Ancient Indian History Quiz 43 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which empire last from around 320 BCE-185 BCE?

Correct Answer: B) Mauryan.

2. Sikhism is based on the teachings of .....

Correct Answer: D) Guru Nanak.

3. Which of the following is NOT an achievement of the Maurya and Gupta periods?

Correct Answer: A) Sewage Systems.

4. A fortress or castle that is used to protect a city.

Correct Answer: A) Citadel.

5. Buddhists believe you should not get too high or too low. This is the .....

Correct Answer: A) Middle Way.

6. People of the ancient civilization of Harappa

Correct Answer: B) Harappans.

7. The "destroyer" god is called:

Correct Answer: A) Shiva.

8. The head of what god is found hanging in people's homes and cars?

Correct Answer: C) Ganesh.

9. The Aryans most likely abandoned their nomadic lifestyle because they could stay in place and do what?

Correct Answer: A) Farm.

10. Which religion does this belong to? STUPAS

Correct Answer: B) Buddhism.

11. Warriors were part of the Vaisyas caste.

Correct Answer: A) FALSE.

12. The people of Indus Valley made Terracotta figures-True or False

Correct Answer: B) True.

13. Gupta society ..... after the rule of Candra Gupta II.

Correct Answer: A) Began to decline.

14. Which of the following was not a mathematical advancement?

Correct Answer: D) Invention of medical instruments.

15. In Hinduism and Buddhism, the process by which the soul is reborn.

Correct Answer: B) Reincarnation.

16. What was the primary language of the ancient Indian text?

Correct Answer: A) Sanskrit.

17. People who practice Hinduism believe in reincarnation. What does reincarnation mean?

Correct Answer: D) The rebirth of the soul.

18. Which statement best describes India's caste system?

Correct Answer: A) There were four basic caste groups, and people could not change their caste.

19. To carry out or do

Correct Answer: A) Commit.

20. Where did the Persians migrate from?

Correct Answer: A) Iran.