Ancient India Student Sheet Quiz #1

What natural barriers separate India from the rest of Asia?

• The Alps and the Caspian Sea

• The Himalayan and Hindu Kush Mountains

• The Sahara Desert and the Arabian Sea

• The Amazon Rainforest and the Pacific Ocean

What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

• Life is filled with love, people suffer because they lack companionship, the way to end suffering is to find a partner, the way to get rid of desire is to follow the Sevenfold Path

• Life is filled with joy, people suffer because they lack material possessions, the way to end suffering is to accumulate wealth, the way to get rid of desire is to follow the Fivefold Path

• Life is filled with suffering, people suffer because they desire things that do not last, the way to end suffering is to get rid of desire, the way to get rid of desire is to follow the Eightfold Path

• Life is filled with peace, people suffer because they lack knowledge, the way to end suffering is to gain wisdom, the way to get rid of desire is to follow the Tenfold Path

Who was the ruler of the Mauryan Empire who converted to Buddhism and spread the religion across India?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Alexander the Great

• Asoka

• Siddhartha Gautama

What is the Caste System in ancient India?

• A system of government where the ruler is chosen based on merit

• A system of religious beliefs where people worship multiple gods

• A system of social classes where people are divided into castes according to their occupation

• A system of trade routes connecting different regions of India

What is the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

• A guide to a good life that leads to freedom from suffering and happiness

• A set of eight physical exercises for mental and physical well-being

• A path through the mountains leading to a sacred Buddhist temple

• A series of eight religious festivals celebrated by Buddhists

What was the main river that the ancient Indians used for irrigation?

• Ganges River

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Mediterranean Sea

Which religion divided people into four groups called castes?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

Who started a new religion in India around 500 B.C. called Buddhism?

• Persians

• Aryans

• Buddha

• Indians

What did the ancient Indians create that we still use today?

• Numbers

• Ships

• Alphabets

• Sculptures

What did the Buddha teach about owning things?

• People should only own what they need

• People should own things but not be attached to them

• People should not care about owning things

• People should own as much as possible