This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian History > Ancient > Ancient Indian History – Quiz 31 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ancient Indian History Quiz 31 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. River located West of India in present-day Pakistan A) Indus River. B) Ganges River. C) Nile River. D) Brahma River. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Indus River. 2. Class structure of Ancient Indian society A) Caste System. B) Hinduism. C) Brahminism. D) Civil Service System. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Caste System. 3. The Buddha did not consider himself to be a god. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 4. How are Buddhism and Hinduism similar? A) Both believe in a form of reincarnation. B) Each religion worships in similar ways. C) The religions believe in the same god. D) The largest amount of followers live in India. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Both believe in a form of reincarnation. 5. Siddhartha Gautama left home around 29/30 years old to find answers to his questions about what kind of life? A) Human. B) Spiritual. C) Poor. D) Religious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Human. 6. Of the 3 deities of Hinduism, Brahma is known as the creator. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 7. Judging by the buildings in the cities in the Indus Valley, you can infer that A) The people did not emphasize cleanliness. B) Some people were wealthier than others but there is little evidence of a single strong ruler like a Pharoah who ruled over the huge Indus Valley civilization. C) The people did not work very hard. D) The people were not religious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Some people were wealthier than others but there is little evidence of a single strong ruler like a Pharoah who ruled over the huge Indus Valley civilization. 8. Where does human suffering come from? A) From nature. B) Desire and want. C) Evil and fear. D) Unmet expectations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Desire and want. 9. Read the phrase and determine which religion it is associated with:Follow the Eightfold Path to enlightenment. A) Buddhism. B) Jainism. C) Hinduism. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Buddhism. 10. According to ..... teachings, if people can overcome their desires, they will reach nirvana. A) Buddhist. B) Hindu. C) Janists. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Buddhist. 11. What determined what caste a person belonged to? A) They were born into whatever caste their parents belonged to. B) Children were tested over skills and knowledge to see where they would be placed. C) The priests assigned the caste when a child reached adulthood. D) Everyone was born equal and could choose their level in the caste. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They were born into whatever caste their parents belonged to. 12. (Hinduism) Liberation from samsara A) Kshatriya. B) Kushan empire. C) Karma. D) Salvation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Salvation. 13. The founder of Buddhism is ..... A) Asoka. B) Jains. C) Siddhartha Gyatam. D) Chandragupta. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Siddhartha Gyatam. 14. The Iron Pillar at Delhi is an example of what Indian innovation? A) Temple Artwork. B) Astronomy Techniques. C) Medical Abilities. D) Metal Working Skill. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Metal Working Skill. 15. The Tripitaka, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana are key features of A) Hinduism. B) Buddhism. C) Judaism. D) Jainism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Buddhism. 16. The correct order of the Caste System is ..... A) Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Sudras, Untouchables. B) Vaishyas, Kshatriyas, Untouchables, Sudras, Brahmans. C) Kshatriyas, Brahmans, Vaishyas, Sudras, Untouchables. D) Untouchables, Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Sudras. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Sudras, Untouchables. 17. What continent is India in? A) Europe. B) Australia. C) Asia. D) Africa. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Asia. 18. Which crop was introduced to the region by the Aryans? A) Sugarcane. B) Barley. C) Wheat. D) Rice. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sugarcane. 19. Stone was the primary building material for houses and common buildings in Ancient India A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 20. The sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences. In other words, what goes around comes around. A) Dissents. B) Karma. C) Veneration. D) Whisper. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Karma. ← 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