Quiz on South Asian Civilization and Religious Architecture

What was the primary urbanization period of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• 2200 BCE

• 3000 BCE

• 2500 BCE

• 2800 BCE

Which of the following cities was NOT part of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Harappa

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Ganweriwala

• Delhi

What significant structure is associated with the Great Bath of Mohenjo-Daro?

• A marketplace

• A royal palace

• A public bath for ritual gatherings

• A temple

What is the possible origin of the caste system according to the text?

• Buddhism

• Mauryan period

• Vedic cultures

• Indus Valley Civilization

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

• The truth of suffering

• The truth of the origin of suffering

• The truth of the path to cessation of suffering

• The truth of enlightenment

Who was Asoka and what did he contribute to Buddhism?

• A famous architect who built temples

• A trader who spread Buddhism through the Silk Road

• A ruler who converted to Buddhism and established major shrines

• A philosopher who wrote the Vedas

What architectural style influenced the pagoda in East Asia?

• Roman architecture

• Indian temple architecture

• Indigenous Chinese architecture

• Egyptian architecture

What is the primary function of a stupa in Buddhist architecture?

• A temple for worship

• A marketplace for trade

• A funerary mound marking portions of the Buddha’s body

• A place for meditation

Which of the following statements about Angkor Wat is true?

• It was built during the Mauryan period.

• It requires a 20km walk to visit every gallery.

• It is the smallest religious structure on earth.

• It is primarily a Buddhist temple.

Draw the journey of how Hinduism arrived in Southeast Asia on the map below