in South India by 200 BC?
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