Ancient Indian History Quiz 121 (25 MCQs)

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1. What is the name of the collection of stories intended to teach lessons written by Indian writers?

2. Hindus and Buddhists believe strongly in reincarnation. What is this?

3. The highest class in Aryan society was

4. Which of the following is part of a long epic poem?

5. In Hinduism, one must follow the Eightfold Path

6. Farming in India relies heavily on _____, or seasonal winds.

7. What religion was developed over many centuries and traces to oldest traditions (Vedic beliefs)?

8. The different group of people that make up the caste system as described in the Vedas.

9. Why do historians study the ancient cities of the Indus Valley?

10. Where are the world's tallest mountains?

11. India's complex social classes developed because of their growing _____

12. Who was the greatest ruler of early Russia?

13. What was an amazing part about the bricks used to build these early cities?

14. In Indian social class, the top class (the Brahmins) were:

15. Which is Not an accomplishment of the ancient Indians

16. A time of peace for any civilization with advancements in science and art

17. What do you call a landmass, such as India, that is of great size but smaller than a continent?

18. When Caste ended, all Indians were to be treated _____ regardless of class.

19. What was the occupation of the Aryans who moved into the Indus Valley

20. What mountain range is home to the largest mountains in the world?

21. Name the people who came from the North through the Khyber Pass in to the Northern part of India in c.1500 BCE.

22. Which event happened fourth?

23. What statement BEST shows that Hinduism is Polytheistic?

24. At the age of 42, Chandragupta Maurya gave his throne to

25. Who took up to 24 years to travel The Silk Road?