HMH Mod 5 Ancient India

Question 1

5. Who was the founder of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Siddhartha Gautama

Question 2

20. What is the term for the ultimate goal of liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Moksha

Question 3

14. What is the name of the social structure in ancient India that divided people into different classes?

Accepted Answer

Caste System

Question 4

12. What is the sacred river of the Hindus?

Accepted Answer

Ganges

Question 5

6. What is the name of the ancient Indian text that is considered one of the longest poems ever written?

Accepted Answer

The Mahabharata

Question 6

1. What river was central to the development of Ancient Indian civilizations?

Accepted Answer

Indus

Question 7

8. What is the term for the spiritual law of cause and effect in Hinduism and Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Karma

Question 8

16. What was a major product traded by Ancient India along the Silk Road?

Accepted Answer

Spices

Question 9

17. Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for his work in algebra and introducing the concept of zero?

Accepted Answer

Aryabhata

Question 10

13. What type of government was commonly found in Ancient Indian city-states?

Accepted Answer

Monarchy

Question 11

15. Which ancient Indian text is a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna?

Accepted Answer

Bhagavad Gita

Question 12

4. Which religion originated in Ancient India and believes in reincarnation and karma?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 13

3. What was the primary writing system used in Ancient India?

Accepted Answer

Sanskrit

Question 14

Which ancient Indian city is known for its advanced urban planning and drainage system?

Accepted Answer

Mohenjo-Daro

Question 15

9. Which mountain range forms a natural barrier to the north of India?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

Question 16

18. What was one of the primary purposes of the Vedas in Ancient India?

Accepted Answer

Religious texts

Question 17

7. Which empire was known for spreading Buddhism across Asia?

Accepted Answer

Maurya Empire

Question 18

11. Which ancient Indian ruler converted to Buddhism and spread its teachings?

Accepted Answer

Ashoka

Question 19

10. What was the main economic activity of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture

Question 20

19. Which major religion that originated in India focuses on non-violence and truth?

Accepted Answer

Jainism

Questions 20