Ancient India

Question 1

Who was the head of the household in the Indian Family?

Accepted Answer

father

Question 2

Why did the Indus Valley civilization decline?

Accepted Answer

invasions, natural distaster

Question 3

Why was India able to develop a distinct culture?

Accepted Answer

Secluded by mountains, couldn't culturally diffuse

Question 4

The most prosperous city in the Maurya Empire was what?

Accepted Answer

Pataliputra

Question 5

How do Buddhists overcome the desire for things like riches?

Accepted Answer

follow the Eightfold Path

Question 6

For Hindus, what is the ultimate goal of existence?

Accepted Answer

Moksha--union with Brahman

Question 7

What are the two mountain ranges that stretch across the northern border of India?

Accepted Answer

Hindu Kush and Himalayas

Question 8

How were people classified in the caste system?

Accepted Answer

by occupation

Question 9

Who was in the highest class in Aryan society?

Accepted Answer

Brahmins

Question 10

Which two bodies of water most influenced early Indian Civilization?

Accepted Answer

Indus and Ganges

Question 11

What are people known as that belong to the lowest caste level?

Accepted Answer

untouchables

Question 12

All ancient civilizations develop around what?

Accepted Answer

rivers

Question 13

What is the name of the main Hindu god?

Accepted Answer

Brahma

Question 14

What are the three rivers in the Northern Plain?

Accepted Answer

All are correct

Question 15

What math advances did the Guptas have on civilization?

Accepted Answer

Zero, Arabic number system

Question 16

What is the name of a large land mass that sticks out from a continent?

Accepted Answer

subcontinent

Question 17

The golden age of India took place during the rule of what dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Gupta

Question 18

What religious groups believe in non-violence?

Accepted Answer

Hindus and Buddhists

Question 19

What does Nirvana allow the end of?

Accepted Answer

reincarnation

Question 20

Well planned cities in the Indus Valley suggests what?

Accepted Answer

well organized government

Question 21

How did Asoka's rule affect the Mauryan Empire?

Accepted Answer

Brought peace and united the empire

Questions 21