Ancient India Test Review-2025

Which religion rejects the caste system?        

Select the event that occurred 1st.

In Hinduism, each class (or varna) has its own responsibilities.

Both Hinduism and Buddhism believe in karma and reincarnation.

The lasting impact the Gupta Empire had on the world was its spread of Buddhism.

The creator of Buddhism didn't see himself as a god and originally wasn't worshipped by followers.

During whose reign did the Mauryan Empire reach its height?

Which religion is polytheistic?            

__________ is a Hindu belief that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life.

Which religion believes in following the 4 Noble Truths?        

Which of the following is not one of the 3 main Hindu gods?

Both Buddhism and Hinduism believe you can earn your salvation.

Select the event that occurred 1st.

Hinduism would help a ruler in ancient India control the behavior of the people.

One of the sacred writings (scriptures) of Hinduism is called the __________________.

Which religion believes in enlightenment and nirvana?            

Hindus only perform puja at a temple.

A(n) ___________ is a time of peace, prosperity, and achievement within a civilization.

Select the event that occurred 1st.

Which of the 2 biggest religions in the world began in ancient India?

Over time, the class of __________ grew increasingly important because they were the only ones who could read the Vedas.

Who was at the top of the Indian caste system?      

Whose name means “Awakened (or Enlightened) One”?

Which religion believes in dharma?        

The creator of Buddhism started out as a Hindu.

____________ is a belief that the good and evil done in a past life determines the nature of that person's next life.

Which religion is mission-minded (believes you should tell others)?            

Ayurvedic medicine focuses on the balance of all of the following except ___________________.

Hindus believe that going on a pilgrimage atones for sins.

The practice of “non–violence” in Hinduism is called __________________.

A cow is honored (considered sacred) in Hinduism since it provided for many of the needs of the ancient Indians.

The Mauryan Empire invented the decimal system and the Gupta Empire was the 1st to use zero as a number.

Which religion created the caste system and preserves it?            

The Guptas were the 1st leaders to unify India.

Ancient Hindu pilgrimages are supposed to be difficult.

A person who gives up all worldly pleasures and possessions is a(n) ________________.

Select the event that occurred 1st.

The system of roads created by the Gupta Empire greatly benefited __________________. (select 2)

Which religion believes in following the 8-Fold Path?        

Hinduism separated people into social groups.

The 1st settlers in India settled near the _____________________.

Cows are considered gods in the Hindu religion.