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An #ancienthistory quiz to review the facts of #ancientindia #fairviewmiddle
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1
The most famous Buddhist cave temple is located at
Delhi
Stupa
Ajanta
Kalidasa
2
Which military leader founded the Mauryan Empire?
Candragupta Maurya
Asoka Maurya
Candra Maurya II
Candra Maurya I
3
According to Hinduism, people are reborn into new physical forms, depending on one's
moksha
karma
sutra
dharma
4
In which language did Aryans write their poems and hymns?
Harappan
Sanskrit
Vedic
Indian
5
Which of the following best explains why the Aryans abandoned their nomadic lifestyle?
The Aryans came under the control of powerful rajas.
The Aryans felt that staying in one place was safer.
The Aryans began to farm, so they stayed in one place.
The Aryans began to write, so they no longer traveled.
6
Which of the following best describes the difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?
Theravada Buddhism have rejected the Buddha's teachings
Mahayana Buddhism have rejected the Buddha's teachings
Theravada Buddhism follow the Buddha's teaching exactly
Mahayana Buddhism follow the Buddha's teachings exactly
7
Which of the following was one effect of Asoka Maurya becoming a Buddhist?
He conquered many Indian kingdoms
He fought against his brother for power
He expanded the size of his empire
He swore to not fight any more wars
8
In which way were Asoka Maurya and Siddhartha Gautama similar?
Both men were raised in poverty
Both men were against violence
Both men supported the caste system
Both men were leaders of empires
9
What caused many people from lower social classes to support the Buddha's teachings?
The Buddha agreed with the Brahmin rituals
The Buddha supported animal sacrifice
The Buddha opposed the caste system
The Buddha worked with Hindu priests
10
Which Indian piece of literature contains the passages called the Bhagavad Gita?
the Panchatantra
the Mahabharata
the Ramayana
the Siddheswara
11
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
Unhappiness is caused by wanting to keep what one likes
12
The study of the stars and planets
reincarnation
monsoons
nirvana
astronomy
13
A person's job was an important part of the caste system.
True
False
14
The highest class in Aryan society was
Sudras
Kshatriyas
Brahmins
Vaisyas
15
Advancements in mathematics from ancient India are _____________ today.
still important
hard to understand
16
In Aryan society which of the following was of highest importance in regard to the caste system
interacting with people of different castes
helping people from lower castes to rise up
adhering to the strict rules
moving to a higher level of the caste system
17
A person's caste was __________ in Buddhism.
important
not important
18
Stories written in Sanskrit long ago are still popular today.
False
True
19
The mountains of northern India are called the
Khybers
Himalayas
Aryans
Indus
20
A state of perfect peace
astronomy
monsoons
reincarnation
nirvana
21
The ______ invaded the Indus valley from the west.
Aryans
Harrapans
22
Who was the first Gupta emperor?
Asoka Maurya
Candra Gupta II
Candra Gupta I
Candragupta Maurya
23
Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons
astronomy
reincarnation
monsoons
nirvana
24
A major river flowing out of the Himalayas
inoculation
Sanskrit
Indus
Hindu-Arabic
25
India's monsoons are seasonal. What does this reveal about the monsoons?
The monsoons occur on a daily basis.
The monsoons occur in a regular pattern.
The monsoons almost never take place.
The monsoons only occasionally take place.
26
The stupa was a kind of __________.
temple
sacred text
27
What happened after the Guptas took control of India?
Hinduism became more popular
Indians could not practice Buddhism
Hinduism became less popular
Indians could not practice Jainsim
28
The guiding principles at the heart of Buddhism are called
the Enlightened Path
the Rules for Living
the Four Noble Truths
the Truths of Life
29
Which of the following would Jains consider the most worthy goal in life?
to always worship Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva
to provide help and support to all creatures
to never injure or kill another living thing
to merge one's soul with the universal spirit
30
The highest mountains in the world separate India from Africa.
True
False
31
People who work to spread religious beliefs are called
monks
artisans
followers
missionaries
32
Compare the Sudras to the Kshatriyas. Which best describes how they were different?
The Sudras were rulers while the Kshatriyas were servants
The Sudras were servants while the Kshatriyas were warriors
The Sudras were priests while the Kshatriyas were traders
The Sudras were farmers while the Kshatriyas were workers
33
Which of the following best describes how Hindu temples changed over time?
the temples no longer included paintings inside
the temples were no longer made of stone
the temples became more basic and simplistic
the temples became more complex and ornate
34
Hindus believe that all of their gods are part of a universal spirit called
Vishnu
Siva
Gupta
Brahman
35
Which of the following concerns was of greatest importance to Siddhartha Gautama?
meditating under a tree to gain more wisdom
encourage followers to give away their money
finding ways to eliminate human suffering
helping people worship God on a daily basis
36
The process of a soul being reborn in a new body
astronomy
monsoons
nirvana
reincarnation
37
Injecting a person with a small dose of a virus
metallurgy
Indus
inoculation
Sanskrit
38
Scholars do not know why the Harappan civilization ended.
True
False
39
The most important language of ancient India
Sanskrit
Hindu-Arabic
Indus
inoculation
40
The science of working with metals
metallurgy
inoculation
Sanskrit
Indus
41
Siddhartha Gautama found enlightenment by _____________.
meditating
traveling
42
Asoka gave up his throne when he converted to Buddhism.
False
True
43
Paintings of the Buddha were forbidden in temples.
True
False
44
Why did Siddhartha Gautama leave home at age 30?
to help those who felt pain and suffering in life
to find answers to his questions about human life
to spread his new religious ideas to other people
to establish a religion that was better than Hinduism
