Ancient Indian History Quiz 92 (25 MCQs)

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1. _____ winds influence India's weather during the summer bringing as much as 200 inches of rain.

2. True or False:Hindus believe that you live only one lifetime.

3. How did Buddhism influence Asoka as a ruler?

4. What is the concept of reincarnation in Hinduism?

5. What is the world's oldest religion?

6. What was sanskrit?

7. Ultimate Goal for Buddhism

8. Which of the following was a major city of the Indus Valley people?

9. Hinduism is based on which of these?

10. The Anasazi built their houses closely together like apartments. These houses were known as _____ which is the Spanish word for village.

11. The priests at the highest level of social class _____

12. According to the 4 Noble Truths, all people suffer and know what?

13. What is the constant cycle of birth and rebirth called in Hinduism?

14. The economy of the Indus Valley civilization was primarily based on

15. People that travel around to teach and spread their religious beliefs are called

16. Mahavira grew up in a _____ family, but gave up wealth and property after his parents died.

17. Which mountain range isolates and protects the Indian subcontinent?

18. Which Indian invention affected the study of mathematics and science?

19. Which group of people migrated to India and mixed with the Indus Valley people?

20. Buddhism was founded by _____ around 600B.C.

21. Religion in India was very different from the ideas of other cultures.

22. Which statement regarding Hinduism is TRUE?

23. Which group was traditionally did the work no one else wanted to do?

24. Which pair of countries is most affected by monsoons?

25. The belief that ones actions impacts future events is called