Ancient Indian History Quiz

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The Buddha did not consider himself to be a god.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Theravada Buddhism teaches that the Buddha is a god.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. During his time as ruler, Ashoka became more violent and warlike.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Indian astronomers stated that the Earth was round and revolved around the sun.

• True

• False

Match each item with the correct statement below. a private teacher

• Vedas

• guru

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Dalai Lama

• stupas

Match each item with the correct statement below. contained religious objects and served as places of worship

• Vedas

• guru

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Dalai Lama

• stupas

Match each item with the correct statement below. sacred books that recorded Aryan hymns, stories, poems, and prayers

• Vedas

• guru

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Dalai Lama

• stupas

Match each item with the correct statement below. became known as the Buddha

• Vedas

• guru

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Dalai Lama

• stupas

Match each item with the correct statement below. Buddhist leader that acts as head of Tibet’s government

• Vedas

• guru

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Dalai Lama

• stupas

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. The Indian subcontinent is part of

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

• South America