Ancient Indian History Quiz 247 (25 MCQs)

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1. Where did the Aryans migrate from?

2. The written language of the Aryans.

3. What is a possible cause of the end of the Harappan civilization?

4. Which was NOT a step in formation of the South Asian subcontinent?

5. 6.H.2.1 The Kingdoms of Egypt began when:

6. Which is NOT a way that most people on the Indo-Ganges Plains farm?

7. What religion did the Persians follow?

8. The _____ began as nomads when they entered India and then eventually settled as farmers.

9. What is significant about the Indus River Valley?

10. Siddhartha Gautama founded the Mauryan Empire around 325 B.C.

11. Which of the following best describes the Vedas?

12. What are the rivers called?

13. The goal of Buddhism, which means state of wisdom

14. A system of religion that grew out of the religion of the Aryans in ancient India.

15. A person's religious and moral duties

16. Considered to be the Mauryan Dynasty's greatest king

17. What was probably the key factor in the Aryan conquest of the Indus Valley civilization?

18. Which comes from ancient India?

19. What are the major beliefs of Buddhism known as?

20. What major religion teaches both reincarnation and the conformity to a caste system?

21. Which group migrated into India after the decline of the Indus Valley civilization?

22. The people found in the Vaishya caste are

23. Today, most Hindus live in

24. The main religion of India, based on Aryan beliefs.

25. The leader of a village held the title of?