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Question 1

To this day, India practices an informal caste system of social order called Varnas. How many levels are in the order?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 2

India traded with what three regions? Plus a fourth in later times?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean, Africa, Asia plus China

Question 3

What was the name of the ancient writings that the Aryans brought to India?

Accepted Answer

The Vedas

Question 4

In India's caste and class system, which group is held the highest?

Accepted Answer

Brahmins

Question 5

What is the translated name of the book of "the Vedas"?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom

Question 6

Followers of Hindu believe in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 7

In comparison to total size/land area, where does India rank among all nations?

Accepted Answer

7th in total land mass

Question 8

What is the definition of Dharma?

Accepted Answer

The divine law where every follower of Hinduism must do their duty

Question 9

India is home to two great world religions, Buddhism and Hinduism. Which religions are the largest in modern India?

Accepted Answer

Hindu (79%) and Islam (14%)

Question 10

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Siddhartha Gautama

Question 11

What two elements has made India quite prosperous as a nation?

Accepted Answer

Mild climate plus abundance of rivers (leading to two harvest yearly).

Question 12

What city is the capitol of modern day India?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi

Question 13

India is the most populated democracy in the world. As of 2018, what is the estimated population of India?

Accepted Answer

1.3 Billion people

Question 14

What type of Governmental system exist in modern India?

Accepted Answer

Parliamentary with a Prime Minister

Question 15

Where does India rank in GDP among all nations?

Accepted Answer

5th

Question 16

Trade played a key role in the development of India. What were their three major exports?

Accepted Answer

pepper, pearls and ivory

Question 17

What was the name of the ancient trade route between India and China?

Accepted Answer

Silk Road

Question 18

What is the name of the "Hindu Bible"?

Accepted Answer

The Vedas

Question 19

What century was Buddhism founded?

Accepted Answer

6th Century BC

Question 20

What is the tallest elevation in India?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

Question 21

From 1000 BC to 500 AD, India was in transition until the arrival of the Aryans who brought which religion?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

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