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Ancient Indian History Quiz 5 (60 MCQs)

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1. Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa were what?
2. A state of wisdom
3. ..... is the belief that one has the divine right to rule
4. These are the correct order of the Eightfold Path to nirvana.1. right thought:believe in 4 Noble Truths and what Buddha taught2. Right intent:do things with kind intentions3. right speech:avoid lying and gossip4. right action:don't steal or harm others5. right livelihood:don't have a job that hurts others6. right effort:do good and stop evil7. right mindfulness:control thoughts and feelings8. right concentration:be able to meditate
5. This system determines a person's job, social group, and marriage.
6. Buddha learned the 4 Noble Truths by finding enlightenment and reaching nirvana.
7. Ashoka was NOT known for .....
8. According to the caste system, Brahmans were .....
9. Which word describes a strong seasonal wind that influences climate?
10. Which Indo-European group traveled east into India and took over after the Harappan?
11. Prince of an Aryan city state
12. The religion ..... was founded centuries later (in the 1400s) & was based on the teachings of Guru Nanak, who believed in one God & in the equality of all people, regardless of their social class or wealth.
13. Going without food.
14. Check all that apply. Which religion(s) is the sword associated with?
15. After Asoka died, who invaded the land and created the Gupta Empire?
16. Which factor most contributed to the improvement of trade in India during the period of Gupta rule?
17. A large land mass that jutes out of a continent.
18. What meaning does the term karma have for Hindus?
19. Which group looks toward Buddha as a teacher?
20. Who founded Hinduism
21. Buddhists follow the teachings of a man named .....
22. The idea that everything in the universe is part of a supreme being is called .....
23. Ancient religion that emphasizes suffering results from wanting/desire.
24. India is separated from the rest of the world by a great wall. This great barrier is called .....
25. Written language developed by the Aryans.
26. Kings/rulers and warriors
27. Which religion has holy books called Vedas?
28. Siddhartha's father wanted to prevent his son from
29. Rebirth of the soul in the body of another living thing.
30. What was the name of the Aryan language?
31. The winds that blow across East Asia at certain times of the year; in summer; they are very wet; in winter; they are generally dry unless they have crossed warm ocean currents.
32. The rejection of the use of physical violence in efforts to attain social, political, or economic change
33. This determines the state of your reincarnation ..... What goes around, comes around!
34. Which group within the caste system has the most influence and power?
35. No god is worshiped
36. How did Asoka treat the people of Kalinga during his conquest?
37. He became known as Buddha.
38. What famous Indian poet earned the title of "the Indian Shakespeare" ?
39. Discovery of the streets arranged in a grid like pattern and underground pipes and plumbing for moving water and waste in Harappa & Mohenjo Doro suggest that these early Indian cities had .....
40. Because of it's large size and separation from the rest of Asia by mountains, India is known as a
41. What was the first civilization of India?
42. Which term is defined as:Release of soul from the cycle of death and rebirth
43. When was the "golden age" of ancient India when the economy was strong and the civilization made great advancements in art, literature, math, medicine, metallurgy, and science?
44. Define migration.
45. A subcontinent is a large landmass usually separated from the rest of the continent by geographical features.
46. Which is NOT a trade item for ancient India?
47. Which ancient Indian physicians were known for performing cataract surgery?
48. Chinese philosophy based on the teachings of Laozi; taught that people should turn to nature and give up their worldly concerns
49. Which person starts the Mauryan Empire and creates and army that includes war elephants and chariots?
50. In Buddhism, what is the state of perfect peace?
51. Which of these statements are true about Hinduism?
52. The Bay of Bengal is on the ..... side of Ancient India.
53. One of the oldest religions in the world started by the Aryans. The principles of Hinduism are written in the Vedas.
54. Monsoons provide an excellent source for Indian farmers to irrigate their crops. What does irrigate mean?
55. Nomads from Europe and Asia who migrated to India and finally settled; vedas from this time suggest beginning of caste system
56. The Silk Road was important because it allowed for the
57. Who was the founder of Buddhism?
58. In Buddhism and Hinduism, the effects that good and bad actions have on a person's soul
59. The two groups of Buddhists who spread the Buddha's ideas to Southeast Asia were
60. The Indus Valley Civilization engaged in trade with Sumer and other civilizations to the west.
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