Ancient Indian History Quiz 211 (25 MCQs)

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1. Chola king who developed a Navy and raided the Ganga valley?

2. If two nobles from distant parts of China met during the Shang dynasty, what would be the easiest way for them to communicate?

3. Which group of people built over 19, 000 miles of roads?

4. What was the capital of India?

5. A state of perfect peace is called:

6. "Think good thoughts, say nice things, and do good for others. Everything comes back to you" This quote is most similar to which Hindu belief?

7. Which river does this list describe? begins in the Himalayas flows through Pakistan empties into the Arabian Sea

8. Who is the universal spirit in Hinduism?

9. In Hinduism, the religious and moral duties of each person are called their _____

10. Which was an Indian invention that had a great impact on the study of mathematics and science?

11. India's golden age of culture flourished under this monarch

12. What advice would Confucius give if you had a problem that you couldn't solve?

13. Sanskrit word that means "a person who is awake."

14. Which of the following persons belonged to the lowest social class of the caste system of ancient India?

15. What was the fourth group in the caste system?

16. Harappan civilizations were very advanced and included bathrooms with indoor plumbing.

17. Seasonal winds, known as _____, help make India dry or wet, depending on the time of year.

18. Called "seasonal winds" these weather events bring strong winds + summer rains and winter dryness to India

19. Seasonal wind pattern that causes wet and dry seasons

20. What is the name of the language that was developed by the Aryan civilization?

21. Hindu teachings were originally spread _____

22. Ashoka improved communication throughout the empire by _____

23. How long did Siddhartha meditate before finding enlightenment?

24. What two modern countries border the Indus River Valley?

25. Which person takes over the Maurya Empire and starts making it better for his people?