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Ancient Indian History Quiz 235 (20 MCQs)

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1. Who were the Sudras in the Varnas?
2. The term that refers to the state of bliss, the end of suffering, and the freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth in Buddhism is referred to as .....
3. Aryans invaded India through the ..... in the Hindu Kush Mountains.
4. The Hindu belief that a person's deeds, good or bad, determine his state in reincarnation.
5. The idea in Buddhism that suffering comes from our desire is part of the .....
6. What kind of temples became more complex and ornate over time?
7. What are two important rivers that start in the Himalaya Mountains
8. Scholar refers to the caste system in India as a .....
9. The Vedas established four varnas, which made up the Caste system. What is the order of the four varnas from most important to least?
10. Which was the first Indus Valley city to be discovered?
11. Nickname for Siddhartha Gautama; an Indian prince who founded Buddhism
12. What group of people belonged to the highest class of the caste system?
13. Shrines were built to house the remains of holy
14. Buddhism teaches that to end suffering, one must end desire. Which saying would support this Buddhist idea?
15. Buildings and streets in Indus Valley cities were arranged in a:
16. Indian military leader who took control of large portion of India to found successful Mauryan Empire. Well organized government. Strong military and SPY organization toenforce loyalty from his subjects.
17. What is the name of the writing system of ancient India, which became the most important language?
18. The earliest known written language in ancient India is .....
19. This emperor's style of rule changed after he converted to Buddhism.
20. Where did the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China develop?
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