Ancient Indian History Quiz 71 (60 MCQs)

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1. A COUNTRY BORDERING SOUTH VIETNAM TO THE WEST, AND A STRONGHOLD FOR VIET CONG TROOPS TO BUILD UP AND THEN PENETRATE S. VIETNAM BORDERS WITH EASE
2. True or False:Sudras often worked for Vaishyas
3. Which of the following became popular in the Golden period of Indian history?
4. Who were the Aryans in ancient India?
5. Who was at the top of the Hindu Caste system?
6. BC-1500 BC in the Indus River Valley.
7. Law that shows the right behaviors and social order
8. The ancient Egyptian Pharoah who took a historic trading expedition to Punt is
9. The social class system in India that has no movement between classes
10. Highest social group in India that enjoyed the highest position because they knew the sacred Hindu texts.
11. Reasons for decline in Harappan civilization.
12. Scarlett, Mason, and Charlotte were discussing ancient Indian beliefs in their history class. They came across the concept of reincarnation. How did they understand this belief?
13. This originated in India about 5, 000 years ago and is a part of Hindu religion that is a way to relax your mind, body, and soul.
14. Which dynasty is Shi Huangdi from?
15. A fortified area.
16. In which section of the Mahabharata does Krishna talk about doing one's duty?
17. According to the Mudras, what do our five fingers represent
18. What is the word that means "regions of a nation or empire" ?
19. Which of the following was an important contribution of mathematicians in ancient India of the Gupta period?
20. The three main types of structures, all serving religious purposes, were the pillar, the stupa, and the rock chamber. During Asoka's reign, many stone pillars were erected along roads to mark sites of events in the Buddha's life. The polished sandstone pillars weighed up to 50 tons (45.4t) each and rose as high as 50 feet (15 m). Each was topped with a carved lion, uttering the Buddha's message.What was each pillar usually made of?
21. Highest class made up of priests
22. What ancient India game requires a great deal of skill and intelligence?
23. Where is the Indian subcontinent located?
24. What is the main goal of people who follow Buddhism as it was taught by the Buddha?
25. What group of people ran the third empire?
26. According to the belief of Karma, a servant who does bad things would MOST LIKELY be reincarnated as which of the following?
27. India's sacred ancient texts are called .....
28. The major religious system of India, which worshiped many gods and goddesses, most important is Brahma is called .....
29. Identify the correct fact about monsoon winds.
30. Religious and moral duties of both Hinduism and Buddhism
31. Select the choice that best represents the word, Raja.
32. What is the majority religion (main one practiced) in India?
33. Which caste is described below?This social class was considered the priests and teachers.
34. Religion:According to the reading, which religious belief system in Ancient India stated that everything is living, feels pain, and has a soul?
35. The Iron pillar (the pillar that has never rusted) is a prime example of the advancements Indians made in which area?
36. People that do jobs considered dirty or unclean; outcastes, untouchables
37. What geographic feature protected the Indus River Valley's Northern region?
38. Another religion that began in India believes in getting rid of suffering and seeking enlightenment. What is it called?
39. A religion based on priests and rituals, particularly sacrifices to the gods. Called the religion of the Vedic age.
40. What were the two main crops grown by farmers in ancient India?
41. Ancient Indians developed the field of science known as ....., which studies the movements of planets and stars.
42. What is the name of the ancient text written by the Aryans?
43. What seperates India from Asia?
44. Which religion spread from India to China and Japan
45. Why types of job due are the dalit responsible for?
46. Ancient Indians were motivated to complete the duties of their varnas because .....
47. Aryans formed into tribes that were led by
48. What is a pariah?
49. What continent India is located?
50. What was the main economic activity in the Indus River Valley civilizations?
51. According to Hindu beliefs of reincarnation, faithful followers of Hinduism .....
52. What was the basic structure of Chandragupta Maurya's government?
53. How do the Hindu gods relate to the concept of Brahman?
54. A religion based on the teachings of Buddha
55. Buddha's real name as a child was .....
56. The cycle of birth, death and rebirth
57. Is Buddha a god?
58. The social hierarchy that is based on birth and determines one's job, education, and marriage.
59. Which caste is at the top (1)
60. Each level of the Caste System is called a .....