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Ancient Indian History Quiz 186 (25 MCQs)

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1. The Hindu belief that a person's deeds, good or bad, determine his state in reincarnation.
2. The idea in Buddhism that suffering comes from our desire is part of the _____
3. What kind of temples became more complex and ornate over time?
4. What are two important rivers that start in the Himalaya Mountains
5. Scholar refers to the caste system in India as a _____
6. The Vedas established four varnas, which made up the Caste system. What is the order of the four varnas from most important to least?
7. Which was the first Indus Valley city to be discovered?
8. Nickname for Siddhartha Gautama; an Indian prince who founded Buddhism
9. What group of people belonged to the highest class of the caste system?
10. Shrines were built to house the remains of holy
11. Buddhism teaches that to end suffering, one must end desire. Which saying would support this Buddhist idea?
12. Buildings and streets in Indus Valley cities were arranged in a:
13. Indian military leader who took control of large portion of India to found successful Mauryan Empire. Well organized government. Strong military and SPY organization toenforce loyalty from his subjects.
14. What is the name of the writing system of ancient India, which became the most important language?
15. The earliest known written language in ancient India is _____
16. This emperor's style of rule changed after he converted to Buddhism.
17. Where did the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China develop?
18. Hinduism is the oldest religion of ancient India, and there is no known founder of this religion, it is still practiced by a vast majority of Indians today. It is a complex and diverse religion with many gods and goddesses, and a belief in reincarnation and karma. Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of life is to attain reincarnation, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death. The cow is a very sacred animal in this religion, the divine law of this religion is called dharma. The highest class in this religion are the brahmins(like priests).According to Hinduism all living beings seek this goal.
19. Polytheism is the believe in _____ gods/godesses.
20. Brahmins had to ring a bell to warn others that they were coming near.
21. Archaeologists know very little of the language spoken by the people because
22. Which of the following caused the collapse of the Mauryan Empire?
23. How big was the Persian Empire at its highest point
24. GUPTA MATHEMATICIAN AND ASTRONOMER; HE ARGUED THAT THE EARTH REVOLVES AROUND THE SUN AND CORRECTLY EXPLAINED THE CAUSES OF ECLIPSES
25. Caste systems, from high to lowest
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