Ancient Indian History Quiz 215 (25 MCQs)

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1. What was the name of the important trade route that the people of India used?

2. It is known as the 'trading center' of the Indus Valley Civilization?

3. A group of similar languages is a _____

4. What is the form of Buddhism that teaches that the Buddha is a god who came to save people?

5. Which ancient city of India was known for its excellent urban planning and drainage systems?

6. Which Year is known as Vedic age?

7. The main reason we know very little about the Indus River Valley civilization is because we can't read their writing.

8. A person's religious or moral duties

9. Explain the caste system

10. Commons between Hinduism and Buddhism

11. Hinduism is monotheistic.

12. A language family is a _____

13. Chief Hindu god who is the Destroyer

14. The part of the Caste System that includes warriors and government officials.

15. Which of the colors on the map represents the Gupta Empire?

16. Deities is another name for gods and goddesses.

17. Karma is described as

18. Who was the first Gupta emperor?

19. What was Hinduisms main goal?

20. A prince who led a tribe

21. In 184 BC, the last Mauryan emperor was _____, and India split into warring kingdoms.

22. In Hinduism, a person's religious and moral duties. In Buddhism, the Buddha's teachings.

23. Buddhists believe that any person can reach _____, a state of perfect peace, by living a life of selflessness and good character.

24. Which of the following is the supreme being worshiped by Hindus?

25. What are the guiding principles at the heart of Buddhism called?