This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian History > Ancient > Ancient Indian History – Quiz 159 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ancient Indian History Quiz 159 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What did Hindus and Buddhists have in common? A) They both embraced the sacred texts of Hinduism. B) They both worshipped the Buddha as an avatar. C) They both accept the idea that is wrong to harm other living creatures. D) They both believe in the after-life. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They both accept the idea that is wrong to harm other living creatures. 2. How did religion influence ancient Indian? A) Paintings and sculptures were only for religious temples. B) Only paintings were allowed of the gods. C) Religion didn't allow art. D) Art and sculpture were based on religion and the gods. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Art and sculpture were based on religion and the gods. 3. What group of people had no caste and was supposed to not have contact with other groups? A) None of these. B) Farmers. C) Slaves. D) Untouchables. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Untouchables. 4. How did Buddhists believe they can achieve enlightenment? A) By following the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. B) By following the Vaisyas and the Brahmin. C) By following the Four Noble Truths. D) By following the teachings of their gods. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By following the Four Noble Truths. 5. The name "Buddha" meant one who was ..... A) Sorrowful. B) Awakened. C) Everlasting. D) All-powerful. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Awakened. 6. This determines the state of your reincarnation A) Vedas. B) Karma. C) Aryans. D) Upanishads. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Karma. 7. The period from 1500-1000 BC was known as the A) Later Vedic period. B) Early Vedic Period. C) Middle Vedic period. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Early Vedic Period. 8. What religion practices ahimsa? A) Hinduism. B) Jainism. C) Buddhism. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jainism. 9. A rainy period of time A) Drought. B) Monsoon Season. C) Hurricane season. D) Tornado season. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Monsoon Season. 10. The concept of kingship in India developed as a result of Aryan rule. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. During the winter monsoons it is common for ..... to occur A) Floods. B) Hurricanes. C) Droughts. D) Earthquakes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Droughts. 12. Ancient Indian language A) Sanskrit. B) Sudra. C) Astronomy. D) Dharma. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sanskrit. 13. What is the world's oldest major religion that believes every living thing has a soul? A) Buddhism. B) Christianity. C) Islam. D) Hinduism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hinduism. 14. Ancient Chinese records began to be recorded on A) Papyrus. B) Clay tablets. C) Oracle bones. D) Paper. E) Stone tablets. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Oracle bones. 15. The Mauryan Empire was named after who? A) Chandragupta. B) Ashoka. C) Maury Povich. D) Buddha. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chandragupta. 16. The practice of sitting quietly and clearing the mind of thought. A) Vedas. B) Reincarnation. C) Meditation. D) Enlightenment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Meditation. 17. Vocabulary:Those who fall outside the Hindu social system (performed the dirtiest jobs) A) Kilns. B) Crow. C) Castes. D) Untouchables. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Untouchables. 18. True or False:India is a continent. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 19. The Aryans introduced the ..... religion to the Indus River Valley A) Hindu. B) Buddhist. C) Jewish. D) Christian. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hindu. 20. The yin and yang are ..... A) The two temples of Laozi. B) The sun and the stars. C) Things that are the same and must be kept together at all times. D) Two polar forces in all things that must be kept in balance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Two polar forces in all things that must be kept in balance. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesIndian History QuizzesAncient Indian History Quiz 1Ancient Indian History Quiz 2Ancient Indian History Quiz 3Ancient Indian History Quiz 4Ancient Indian History Quiz 5Ancient Indian History Quiz 6Ancient Indian History Quiz 7Ancient Indian History Quiz 8Ancient Indian History Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books