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History of Ancient India
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people who spread their religious beliefs
moks
artisans
missionaries
priests
2
a major river flowing through India
Huang He
Indus
Nile
Euphrates
3
After Asoka converted to Buddhism
planned to conquer neighboring kingdoms to spread Buddhism.
he promised to fight no more wars of conquest.
he retired to a monastery.
his empire began to fall apart.
4
Which of the following is not included in the Vedic texts?
historical accounts of the Aryan migration
reflections on the Vedas by religious people
descriptions of how to perform sacrifices
hymns to gods
5
language of Ancient India
Sanskrit
Spanish
Chinese
Quechua
6
According to early Hindu teachings, women
were equal to men.
could not attain salvation in their current lives.
should not be restricted.
were not permitted to study the Vedas.
7
injecting a person with a small dose of a virus
healing
poison
innoculation
sickening
8
The Gupta Empire was eventually defeated by the Huns from Central Asia.
FALSE
TRUE
9
Much of what we know about the Aryans comes from
the Vedas.
Harappan writings.
the sutras.
archaeology.
10
Which Indian piece of literature contains the passages called the Bhagavad Gita?
the Siddheswara
the Panchatantra
the Ramayana
the Mahabharata
11
Hinduism taught that each person has a duty to
practice nonviolence
meditate daily.
accept his or her place in the world.
spread the teachings of the Vedas.
12
How did Siddhartha Gautama seek answers to his questions?
He spent much of his time meditating.
He had discussions with wise people.
He spent several years wandering around India.
All of the above
13
Which of the following describes how Hindu temples changed in the Gupta period?
The temples were built without towers.
The temples became more basic and simplistic.
The temples no longer included carvings of gods.
The temples became more complex.
14
Paintings of the Buddha were forbidden in temples.
FALSE
TRUE
15
The Panchatantra is
the story of 2 families’ struggle for control of a kingdom.
the story of prince Rama’s battle with demons.
a collection of stories intended to teach lessons.
a collection of long passages about Hindu beliefs.
16
Aryan rajas tended to fight amongst themselves often.
TRUE
FALSE
17
Which of the following events happened last?
Siddhartha Gautama meditated underneath a tree.
Siddhartha Gautama wandered through forests for years.
Siddhartha Gautama became disenchanted with life.
Siddhartha Gautama gained insight into human suffering.
18
The ancient Indians can boast of few significant achievements.
FALSE
TRUE
19
According to Hinduism, people are reborn into new physical forms depending on a person's
moksha.
dharma.
karma.
sutra.
20
A basic concept in Jainism is
meditation
nonviolence
acceptance of one’s place in the world.
karma
21
going without food
fasting
nirvana
relaxing
meditating
22
Stupas are important to Buddhists because
they have images of the Buddha carved on them.
they were blessed by the Buddha.
they have edicts carved into them.
they hold sacred items from the life of the Buddha.
23
The Harappa civilization thrived from
500 BC to 200 BC.
AD 320 to AD 480.
2300 BC to 1700 BC.
320 BC to 184 BC.
24
The highest-ranking varna was
the Brahmins.
the Kshatriyas.
the untouchables.
the Vaisyas.
25
the force created by a person's actions
karma
nirvana
dharma
religion
26
Which of the following statements describes the Aryan system of government?
It was led by scholars who could write.
Its leaders were often skilled warriors.
It did not allow local leaders.
It was based on a strong central government.
27
the science of working with metals
metallurgy
<span style="font-size: 11px;">steel worker</span>
plumber
ironology
28
In what way was the caste system changeable?
Entire castes could become untouchables.
could change castes by marrying someone ofa different caste
Entire castes could gain or lose favor in society
A group of families could decide to form a new caste.
29
We know names of several Indian artists as well as the members of Gupta society who paid them
TRUE
FALSE
30
The Vedas are collections of poems, hymns, myths, and rituals written by Aryan priests.
FALSE
TRUE
31
conclusion that can be drawn from a Harappan statue of a man with elaborate clothes and jewelry
Harappans had kings and a strong central government.
Harappans were skilled engineers.
Harappan society had an upper class.
Harappans placed a high value on appearance.
32
Indian astronomers were aware of
inoculation techniques.
the distances between planets.
other solar systems.
the fact that the sun is a star.
33
Which of the following phrases best describe the Mauryan Empire?
a complex central government, large army, heavy taxes
a complex central government, small army, low taxes
a loose government, large army, no taxes
a localized government, no army, heavy taxes
34
What fact supports the idea that the Harappans were skilled engineers?
The Harappans built extensive sewer systems in their cities.
The Harappans’ two main cities were remarkably similar.
The Harappans had a writing system.
The Harappans used wheeled vehicles for transportation.
35
According to Hindu tradition, after a person dies,
they must approach the throne of Vishnu.
they are reborn into a new physical form.
they achieve moksha or salvation.
their soul becomes part of the universe.
36
In Aryan society, which of the following was highest importance in regard to the caste system?
interacting with people of different castes
moving to a higher level of the caste system
adhering to the strict rules of the caste system
helping people from lower castes to rise up
37
Buddhist ideas were appealing to people in all levels of society.
FALSE
TRUE
38
Which of the following describes Theravada Buddhism?
Theravada Buddhists have rejected the Buddha's teachings.
Theravada Buddhism is based on the teachings of Mahariva.
Theravada Buddhists follow the Buddha's teachings exactly.
Theravada Buddhism is the largest branch of Buddhism today.
39
According to Buddha, how could people reach nirvana?
by accepting their place in the world
by following the eight-fold path
by reincarnation into a higher form
by practicing nonviolence
40
What was the Gupta policy on religion?
they didn't care about it
they only allowed the practice of Hinduism
they supported no religions
Hinduism main religion,but supported other religions as well
41
the process of a soul being reborn in a new body
nirvana
karma
reincarnation
dharma
42
Both Harappa and Mohenjo Daro were located near the
Arabian Sea.
Thar Desert. b. Arabian Sea.
Indus River.
city of Bodh Gaya.
43
According to tradition, Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment while
listening to Mahariva.
meditating under a tree.
fasting at a pilgrimage site.
giving his first sermon.
44
What happened after the Guptas took control of India?
Hinduism became more popular.
Hinduism became less popular.
Indians could not practice Jainism.
Indians could not practice Buddhism.
45
The caste system divided Indian society into groups based on birth, wealth, or occupation.
TRUE
FALSE
46
Siddhartha Gautama began his life as
the son of a laborer.
an orphan in a monastery.
a rich prince.
the son of a priest.
47
The most powerful king of the Mauryan Empire was
Kalidasa.
Mahariva.
Asoka.
Candragupta Maurya.
48
Siva the Destroyer and Vishnu the Preserver are examples of
Hindu gods.
characters in the Panchatantra.
Gupta rulers.
Buddha’s early followers.
49
The Buddha supported the caste system in order to win followers among the masses.
FALSE
TRUE
50
After years of division, India was reunited during the
Mauryan dynasty.
Asoka period.
Aryan period.
Gupta dynasty.
51
a military leader who seized control of northern India
Atahualpa
Cotes
Candragupta Maurya
Asoka
52
Harappans’ contact with other cultures was mostly in the form of
diplomacy.
religious missions.
tourism.
trade.
53
the division of Indian society into groups
wrong system
Group system
caste system
division system
54
With which of the following statements would the Buddha likely disagree?
Nirvana is achieved by overcoming ignorance and desire.
Suffering comes from not having what one wants.
Contentment springs from gaining what one wants.
Suffering and unhappiness are a part of human life.
55
The numbers we used today were created by
the Harappans.
the Huns.
Aryan priests.
Indian scholars.
56
Which people originally memorized their poems and hymns?
the Harappans
the Aryans
the Mauryans
the Guptas
57
What is the largest religion in India today?
traditional religions
Hinduism
Jainism
BuddhisM
58
Aryan society was very similar to Harappan society.
TRUE
FALSE
59
According to Buddha’s teachings, suffering comes from
the fallen state of humanity.
the negative karma that we have built.
acts of the gods.
our desires for pleasure and material goods.
60
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Vedic texts and the Vedas?
The Vedas were based on the teachings in the Vedic texts.
Vedic texts were a collection of thoughts about the Vedas.
The Vedas described how Aryans should use the Vedic texts.
Vedic texts contained the same sacred hymns as the Vedas.
