Ancient South Asia

What is the modern-day location of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization?

• Pakistan and northwest India

• China and Mongolia

• Australia and New Zealand

• Egypt and Sudan

Which river was the center of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Nile River

• Ganges River

• Amazon River

• Indus River

Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?

• Ashoka the Great

• Samudragupta

• Harsha

• Chandragupta Maurya

Under which Mauryan ruler did the empire reach its greatest extent?

• Emperor Bindusara

• Emperor Samudragupta

• Emperor Ashoka

• Emperor Chandragupta

Which Gupta ruler is known for his support of the arts and sciences?

• Chandragupta III

• Samudragupta

• Chandragupta I

• Chandragupta II

What was the capital city of the Gupta Empire?

• Pataliputra

• Varanasi

• Ayodhya

• Mathura

What architectural style is famous during the Gupta period?

• Gupta architecture

• Sultanate architecture

• Mughal architecture

• Mauryan architecture

What was the main occupation of people in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Manufacturing

• Mining

Which script was used for writing during the Maurya Empire?

• Devanagari script

• Sanskrit script

• Brahmi script

• Kharosthi script

What was the major religion during the Gupta Empire?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity