Ancient Indian History

What were the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro known for?

• Standardized building bricks

• Grid system streets

• Built-in sewage systems

• All of the above

What is the caste system in ancient India based on?

• Ethnic group

• Class

• Race

• Religion

What are the Upanishads?

• Holy scriptures

• Philosophical texts

• Epic poems

• Religious rituals

What are the Ramayana and the Mahabharata?

• Historical records

• Religious scriptures

• Epic poems

• Philosophical treatises

What did Emperor Ashoka do after the bloody conquest of Kalinga?

• Issued a full apology

• Continued expanding his empire

• Converted to Hinduism

• Became a recluse

What is the main theme of the Bhagavad Gita?

• The importance of duty

• The pursuit of wealth

• The rejection of material desires

• The worship of multiple gods

What is the middle path according to Buddha?

• The path of asceticism

• The path of luxury

• The path of moderation

• The path of self-destruction

Who conquered northern India and founded the Maurya Empire?

• Alexander the Great

• Chandragupta

• Ashoka

• Brihadnatha

What happened to the Maurya Empire after the death of Emperor Ashoka?

• It continued to expand

• It was divided into smaller states

• It was conquered by Alexander the Great

• It became a Buddhist theocracy

What is the main focus of the Upanishads?

• Political philosophy

• Religious rituals

• Metallurgy

• Philosophical teachings