Ancient Indian History Quiz 280 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which two mountain ranges protect and isolate India from the rest of Asia?
2. The kesh, kangha, kara, kachera, and kirpan are all visual representations seen on followers of
3. Around what time did the ancient Indus Valley civilisation decline?
4. India was formed on what is known as the subcontinent of .....
5. What is the word that means "A Buddhist worthy of nirvana, who postpones it to help others" ?
6. The responsibility children have to respect, obey, and care for their parents is
7. What was the name for the people that were not considered to be part of the caste system?
8. Ashoka became a Buddhist after the great battle of
9. Books of Knowledge that contain many of the stories and songs of the Aryans.
10. What was the name of the group that was the lowest level of society and wasn't even part of the caste system?
11. What best describes the Tamil kingdoms of southern India?
12. The most powerful varnas were the Vaisyas and Sudas
13. A religion and philosophy developed in Ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms.
14. A state of inner peace.
15. Which is not one of the three main rivers of Ancient India?
16. The holy book of Hinduism was written in this language.
17. Why have many historians called Gupta rule a golden age?
18. What was the primary language of the Gupta Empire?
19. Religious art helps people to .....
20. In which river bank Harappa was located?