Ancient Indian History Quiz 126 (25 MCQs)

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1. (Hinduism and Buddhism) The effects of a person's actions that determine her destiny in this life and in future rebirths

2. What did Hindus and Buddhists have in common?

3. How did religion influence ancient Indian?

4. What group of people had no caste and was supposed to not have contact with other groups?

5. How did Buddhists believe they can achieve enlightenment?

6. The name "Buddha" meant one who was _____

7. This determines the state of your reincarnation

8. The period from 1500-1000 BC was known as the

9. What religion practices ahimsa?

10. A rainy period of time

11. The concept of kingship in India developed as a result of Aryan rule.

12. During the winter monsoons it is common for _____ to occur

13. Ancient Indian language

14. What is the world's oldest major religion that believes every living thing has a soul?

15. Ancient Chinese records began to be recorded on

16. The Mauryan Empire was named after who?

17. The practice of sitting quietly and clearing the mind of thought.

18. Vocabulary:Those who fall outside the Hindu social system (performed the dirtiest jobs)

19. True or False:India is a continent.

20. The Aryans introduced the _____ religion to the Indus River Valley

21. One reason India is referred to as a subcontinent is because it sits on its own (a)

22. Which empire began a Golden Age for India?

23. The ancient Indians invented medical tools and numbers 0-9.

24. Which letter best shows where people from Ancient India settled?

25. The nomadic, warlike people who invaded the Indus Valley were