Ancient Indian History Quiz 132 (25 MCQs)

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1. How is India separated from the rest of Asia?

2. Why did some leaders reject Buddhism?

3. "Moving from one place to another"

4. The Harappan civilization developed along this great river/

5. Strong winds. Winter = dry cold air. Summer = warm wet air or rainy season

6. Who or what is Raja

7. A person's position in society, and it determines what the person is allowed to do in life

8. Why was the caste system created by the Aryans?

9. Indian Empire that ruled from about 322-185 BC

10. What is the most important number created in Ancient India?

11. In the Caste System, the servants of the other 3 castes are called _____

12. Check all that apply. Which religion(s) believe in maya?

13. Which one of these was a technological innovation of the Harrappan civilization

14. The ancient Hindus played musical instruments such as

15. Who was a Mauryan ruler who built new roads and hospitals for people and animals?

16. The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives

17. Most members of the Vaishya, "Middle Class", group work as

18. Mahayana Buddhism spread to which of the following countries?

19. Which religion grew out of Aryan beliefs and practices?

20. Which religion:Largest Religion in India

21. The process of rebirth, is a central belief of Hinduism

22. What is a belief shared by both Hindus and Buddhists?

23. Did not agree with the Caste System

24. At age 29, Siddhartha decides to leave everything behind but his dad tries to get him to stay.

25. Hindus believed the soul is eternal and reborn in different bodies over different life cycles. This is known as