Ancient Indian History Quiz 161 (20 MCQs)

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1. Under the caste system of ancient India, which group had the highest status?

Correct Answer: B) Brahmans, who served as priests.

2. True or False:Historians have been able to decipher the Harappan written language.

Correct Answer: B) False.

3. There are four noble truths in the Buddhist religion (or 'way of life')

Correct Answer: A) True.

4. Mauryan king who extended his rule across most of India and prioritized the well-being of his people

Correct Answer: A) Ashoka.

5. What is the Buddha's real name?

Correct Answer: C) Siddhartha Gyatam.

6. The Indus Valley Civilization's first two cities were .....

Correct Answer: D) Harappa and Mohenjo Daro.

7. Check all that apply. Which religion(s) are monotheistic?

Correct Answer: D) Sikhism.

8. A Hindu Vaisyas is reincarnated as a Sudra. This person collected ..... in their life as a Vaisyas.

Correct Answer: B) Bad karma.

9. Which ruler started off harsh and violent, but later changed to Buddhist peaceful values?

Correct Answer: D) Asoka/Asoka.

10. Which empire emphasized the caste system to maintain control?

Correct Answer: B) Gupta.

11. King Ashoka found peace why which religion

Correct Answer: C) Buddhism.

12. Nepal, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, and Bangledash are the five countries represented in the Indian

Correct Answer: B) Subcontinent.

13. What is the lowest level in the Indian caste system?

Correct Answer: B) Untouchables.

14. True or false:Aryans were equally spread out through all parts of the Caste System.

Correct Answer: B) False.

15. How did the Aryan system of government differ from the Harappan system of government?

Correct Answer: A) The Aryan system was based mostly on family connections.

16. Select the choice that best represents the Caste system.

Correct Answer: C) Complex social structure in India, that began to take shape after the Indo-Aryan migration.

17. What river was the Indus Valley Civilization developed around?

Correct Answer: C) Indus River.

18. True or False. Buddha and Siddhartha are the same person?

Correct Answer: A) True.

19. The law of ..... determines how a person will be reincarnated.

Correct Answer: C) Karma.

20. Siddhartha Gautama found enlightenment while sitting under what kind of tree?

Correct Answer: C) Bodhi.