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Ancient Indian History Quiz 75 (60 MCQs)

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1. In Hinduism, ..... is the creator god.
2. THE COUNTRY THAT LIES BETWEEN INDIA AND TIBET, WHICH WAS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BUDDHA
3. Name the book written by Chanakya.
4. Liam, Luna, and Ethan were discussing the concept of karma in ancient Indian society. Luna believes that it means 'Actions you do in your life create energy that comes back to you in the future'. Is Luna correct?
5. The Shudras varna represents what part of a body?
6. This was a massive fort that stood at the west end of the city.
7. On the northern side what is India separated from the rest of Asia with? .....
8. What are the earliest hymns, poems, and prayers in Indian culture known as?
9. Which of the following best describes how Hindu temples changed over time?
10. The stories and songs Aryans wrote about their gods. Became the holy books of Hinduism
11. The first written language of India (that we can translate)
12. What did Asoka do after the war in Kalinga was over?
13. Chinese and Indian traders exchanged goods, ideas, and beliefs along the Silk Road. Which belief system was spread to China by Indian merchants?
14. People who were in the Shudra caste had what kind of jobs?
15. Siddhartha Gautama was born into the ..... class.
16. What is it called when someone believes they will come back to Earth as something else after they die?
17. What was the major item of trade exchanged through the Silk Route?
18. Complete control over someone or something.
19. Untouchables worked as .....
20. Like Buddhism the focus of Jainism was on breaking free from the cycle of reincarnation by living a good life
21. Identify the caste:Teachers and priests, most educated, valued knowledge, most wealth and power
22. What jobs did Sudras have?
23. A shift in winds that often causes a very rainy season or a dry season
24. What is the third largest religion?
25. A Hindu teacher and religious guide
26. Two Ancient Indus Valley cities were .....
27. Which game was invented in India?
28. What do Buddhists believe happens if one does not reach "enlightenment" ?
29. A monotheistic religion founded by Guru Nanak that promotes honesty and equality
30. Who established the Mauryan Empire after conquering the Macedonian Satrapies that ruled Alexander the Great's Kingdom.
31. Which ancient Indian period was known as 'The Golden Age'?
32. Explain the geography of Ancient India.
33. Australia is currently dealing with which type of natural disaster?
34. Gupta rulers earned large profits from
35. Today in India, Caste discrimination is .....
36. True or False:Most of the literature created during the Maurya and Gupta periods was written in Sanskrit.
37. Chandragupta Maurya gained control and began conquering the surrounding weakened kingdoms of the northeast following the .....
38. The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods & Heaven is called .....
39. Who were the Sudras in the Varnas?
40. The term that refers to the state of bliss, the end of suffering, and the freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth in Buddhism is referred to as .....
41. Aryans invaded India through the ..... in the Hindu Kush Mountains.
42. The Hindu belief that a person's deeds, good or bad, determine his state in reincarnation.
43. The idea in Buddhism that suffering comes from our desire is part of the .....
44. What kind of temples became more complex and ornate over time?
45. What are two important rivers that start in the Himalaya Mountains
46. Scholar refers to the caste system in India as a .....
47. The Vedas established four varnas, which made up the Caste system. What is the order of the four varnas from most important to least?
48. Which was the first Indus Valley city to be discovered?
49. Nickname for Siddhartha Gautama; an Indian prince who founded Buddhism
50. What group of people belonged to the highest class of the caste system?
51. Shrines were built to house the remains of holy
52. Buddhism teaches that to end suffering, one must end desire. Which saying would support this Buddhist idea?
53. Buildings and streets in Indus Valley cities were arranged in a:
54. Indian military leader who took control of large portion of India to found successful Mauryan Empire. Well organized government. Strong military and SPY organization toenforce loyalty from his subjects.
55. What is the name of the writing system of ancient India, which became the most important language?
56. The earliest known written language in ancient India is .....
57. This emperor's style of rule changed after he converted to Buddhism.
58. Where did the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China develop?
59. Hinduism is the oldest religion of ancient India, and there is no known founder of this religion, it is still practiced by a vast majority of Indians today. It is a complex and diverse religion with many gods and goddesses, and a belief in reincarnation and karma. Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of life is to attain reincarnation, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death. The cow is a very sacred animal in this religion, the divine law of this religion is called dharma. The highest class in this religion are the brahmins(like priests).According to Hinduism all living beings seek this goal.
60. Polytheism is the believe in ..... gods/godesses.
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