This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian History > Ancient > Ancient Indian History – Quiz 216 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ancient Indian History Quiz 216 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 6.G.1.1 Given that the Nile generally flows in a northward direction, which statement is MOST accurate? A) It flows into the Red Sea. B) It flows into the Suez Canal. C) It flows into lake Victoria. D) It flows into the Mediterranean Sea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It flows into the Mediterranean Sea. 2. Why did the Mauryan Empire fade after Ashoka's death in 232 b.c.? A) Natural disasters. B) They were invaded by Aryans. C) Ashoka cursed the empire. D) Poor leadership. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Poor leadership. 3. Foldscope is a A) Plastic microscope. B) Paper microscope. C) Wood microscope. D) Metal microscope. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Paper microscope. 4. A large landmass that is smaller than a continent is called a (n)? A) Island. B) Subcontinent. C) Delta. D) Peninsula. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Subcontinent. 5. When looking for India on the map, look for the shape of a ..... A) Square. B) Diamond. C) Triangle. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Diamond. 6. Select the option that best represents the word, nirvana. A) Perfect spiritual peace, and an end to suffering. B) The belief in the rebirth of the soul. C) The founder of Buddhism. D) Hinduism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Perfect spiritual peace, and an end to suffering. 7. Little is known about the Harappan civilizations because scholars have not yet learned to ..... A) Speak their language. B) Where their cities were located. C) Read their writing system. D) Understand the artifacts that were left behind. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Read their writing system. 8. Most people living in India today follow the religion of ..... A) Christianity. B) Buddhism. C) Hinduism. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hinduism. 9. The belief that the soul is reborn in another person. A) Nirvana. B) Karma. C) Dharma. D) Reincarnation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reincarnation. 10. The Buddha detailed the steps toward achieving nirvana in ..... A) The Eightfold Path. B) The Four Noble Truths. C) The Middle Way. D) The Three Qualities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Eightfold Path. 11. Artisan, tradesman, merchants, landowners A) Brahmin. B) Kshatriyas. C) Vaishyasya. D) Shudras or Sudras. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vaishyasya. 12. Because of its size and the mountain ranges that form a boarder, India is considered a what? A) Subcontinent. B) Continent. C) Country. D) Area of land. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Subcontinent. 13. Which river is the most important to India? A) Indus River. B) Yellow River. C) Ganges River. D) Yangziriver. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ganges River. 14. What is the name of the god of Islam? A) Buddha. B) Allah. C) Muhammed. D) Brahma. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Allah. 15. A large, distinguishable part of a continent A) Subcontinent. B) Peninsula. C) Citadel. D) Delta. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Subcontinent. 16. What are the four duties every Hindu should follow? A) Be unkind, be unfaithful, be supportive and be cruel to animals. B) Respect the deities, respect all ancestors, respect all human being, honor everyone. C) Be rude, Respect all animals, Respect the Gods, Respect Everyone. D) . Be generous, be kind, be respectful, honor everyone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Respect the deities, respect all ancestors, respect all human being, honor everyone. 17. What were some things that shows us that Mohenjo-Darro and Harappa were more advanced than earlier civilizations? A) First planned cities, advanced roads, advanced sanitation. B) Invention of the wheel and use of fire. C) Invention of hieroglyphics to communicate better. D) Building of great pyramids to put the bodies of their pharaohs in. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) First planned cities, advanced roads, advanced sanitation. 18. Early invader tribe A) Romans. B) Caller. C) Gautama. D) British. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Caller. 19. Aryans could be characterized as ..... A) Aggressive. B) Warriors. C) Light-skinned. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 20. What is word that means "having a status with political rights and obligation" ? A) Numeral. B) Fable. C) Citizenship. D) Metallurgy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Citizenship. ← 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