Ancient Indian History Quiz 303 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which Hindu belief supports the saying, "What goes around, comes around" , relating to the cause/effect nature of what happens in life?

Correct Answer: C) Karma.

2. People who follow Hinduism believe that the soul goes through many lives. This is called .....

Correct Answer: A) Reincarnation.

3. The Buddha believed that the only way to find truth was to follow

Correct Answer: B) The Eightfold Path.

4. A man who devotes his life to a religious group

Correct Answer: B) Monk.

5. Indus Valley seals were used for .....

Correct Answer: D) Trade.

6. In which country can you find Mt Everest?

Correct Answer: A) Nepal.

7. Why did the Mauyran Empire fall?

Correct Answer: A) Family fought over control.

8. After Ashoka converted to Buddhism, how did he rule his empire?

Correct Answer: A) By promoting peace, mutual growth, and righteous actions.

9. This religion supports the caste system .....

Correct Answer: A) Hinduism.

10. Sacred text of Hindus

Correct Answer: B) Vedas.

11. In ancient India, how was a persons caste determined?

Correct Answer: C) By what caste they were born in.

12. Which king of chola empire conquered Kaveri delta.

Correct Answer: C) King Vijayalaya.

13. The state of reaching the highest understanding

Correct Answer: D) Enlightenment.

14. Which religion:Belief in 4 Noble Truths

Correct Answer: B) Buddhism.

15. Herbal remedies in ancient India were used (a)

Correct Answer: A) A to treat illness and prevent disease.

16. India's first cities formed here.

Correct Answer: C) Indus River Valley.

17. Which religion:Dalai Lama

Correct Answer: B) Buddhism.

18. Sanskirt is the language of ancient .....

Correct Answer: A) India.

19. What are the four groups in the caste system known as

Correct Answer: D) Crow.

20. According to Buddhist beliefs, this is the cause of all suffering

Correct Answer: A) Wanting/Desire.