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Ancient Indian History Quiz 53 (60 MCQs)

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1. True or False:Seals were likely used for identification purposes
2. A collection of stories, poems, and songs of the Aryans.
3. The two major world religions to come out of India are-
4. Many Buddhist temples, called stupas, were built in India by this leader
5. Cotton was a surplus crop and so the Gupta Empire did this with it.
6. The division of Indian society
7. Who made cows a sacred animal?
8. Identify the two mountain ranges that isolate India.
9. What didn't Siddhartha see on his journey outside of the palace?
10. The first Ancient Indian civilizations developed along which river?
11. How did Buddhism spread to Japan, Korea, and China?
12. A ..... is usually separated from the rest of the continent by geographical features, such as mountains.
13. One of the greatest Indian poets, writers and play writes. He was famous for writing in Sanskrit.
14. A leader of Ancient India who brought prosperity and peace after turning to Buddhism.
15. About how many espresso beans are required to make one espresso?
16. Ancient Hindus developed this practice of focusing of the mind on spiritual ideas.
17. Which religion from India believes there is one spiritual force known as Brahman? People who practice this religion also believe reincarnation. There are four goals in life:a person's duty to what is right, to strive to earn a living with dignity, seeking pleasure in life, and moksha.
18. Who is at the top of the caste system?
19. Who conquered India before Chandragupta?
20. In chola empire, brahmans often received grants of land called .....
21. To move from one place to another in order to live is to .....
22. What did Brahmanism and early Hinduism have in common?
23. Which event happened last?
24. The Maurya Empire was the ..... great empire of ancient India.
25. On which river did the Harappan Civilization begin?
26. The terms moksha and nirvana refer to a belief that no one will ever escape the continuous cycle of reincarnation.
27. The idea of living many lives in different forms, one after another. If you do duties of your caste, your next life will be better.
28. When we studied the primary sources from the Indus Valley, how did we see them taking advantage of their topography to help them in their building?
29. Association of traders in chola kingdom known as-
30. The point of Buddhism is to reach enlightenment (Nirvana).
31. True or False:The Harappans lived in cities with streets and indoor plumbing.
32. Aiden, Abigail, and Rohan are studying ancient Indian beliefs. They come across the concept of dharma. How would they understand this concept?
33. What formed as the subcontinent of South Asia collided with Asia?
34. A ..... is surrounded by 3 sides of water.
35. The ..... built a society in the southwestern part of the United States.
36. Buddhism and Hinduism both believe in reincarnation
37. Indian doctors understood the concept of ....., which helps build human defenses to a disease
38. Which Veda consist of sacrificial prayer songs?
39. Which of these was the highest caste?
40. A major religion that developed in India
41. Buddhist ideas were appealing to people in all levels of society.
42. India is a ..... because it is bordered by water on three sides.
43. *numbers, concept of 0* ..... *literature*medical advancesWhat is missing from the Gupta Empire's list of contributions?
44. Which empire was considered to have ruled during the Golden Age of ancient India?
45. The ideal state of happiness and peace.
46. Abigail, Ava, and Emma are discussing the concept of dharma in ancient Indian beliefs. According to this concept, what is the moral duty or responsibility that each person has to fulfill in their life?
47. The Aryans practiced a religion known as ....., based on the Vedas.
48. To think deeply about religious things or the world around you
49. How can a Buddhist, unlike a Hindu, end the cycle of rebirth and reach enlightenment?
50. Another name for a god or goddess is
51. A person could choose which caste he or she belonged to.
52. A force that decides what form people will be born into in their next life.
53. Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 rivers in India?
54. What jobs were Dalits expected to do within India's social hierarchy?
55. Select the mudra which helps improve eyesight, immunity and strengthens our internal organs
56. This makes up most of central India, and has poor soil for farming.
57. How is India separated from the rest of Asia?
58. Why did some leaders reject Buddhism?
59. "Moving from one place to another"
60. The Harappan civilization developed along this great river/
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