Ancient India

Question 1

In Hinduism, what are the rules one should live by?

Accepted Answer

Dharma

Question 2

What group invaded the Indus Valley around 1500 BC?

Accepted Answer

Aryans

Question 3

The ancient Indus Valley Civilization is in the area of what modern country?

Accepted Answer

Pakistan

Question 4

What was built at the center of the cities in the Indus Valley?

Accepted Answer

citadels

Question 5

What are the basic teachings of Buddha called?

Accepted Answer

The Four Noble Truths

Question 6

What is the symbol of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

The Circle of Life

Question 7

What Sanskrit letter is the symbol of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

OM

Question 8

Which of the following was one of the world’s first civilizations?

Accepted Answer

Indus River Valley Civilization

Question 9

In Buddhism, what is a part of every normal life?

Accepted Answer

Suffering

Question 10

To Hindus, what is the most sacred animal?

Accepted Answer

cow

Question 11

What king began the Maurya Empire?

Accepted Answer

Chandragupta Maurya

Question 12

Why is little known about the Indus Valley Civilization?

Accepted Answer

Their writing has not been deciphered.

Question 13

What religion was developed by the Aryan invaders of the Indus Valley?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 14

Which of the following was a city of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Accepted Answer

Mohenjo-Daro

Question 15

What Mauryan king converted to Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Asoka

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