This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian History > Ancient > Ancient Indian History – Quiz 75 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ancient Indian History Quiz 75 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. When the ..... from Central Asia invaded India, it led to the end of the Gupta Dynasty. A) Aryans. B) Mauryans. C) Huns. D) Egyptians. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Huns. 2. All the actions (good or bad) in this life that affect your next life. A) Varna. B) Karma. C) Buddhism. D) Nirvana. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Karma. 3. A classical language of South Asia and the sacred language of Hinduism. A) Bengali. B) Urdu. C) Dogri. D) Sanskrit. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sanskrit. 4. According to Hindu belief, ..... is the force created by a person's good and bad deeds that affect his or her future life. A) Rebirth. B) Reincarnation. C) Dharma. D) Karma. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Karma. 5. What did Siddhartha Gautama become after finding the answers he was seeking? A) Buddha. B) A prince. C) A monk. D) A sick person. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Buddha. 6. What do Buddhism and Hinduism have in common? A) They both believe in reincarnation, that enlightenment ends suffering, and that following Dharma leads to good Karma. B) They are both Christian religions. C) They both believe in reincarnation, that enlightenment ends suffering, the Eightfold Path, and the Four Noble Truths. D) They both believe in reincarnation, that enlightenment ends suffering, that there is a caste ladder that tells duties. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They both believe in reincarnation, that enlightenment ends suffering, and that following Dharma leads to good Karma. 7. Which major religion from ancient India helped to support the caste system? A) Polytheism. B) Buddhism. C) Confucianism. D) Hinduism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hinduism. 8. Being reborn to a life here on earth, a foundation of Hinduism, is called A) Reincarnation. B) Going to Heaven. C) Atheism. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reincarnation. 9. The Gupta Empire needed copper, so it was a top ..... A) Export. B) Import. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Import. 10. Buddha's teachings were based on ..... A) Living a perfect life in order to become a brahmin in your next life. B) Ending suffering through the elimination of wants/selfishness. C) Giving all your money/possessions to the poor. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ending suffering through the elimination of wants/selfishness. 11. The Indus Valley Civilization was also called the ..... A) Harappan Civilization. B) Egyptian Civilization. C) Indian Civilization. D) Indus Civilization. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Harappan Civilization. 12. Buddha taught that relieving human suffering was based on the ..... A) Vishnu. B) Samskara. C) Four Noble Truths. D) Caste systems. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Four Noble Truths. 13. Used by emperor Ashoka to communicate imperial laws and pronouncements across northern India A) The Rock and Pillar Edicts. B) The Behistun Inscription. C) The Rosetta Stone. D) The Oracle Bones. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Rock and Pillar Edicts. 14. For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell? A) To serve a ceremonial meal. B) To make music for his family. C) To send messages to the nobles. D) To ask advice from his ancestors. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To ask advice from his ancestors. 15. My caste includes rulers and warriors A) The Brahmins. B) Kshatriyas. C) Vaishyasya. D) Untouchables. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kshatriyas. 16. List the eras of ancient Indian history in chronological order. A) Indus Valley Civilization, Mauryan Empire, Vedic Period, Gupta Empire. B) Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire. C) Vedic Period, Gupta Empire, Indus Valley Civilization, Mauryan Empire. D) Vedic Period, Indus Valley Civilization, Gupta Empire, Mauryan Empire. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire. 17. Siddhartha founded Buddhism. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. Monsoons are summer storms causing heavy rains and terrible floods. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. What is the another name of Aranyakas? A) Vedangas. B) Darsanas. C) Forest Texts. D) Melodious texts. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Forest Texts. 20. Who did Ancient India mainly trade with? A) Egypt. B) Pakistan and Bangladesh. C) Roman Empire. D) None of above. 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