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Questions to help you prepare for our unit test on Ancient India.
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1
Which famous battle changed Emperor Ashoka and led him to follow Buddhism?
Battle of Plassey
Battle of Kalinga
Battle of Kurukshetra
Battle of Kurukshetra
2
Which body of water lies to the west of Ancient India?
Indian Ocean
Arabian Sea
Ganges River
Bay of Bengal
3
What was unique about the houses in Mohenjo Daro?
They were built underground
They had no doors
They were made of glass.
They had advanced drainage and sewage systems.
4
According to Buddhism, what causes suffering?
The gods' anger
Lack of prayer
Punishment for sins
Desires and cravings
5
Who is considered the creator god in Hinduism?
Indra
Shiva
Vishnu
Brahma
6
What likely happened to the people of Mohenjo Daro?
They built the Taj Mahal and became rulers of India
They were conquered by Alexander the Great.
Their civilization mysteriously declined and disappeared
They moved to Egypt.
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Which sacred river is considered very important in Hinduism?
Narmada River
Indus River
Yamuna River
Ganges River
8
What were Ashoka’s messages about peace and kindness written on?
Gold Coins
Rocks and Pillars
Temple Walls
Palm Leaves
9
What is the name of the sacred texts of Hinduism?
Tripitaka
Vedas
Bible
Torah
10
What was one of the main reasons the people of Ancient India settled near rivers?
Rivers provided water for farming and drinking.
To be closer to mountains
To avoid attacks from wild animals
They believed rivers were unlucky
11
What was the Golden Age of India, a time of great advancements in science, art, and literature, associated with?
The Mauryan Empire
The Mughal Empire
The Gupta Empire
The Harrapa
12
Which Indian emperor helped spread Buddhism across Asia?
Akbar
Ashoka
Harsha
Chandragupta Maurya
13
What was one of the most famous features of Mohenjo Daro?
The Great Bath
The Great Pyramid
The Great Wall
The Great Temple
14
How did Ashoka spread Buddhism?
By sending mahamatras to different regions
By forcing people to follow Buddhism
By writing a book about Buddha
By building schools for teaching Buddhism
15
According to Hindu beliefs, what determines a person's future life in the cycle of rebirth?
Their wealth
Their favorite god
Their deeds and actions
Their family name
16
What river was Mohenjo Daro built near?
Narmada River
Indus River
Ganges River
Yamuna River
17
The Himalayas form the northern boundary of Ancient India. What advantage did the mountain range provide?
It was used as a place for building temples
It was a natural barrier that protected India from invasions.
It provided fertile land for farming.
It was the main source of trade routes.
18
What is the belief in being reborn into a new life after death called in Hinduism?
Samsara
Karma
Dharma
Moksha
19
Which of the following is a key teaching of Buddhism?
The Five Pillars
The Four Winds
The Ten Commandments
The Eightfold Path
20
Which achievement is the Gupta Empire best known for?
Advancements in mathematics, including the concept of zero
Writing the Vedas
Conquering the entire world
Building the Great Wall of India
21
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Vishvamitra
Ashoka
Chandragupta
Siddhartha Gautama
22
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism, which means freedom from suffering?
Karma
Dharma
Moksha
Nirvana
23
Which major river was the cradle of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Ganges River
Indus River
Narmada River
Brahmaputra
