Ancient India Quiz

Whish group spoke an Indo-European language?

• Persians

• Chinese

• Aryans

• Egyptians

True or false: In a caste system, there are many opportunities for social advancement.

• True

• False

Most Ancient Indians who practiced Hinduism believe:

• In many different Gods who eventually came to represent different parts of Brahman.

• In just one God who was like a person but also had the power to give and take life.

• that in order to become one with Brahman, they must mix with a lump of salt in water

In India, peoples castes determine:

• the occupation they may take

• their marriage partner

• the religion they may practice

The northern border of India is separated from the rest of Asia by?

• fertile plains

• rugged mountains

• wide waters

• dry plateaus

Seeking a simpler, more spiritual faith, religious teacher Siddhartha Gautama founded a new religion called:

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Sanskrit

• Daoism

The Aryans migrated throughout India as they looked for

• fertile land on which to raise crops

• pastures and water for their cattle

• villages where they could trade goods

What is the meaning of reincarnation?

• The belief that a person's soul travels to a different dimension after death.
• The belief that a person's soul ceases to exist after death.
• The belief that a person's soul stays in the same body after death.
• The belief that a person's soul is reborn into a new body after death.

What is the meaning of dharma?

• A type of Indian dessert
• A form of meditation
• A traditional dance in South Asia
• a person's personal duty, based on the individual's place in society

What is the meaning of Brahman?

• A type of musical instrument in India
• A type of traditional dance in Hindu culture
• A popular dish in Indian cuisine
• The universal spirit worshipped by Hindus