Ancient India Quiz

What is the name of the ancient civilization that existed in the region of present-day Pakistan and northwest India?

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Roman Civilization

• Mayan Civilization

• Mesopotamian Civilization

Which river was the center of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Ganges River

What is the major religion practiced in India that originated from ancient Vedic traditions?

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

What is the social hierarchy system in India known as?

• Hierarchy system

• Caste system

• Division system

• Class system

In which modern-day country was the Harappa civilization located?

• Pakistan

• Sri Lanka

• Bangladesh

• India

What was the primary crop grown by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Corn

• Wheat

• Rice

• Barley

What is the term used for the social groups into which people are born and which they cannot change in the Indian caste system?

• tribe

• class

• sect

• caste

What is the name of the largest city of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Lothal

• Varanasi

• Harappa

What is the name of the sacred river in Hinduism?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yamuna River

• Ganges River