Ancient India - Ancient Civilizations

Question 1

The ancient Indians can boast of few significant achievements.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Which of the following statements would the Buddha most likely disagree?

Accepted Answer

Contentment spring from gaining what one wants.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes how Hindu temples changed over time?

Accepted Answer

became more complex and ornate

Question 4

Religion in India was very different from the ideas of other cultures.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Aryan society was very similar to Harappan society.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Jainism was a ________ Hinduism

Accepted Answer

reaction to

Question 7

Advancements in mathematics from ancient India are....

Accepted Answer

still important

Question 8

According to Hinduism, people are reborn into new physical forms. The form one is born into depends on one's...

Accepted Answer

karma

Question 9

Buddhist ideas were appealing to people in all levels of society.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Compare the Aryan system of government to the Harappan system. In what way did they differ?

Accepted Answer

It was based mostly on family connections.

Question 11

In Aryan society, which of the following was of highest importance in regard to the caste system?

Accepted Answer

adhering to the strict rules of the caste system

Question 12

Paintings of the Buddha were forbidden in temples.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

What happened after the Guptas took control of India?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism became more popular.

Question 14

The _________ invaded the Indus Valley from the West.

Accepted Answer

Aryans

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