Ancient Indian History Quiz 222 (25 MCQs)

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1. What is the word that means "A Buddhist worthy of nirvana, who postpones it to help others" ?

2. The responsibility children have to respect, obey, and care for their parents is

3. What was the name for the people that were not considered to be part of the caste system?

4. Ashoka became a Buddhist after the great battle of

5. Books of Knowledge that contain many of the stories and songs of the Aryans.

6. What was the name of the group that was the lowest level of society and wasn't even part of the caste system?

7. What best describes the Tamil kingdoms of southern India?

8. The most powerful varnas were the Vaisyas and Sudas

9. A religion and philosophy developed in Ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms.

10. A state of inner peace.

11. Which is not one of the three main rivers of Ancient India?

12. The holy book of Hinduism was written in this language.

13. Why have many historians called Gupta rule a golden age?

14. What was the primary language of the Gupta Empire?

15. Religious art helps people to _____

16. In which river bank Harappa was located?

17. What is the mountain range that is on the northern border of India?

18. The most likely reason for the decline of Harappan civilization after 1500 BCE was

19. The cycle of life, death and rebirth

20. Founded the Mauryan Empire _____

21. Which leader built thousands of stupas, or Buddhist shrines, throughout India?

22. Group of people who share a similiar position in society

23. People first migrated to India around 40, 000 BCE. What continent did they originate (or come) from?

24. A Buddhist shrine, usually dome shaped

25. What is the term for the Hindu class system that controlled every aspect of daily life?