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Ancient India Quiz #2
Ancient India Quiz #2
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Year 7 Humanities
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Reincarnation
The process of rebirth
The process of recycling
The process of farming
The process of decomposition
2
Why did Ashoka turn the Mauryan Empire to Buddhism?
He sat and meditated under a tree for 49 days.
He was horrified by the destruction his armies caused.
He was promised great riches by the Buddha.
His mother was Buddhist and exerted great influence on him.
3
Examine the artist’s impression of Indus Valley traders. This source is a:
primary source.
exact replication of what life would have been like.
secondary source.
tertiary source.
4
After a battle, which of the following would a king
not
do?
recite a hymn of thanksgiving to the gods
decide on what to do with the prisoners of war
surrender his throne to the most successful soldier
supervise the distribution of goods obtained during the war
5
What caused the status of Dalits (Untouchables) to improve in Indian society?
the arrival of the Aryans
the arrival of Christianity and Islam in India
the constitution of the newly formed Republic of India in 1950
the writing of the Vedas
6
What is the name of the writing system of ancient India?
cuneiform
hieroglyphics
calligraphy
sanskrit
7
What is the name of the seasonal winds that cause the wet and dry seasons in India?
Monsoon
tsunami
tornado
hurricane
8
What physical feature gave the Indus valley natural protection?
Himalayan Mountains
Red Sea
Fertile Crescent
Mediterranean Sea
9
Why is this statue of a reclining Buddha located in Sri Lanka?
Buddhism was founded in Sri Lanka
Ashoka converted to Buddhism after seeing the destruction his army caused
Ashoka sent a group of missionaries, led by his son, to convert Sri Lankans
Sri Lankan traders were impressed by the wealth of Buddhists in India.
10
In ancient times, which caste would soldiers have been members of?
Brahmin
Shudra
Kshatriya
Vaishya
11
What was the first Indus Valley city to be rediscovered, in the 19th century?
Lothal
Harappa
Mohenjo-Daro
Mehrgarh
12
What do followers of Buddhism and Jainism share a belief in?
the need to respect and worship cows
the funerary practice of sati
the need to live a good life to end the cycle of reincarnation
the innate supremacy of Indians over other people
13
Which of the following statements best describes the position of Dalits in modern India?
They are often discriminated against and treated poorly
They are the most powerful caste in modern India.
They control the Indian army.
They have achieved full equality with the other castes.
14
Why might a woman commit
sati
?
to avoid the embarrassment of having to live t her life as a widow
to avoid being a financial burden on her children
to avoid living without their beloved,
to show that she was a ‘true wife’
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What does ‘twice born’ mean for the Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaishyas?
It describes those people who have a twin.
They have been reincarnated.
They were entitled to two of everything.
Their children took part it a ‘rebirth’ ceremony when they came of age.
