Topic 3 Part 1: Ancient India Quiz

What geographical term is commonly used to describe the large landmass that includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, and is separated from the rest of Asia by the Himalayan mountain range?

• Peninsula

• Archipelago

• Isthmus

• Subcontinent

What is a large political unit or state, usually consisting of an individual ruler who governs multiple territories and diverse peoples through military conquest or political influence called?

• Golden Age

• Empire

• Country

• Government

What is the seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rains to the Indian subcontinent, crucial for agriculture?

• Monsoon

• Mystic

• Rajah

• Dharma

The oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, composed in early Sanskrit and containing hymns, philosophy, and guidance on ritual, are known as the:

• Vedas

• Bible

• Jati

• Dharma

The ultimate goal in Hinduism, representing the liberation from the cycle of reincarnation, is called:

• Atman

• Moksha

• Four Noble Truths

• Ahimsa

What term refers to the belief in the nonviolence and reverence for all life, often associated with Jainism and Hinduism?

• Dharma

• Caste

• Ahimsa

• Karma

After meditating under the Bodhi Tree to find a solution to the suffering he found in life, Siddhartha Gautama became the...

• Rajah

• Ashoka

• Mystic

• Buddha

Which Indian emperor, after the Battle of Kalinga, converted to Buddhism and promoted nonviolence and religious tolerance?

• Gupta

• Rajah

• Ashoka

• Dowry

The term is used to describe the period of great cultural achievements and advancements, particularly in science, art, and mathematics.

• Enlightenment Age

• Golden Age

• Moksha Age

• Glorious Age

A traditional Indian family structure that includes parents, children, and sometimes extended family members is known as a:

• Sect

• Golden Age

• Joint Family

• Nirvana