Ancient Indian History Quiz 255 (25 MCQs)

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1. The two major cities that flourished within the Indus Valley were _____ and _____

2. The first person to use zero was

3. Main belief of Hinduism

4. The act of living a life of selflessness, respect, and good conduct

5. Why was Siddhartha's quest to find an end to suffering such a sacrifice?

6. Herders, farmers, artisans, merchants, middle group

7. The evidence strongly suggests that the Indus Valley civilization was primarily engaged in agriculture and trade.

8. Which of the following most accurately describes the leadership philosophy of the Guptas?

9. An area surrounded on three sides by water

10. A government controlled by religious leaders

11. Holy text of Christianity

12. Which of the following emperors was ruled during the high point of India?

13. Concept of being reborn after death

14. The Buddhist way of living that help Buddhists find relief from suffering.

15. Ashoka was known as a powerful and ruthless warrior.

16. Sacred Aryan writings are called

17. Practice of quiet reflection to clear the mind and find inner peace

18. What jobs did the Dalits/Untouchables have?

19. Were the streets of Moheno-Daro paved?

20. Achievements during the Gupta period include all but the following

21. Which factor most influenced a person's position in early Indian society?

22. Which empire existed from 350CE to 550CE?

23. Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of Buddhism.

24. How are people divided into the caste system?

25. Ancient India's social pyramid is called a