Ancient Indian History Quiz 87 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is the core philosophy of Buddhism?
2. Which ancient civilization was one of the earliest large civilizations in the history of man?
3. Which of the following did not have natural geographic barriers to protect them from invaders?
4. India did not play a role in regional trade.
5. Buddha taught that the cure for human suffering was to
6. During the ..... Empire, Hinduism was the popular religion
7. Which ancient Indian religion practiced animal sacrifice?
8. The belief in the rebirth of the soul is called
9. The Tripitaka was a book of 3 written by Monks about Buddhas ways for Buddhism.
10. The key element of Jainism is "ahimsa" which means
11. Choose the culture that most directly influenced India.
12. Check all that apply. Which religion(s) believe in enlightenment?
13. What sacred writing was used to begin Hinduism?
14. Buddhist rules for right living if one follows the rules, one can reach nirvana.Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Concentration, Right Mindfulness
15. The belief that the soul, once a person dies, is reborn in another person
16. One of the longest rivers in Asia, originating in the Tibetan Plateau in the vicinity of Lake Manasarovar, Hindukush ranges, and then flows in a southerly direction along the entire length of Pakistan to merge into the Arabian Sea
17. An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending some 4, 000 mi and linking China with the Roman Empire. Parts of the route went through northern India.
18. Hindus actively work to discredit other religions and teach that theirs is the only true religion.
19. Who was the person who made all the decisions in the Indian extended family?
20. Religious community