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