Ancient Indian History Quiz 50 (25 MCQs)

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1. What boundary was created during reign of Shi Huangdi of the Qin Dynasty to defend the empire from nomadic invaders living on the north?

2. Compare the Aryan system of government to the Harappan system. In what way did they differ?

3. This sea was located southwest of India and provided the moisture for the monsoon season

4. What is the name of the class in the caste system that has merchants and professionals?

5. The Indian term for prince.

6. These dome shaped structures contained religious objects and served as places of worship for Buddhists.

7. What jobs did the Shudras have?

8. Pick the key concept:Indus River Valley had rich soil

9. Hindu god that is often considered the Preserver of the universe.

10. What are the four books of Hindu knowledge called?

11. The process of growing food mainly for self-consumption is called _____ farming.

12. Under which group did the social system based on varnas emerge in India

13. Which is an aspect associated with Jainism

14. Religion has no specific founder

15. A person's social class in Ancient India was determined in a Caste System by:

16. What was an early city in Ancient India?

17. What did King Ashoka help spread by building roads, hospitals, and shrines?

18. Which term describes feeling a state of perfect wisdom

19. An emotional or spiritual state of perfect peace and happiness in Buddhism

20. India is a large landmass, but is still smaller than a continent. What do we call such a landmass?

21. "Enlightened One"

22. He united most of the Indian subcontinent

23. Siddhartha was inspired to leave his royal life and search for enlightenment when he saw

24. Which practice is MOST important to Hindu beliefs?

25. The sacred texts from Hinduism are: