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Ancient Indian History Quiz 50 (60 MCQs)

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1. Which dynasty built the early version of Great Wall of China to defend against nomads?
2. Analyze each statement and decide which one is inaccurate regarding the caste system.
3. What were the two types of Buddhism?
4. ..... spread the ideas of Jainism.
5. What was the main cause for the breakup of the Mauryan Empire?
6. How did monsoon winds affect the development of civilization in the Indus River Valley?
7. Samudragupta was a ruthless warrior.
8. Hinduism believe in many gods. This makes them:
9. The Ganges River is the most sacred river in India.
10. ..... took control of the northern part of India and founded the Mauryan Empire.
11. Which great leader of the Ancient Indian empire's name means "without sorrow" ?
12. The Indus Valley Civilization had the world's first .....
13. The 2 main cities built in this civilization were
14. Ancient India developed the most rigid social hierarchical ordering system of its time, called what?
15. Dharma and Brahman are goals for which religion?
16. To encourage the doing of something
17. After Siddhartha reached enlightenment and became Buddha, which happened last?
18. Once there was a land bridge between Europe and North America. This land bridge was called the .....
19. The world's highest mountain range, the Himalayas, lie to the north and northeast of India. Snow covers the mountains year round. The extreme cold and height of these mountains made them difficult to cross. So, outsiders from the east rarely entered the Indian subcontinent. The Hindu Kush Mountains lie to the northwest of India. The climate in these mountains is more desertlike. The people of central Asia were already used to such dry and hot weather in their homelands. So, they used the passes in the Hindu Kush to cross over into India. What roles did the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush Mountains play when it came to outsiders entering the Indian subcontinent?
20. "A line of hereditary rulers of a country" describes a(an):
21. Who invented zero?
22. Social structure in Ancient India was determined by birthright, this division of classes is called?
23. According to Buddhism, if a person gave up all desires, he or she would reach .....
24. The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space
25. The Tang dynasty of China and the Gupta Empire of India were similar in that each experienced a period of
26. What idea states that everything in the universe is part of a supreme being?
27. Ashoka converted to which belief system?
28. The chief god of the Aryans, Indra, was the god of?
29. Pick the key concept:King Ashoka creates edicts and laws
30. Why was the Silk road important?
31. Chandragupta Maurya ruled the Mauryan Empire through
32. A country in south Asia northwest of India
33. According to tradition, how did Siddhartha Gautama become the Buddha?
34. What is the definition of the term Bureaucracy?
35. A state of perfect happiness that is achieved after giving up all desires
36. Largest of Harappan cities and site of the "Great Bath"
37. The effect that a person's actions have on the soul
38. Vocabulary:The science of working with metals
39. What is a fortress that sits on top of a hill?
40. This statement belongs to which religion?"Belief in polytheism, many gods."
41. A rebirth of the soul in different forms
42. Who discovered the dockyard at Lothal?
43. Which is NOT a Hindu god?
44. This religion began in India and is related to Hinduism. It spread from India eastward throughout Asia because of the Silk Road. What religion does this describe?
45. Who were untouchables?
46. Hindus and Buddhists both believe that their next life will be affected by .....
47. Nora, Emma, and Charlotte were discussing the concept of karma in ancient Indian society. Nora believes that karma means actions you do in your life create energy that comes back to you in the future. Is she correct?
48. Did Mohenjo-Daro havea sewer system?
49. The Untouchables are known today as the .....
50. Which of the following reflects the early Aryan varna or caste hierarchy from highest rank to lowest rank?
51. Famous Indian mathematician and one of the first scientists to use algebra
52. During what dynasty did Shi Huangdi institute one set of laws, one type of currency, written language, etc. called standardization?
53. The collection of Aryan religious works that include poems, hymns, and rituals are called
54. The Caste system divided people into classes based on their "purity" in Hinduism. There was no opportunity for movement along the caste system and one must follow the dharma (duty) of their caste.
55. During the summer in India, the monsoon brings:
56. To become a member of the Chinese civil service during and after the Han Dynasty, a person had to
57. What was the lowest group in the caste system?
58. According to Buddha, what is Nirvana?
59. Chandragupta II ruled India from 374-415 AD, and he eased what type of burdens?
60. The dominant form of Buddhism in China, Korea, and Japan
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