Ancient Indian History Quiz

Both Harappa and Mohenjo Daro were located near the city of Bodh Gaya.

• Arabian Sea

• Thar Desert

• Indus River

Which of the following statements describes the Aryan system of government?

• It was based on a strong central government.

• It did not allow local leaders.

• It was led by scholars who could write.

• Its leaders were often skilled warriors.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Vedic texts and the Vedas?

• Vedic texts were a collection of thoughts about the Vedas.

• Vedic texts contained the same sacred hymns as the Vedas.

• The Vedas were based on the teachings in the Vedic texts.

• The Vedas described how Aryans should use the Vedic texts.

Which of the following events happened last?

• Siddhartha Gautama wandered through forests for years.

• Siddhartha Gautama became disenchanted with life.

• Siddhartha Gautama gained insight into human suffering.

• Siddhartha Gautama meditated underneath a tree.

According to Hinduism, people are reborn into new physical forms. The form one is born into depends on one's

• moksha

• karma

• dharma

• sutra

Which of the following describes Theravada Buddhism?

• Theravada Buddhists follow the Buddha's teachings exactly.

• Theravada Buddhists have rejected the Buddha's teachings.

• Theravada Buddhism is the largest branch of Buddhism today.

• Theravada Buddhism is based on the teachings of Mahariva.

What happened after the Guptas took control of India?

• Hinduism became more popular.

• Hinduism became less popular.

Which Indian piece of literature contains the passages called the Bhagavad Gita?

• the Mahabharata

• the Ramayana

• the Siddheswara

• the Panchatantra

The Harappa civilization thrived from

• 2300 BC to 1700 BC

• 320 BC to 184 BC

• AD 320 to AD 480

• 500 BC to 200 BC

What fact supports the idea that the Harappans were skilled engineers?

• The Harappans' two main cities were remarkably similar.

• The Harappans had a writing system.

• The Harappans used wheeled vehicles for transportation.

• The Harappans built extensive sewer systems in their cities.