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Ancient India

Quiz by Ellen Masters

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20 questions
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  • Q1
    On which continent is India located?
    Europe
    Australia
    Asia
    Africa
    30s
  • Q2
    India has mountain ranges to the north separating it from the rest of the continent. This is why India is called a ___.
    territory
    state
    subcontinent
    mega country
    30s
  • Q3
    The name of the mountain range separating India from China is the ___.
    Rockies
    Alps
    Himalayas
    Appalachians
    30s
  • Q4
    Metallurgy allowed ancient Indians to make ___.
    strong weapons
    medicines
    scientific advances
    the Great Bath
    30s
  • Q5
    The early Indians made great advancements at Mohenjo Daro. Identify two of their architectural achievements.
    pyramids and museums
    Great Bath and sewer system
    ziggurats and temples
    columns and arches
    30s
  • Q6
    The goal of this religion is to reach peace by ending suffering. What is this religion?
    Buddhism
    Hinduism
    Judaism
    Christianity
    30s
  • Q7
    The goal of this religion is to have your soul united with Brahman. What is this religion?
    Hinduism
    Buddhism
    Judaism
    Christianity
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the system called in which Hindu society is separated into different varnas depending on birth, wealth, and occupation?
    Status System
    Hindu System
    Caste System
    Social Pyramid
    30s
  • Q9
    Each member of Hindu society had rules and responsibilities to follow in their daily lives. These are called a person's ___.
    karma
    reincarnation
    dharma
    nirvana
    30s
  • Q10
    The process of birth, death, and rebirth is known as ___.
    dharma
    karma
    reincarnation
    nirvana
    30s
  • Q11
    According to Hinduism, a person's next life is influenced by their good and bad actions in their current life. What is this belief called?
    dharma
    karma
    nirvana
    reincarnation
    30s
  • Q12
    Buddhists believe that all life is filled with suffering. What do the believe is the cause of this suffering?
    negative people
    the world
    modern society
    your wants
    30s
  • Q13
    Buddhists base their beliefs on the teachings of a prince named ___.
    Siddhartha
    Gandhi
    Suddhodana
    Asoka
    30s
  • Q14
    Buddhists believe that in order to end suffering and find enlightenment, you must follow these teachings called ___.
    The Four Noble Truths
    Meditations
    The Eightfold Path
    The Bodhi Tree Truths
    30s
  • Q15
    Buddhism spread all across India when this king converted to Buddhism and sent missionaries to teach others about this way of life.
    King Tut
    King Ramadan
    King Asoka
    King Chandragupta
    30s

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