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Ancient Indian History Quiz 37 (25 MCQs)

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1. Which of the following is an example of a "Hindu Epic" ?

2. Huge seasonal winds (wet or dry)

3. The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the first civilizations in the world. What two cities were at the center of this civilization?

4. The belief in many gods

5. The personal duty one must follow to earn a better existence in the next life

6. Written in Sanskrit2. includes poems, prayers, myths, and hymns3. broken into four parts including the Samhitas, Brahmans, Aranyakas, and the UpanishadsWhich collection of religious texts is described above?

7. _____ was Chandragupta Maurya's grandson.

8. The final development in early Indian architecture was the rock chamber, carved out of rock cliffs. This structure was developed by Asoka to provide a series of rooms to house monks and to serve as a hall for religious ceremonies.What was the purpose of the rock chamber?

9. Who did the hindu belive to be the destroyer of the world?

10. The Harappan traded with city-states form where?

11. David, Harper, and Liam are having a debate about the Upanishads. What exactly are the Upanishads?

12. Buddhism(the rival of Hinduism) was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, in the 6th century BCE. Buddhism spread rapidly throughout India and later throughout Asia, and it is still practiced by millions of people today. Buddhism teaches that the ultimate goal of life is to attain nirvana, or ultimate reality, and that suffering can be overcome through letting of all worldly cares and materialistic goods. Buddhism principles are based on The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Paths.What is nirvana?

13. Who is the father of the Arab race?

14. Which of the following religions, based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, believes that enlightenment, or Nirvana, occurs during one's life?

15. How was a persons caste determined?

16. The Gupta Empire expanded this economic activity:

17. When siddartha searched for enlightment he _____

18. Which things were determined based on a person's caste or place in society?

19. Epic poems such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata helped define Hinduism because they help explain:

20. Which of the following animals are you not allowed to harm because they are considered sacred?

21. Which is a collection of stories that teach moral lessons?

22. What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?

23. Which of the following is not a part of the trio of hindu gods?

24. Siddhartha Guatama started which religion?

25. The Main teacher of Jainism and his title was "The Jina" (the conqueror).

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