Ancient Indian History Quiz 177 (20 MCQs)

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1. What desert is located in the northwest region of Ancient India?
2. The Four Noble Truths1. Life is full of ..... 2. People suffer because they desire worldly things. 3. The way to end suffering is to stop desiring things. 4. The only way to stop desiring things is to follow the .....
3. What were some of the differences between Chinese religion and Indian religion?
4. A city in Ancient India
5. ..... is the sum of all your deeds, good and bad.
6. An Indo-European, Indic language, in use since circa 1200 BC as the religious and classical literary language of India.
7. As waves of invasion and migration swept over India beginning in the 1500s BCE and new kingdoms were established, leaders utilized what social system to control the behavior, production, and culture in their kingdoms?
8. Hindus believe in a supreme God called .....
9. Which group of people moved in from the North and brought with them new ideas and religion?
10. Founder of this religion is Siddhartha Gautama
11. What are the Vedas?
12. In which language did Aryans write their poems, hymns, and literature.
13. A state of peace that is free from suffering and desire
14. What could have been the purpose for the large bath that was located next to the city hall?
15. In Hinduism, ..... is the god known as the Destroyer.
16. The social hierarchy (social class pyramid) of India was known as the .....
17. With time, there became a group known as the ..... who were/are outside the Varna.
18. What book do Buddhists consider sacred?
19. Which is NOT a reason for the early conquests of the Muslims?
20. What ocean is south of India?