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Ancient Indian History Quiz 99 (60 MCQs)

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1. 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 were the three main types of structures?
2. According to the Hindu belief of reincarnation, faithful followers
3. In Buddhism, the Buddha is the only God
4. What is the goal of reincarnation in Hinduism?
5. What are 2 major products of India.
6. While Chandragupta founded the Mauryan dynasty, many historians think ..... was the empire's greatest king.
7. What is the term meaning "the rebirth of a soul into a new body" ?
8. What is the name of the Hindu god of preservation and protection?
9. Flour, which is used to make bread, crackers, pasta, etc., is made from ..... ?
10. Buddhism appealed to a wider range of people than Hinduism because
11. Key term:A representation of a Hindu god or goddess in human or animal form
12. Focus on the inward mind to find spiritual awareness
13. Who is the Hindu god Brahma?
14. Buddhism became popular in part because it did not support
15. A lasting peace that Buddhists seek
16. What mountains are located to the west of India?
17. Buddhism(the rival of Hinduism) was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, in the 6th century BCE. Buddhism spread rapidly throughout India and later throughout Asia, and it is still practiced by millions of people today. Buddhism teaches that the ultimate goal of life is to attain nirvana, or ultimate reality, and that suffering can be overcome through letting of all worldly cares and materialistic goods. Buddhism principles are based on The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Paths.What were the principles of Buddhism based on?
18. 6.G.1.1:What similarity did the Indus and Ganges Rivers share?
19. How did ancient China's geography mainly impact their culture and civilization?
20. Which Indian Empire was primarily Buddhist?
21. Buddhist state of little to no suffering.
22. What was one feature of Mohenjo Daro that was different from other settlements of this time?
23. Indus valley cities did not have which of these?
24. Which Group was at the highest level in the ancient Indian Caste system?
25. The ..... was an ancient Indian city with large walls around the neighborhoods.
26. Who was at the top of the ancient Indian social class pyramid?
27. Ashoka had government officials carve the laws on rocks, dig wells, plant trees, build rest houses along roads, and build hospitals. These improvements made life more comfortable and helped traders and government officials get around. What Buddhist king ruled the Maurya Empire according to law and improved many public facilities?
28. Along with the river systems of India, what seasonal wind patterns helped to bring rain/fresh water to Indian farmers?
29. What is the main difference between Buddhism and Hinduism?
30. The dharma is each person's spiritual duties.
31. A person's rank compared to others
32. Who Was Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
33. The Buddha believed suffering stops when you stop ..... things.
34. The name Panchatantra comes from which language.
35. What is the high area of land at the center of the Indian subcontinent?
36. How did Ashoka let his people know the rules his Mauryan empire?
37. In ancient times, the caste system was fixed, meaning .....
38. Which religion believes that the way to stop suffering is to stop desire?
39. One of the most powerful caste group was the Sudra.
40. Theravada Buddhism teaches that the Buddha is a god.
41. Where were the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro located?
42. What were the two early cities found along the Indus River?
43. What was the social class who performed the labor jobs?
44. What do Buddhists believe they need to do to achieve nirvana?
45. Where did the Aryans migrate from?
46. The written language of the Aryans.
47. What is a possible cause of the end of the Harappan civilization?
48. Which was NOT a step in formation of the South Asian subcontinent?
49. 6.H.2.1 The Kingdoms of Egypt began when:
50. Which is NOT a way that most people on the Indo-Ganges Plains farm?
51. What religion did the Persians follow?
52. The ..... began as nomads when they entered India and then eventually settled as farmers.
53. What is significant about the Indus River Valley?
54. Siddhartha Gautama founded the Mauryan Empire around 325 B.C.
55. Which of the following best describes the Vedas?
56. What are the rivers called?
57. The goal of Buddhism, which means state of wisdom
58. A system of religion that grew out of the religion of the Aryans in ancient India.
59. Considered to be the Mauryan Dynasty's greatest king
60. Which comes from ancient India?
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