Ancient Indian History Quiz 233 (25 MCQs)

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1. Deep continued thought that focused the mind on spiritual ideas

2. What Mauryan emperor spread Buddhism beyond India?

3. Fortress in a city

4. Strong wind that blows one direction in winter and the opposite direction in summer

5. Because of their advances in astronomy, the ancient Indians were able to _____

6. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are _____

7. A state of perfect happiness; an ideal place. This represents the final goal in Buddhism.

8. What river served the same purpose for the ancient Indians as the Tigris and Euphrates served for the ancient Mesopotamians?

9. Used trade routes to travel to holy places

10. After the Saraswati River dried up, where did the Indus valley civilization settle?

11. Which is NOT true of Mohenjo-Daro?

12. An ancient Indian Empire that ruled from 320 BCE to 550 BCE. It was considered the Golden Age of India.

13. Why might farmers in India be happy during summer monsoons?

14. . The empire that took over after the Aryan empire was the _____ and their greatest king was _____

15. What is true about Buddhist and Hindus?

16. Key term:to move from one place to settle in another area

17. Which of the following is false about Hinduism?

18. Strong seasonal winds that cause a "wet" and "dry" season in India.

19. Under Emperor _____, Indian civilization reached a high point & the economy strengthened and prospered.

20. Some Hindus are vegetarians. This means they do not eat _____

21. 'Life is full of suffering' is part of

22. Teachings or guidelines for Buddhists to follow

23. Which statement about the Hindu caste system in India is accurate?

24. What vocabulary word means:A major religion that developed in India, the main belief was that all souls are part of one universal spirit.

25. A broad flat area of high land is called a _____