Ancient Indian History Quiz 99 (25 MCQs)

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1. How many gods do Hindu's worship

2. Under the Gupta empire, India experienced a flurry of what?

3. One of Hinduism's major beliefs is in what?

4. The concept of peace and harmony with all things

5. Ancient writings known as the _____ include poems, hymns, myths, and rituals.

6. The teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism all support the principle of nonviolence. What is this called?

7. These brought winds and rains to India

8. Chandragupta Maurya created an empire in India in 322 BCE. He was followed by his son Bindusara in 298 BCE. Who was the next to rule this empire?

9. Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?

10. Something that provides the maximum contribution to a country's income.

11. The Hindi-Arabic numerals, including zero, that we use in the USA came from India.

12. What do Buddhists believe is the cause of all suffering?

13. A theocracy is _____

14. The Eightfold Path is a belief of Hinduism

15. Siddhartha Gautama said that, in Buddhism, there are (is) _____ God(s)

16. Which Indian piece of literature contains the passages called the Bhagavad Gita?

17. A team game similar to baseball.

18. Who ruled over India during the Golden Age of the Gupta Empire?

19. What is the tallest peak in the Himalayan Mountain range?

20. How many gods/goddesses are in Hinduism?

21. The holy book of Hinduism is:

22. How were Harappan and Mesopotamian civilizations similar?

23. Which monsoons brought heavy rains?

24. Who were the Indus Valley people?

25. Which belief or practice is not shared by Buddhism?