Quiz on Hinduism and Social Structure

During a lively debate in class, Scarlett and Michael are discussing a peaceful protest they saw on the news. What main principle of Hinduism does this protest embody?

• dharma

• Brahman

• moksha

• ahimsa

In a lively classroom discussion, Hannah asked, "Hey Grace, do you know which is the lowest __________, or social grouping based on skill, mentioned in the Vedas?" Grace thought for a moment and replied, "I think it's the __________."

• varna; Sudras

• varna; Brahmins

• jati; Kshatriyas

• jati; Vaishyas

• varna; Vaishyas

Hey Ava and Mia, can you guess which amazing discoveries were made by the legendary Indian scientist Aryabhata? Choose the TWO correct answers and impress your friends!

• The motion of Earth and the moon cause eclipses.

• The Ayurvedic medical system effectively treats many diseases.

• The moon shines because it reflects sunlight.

• Metal can be extracted from ore to create useful objects.

Imagine you're a ruler like Samuel in the grand Maurya empire! What do you think was the secret ingredient to the empire's strength?

• The happiness of the empire’s people

• The power and authority of the ruler

• The efficiency of the bureaucracy

• The money collected in taxes

Imagine you're an archaeologist like William, Avery, or Kai, exploring the ancient Indus Valley! What do you think the people of this fascinating civilization used their granaries for?

• Store surplus crops.

• Make cloth from cotton.

• Hold religious ceremonies.

• Defend their villages.

Sophia, Evelyn, and Abigail are on a time-traveling adventure to ancient India! They are curious about how the Indo-Aryan culture spread across the land. What do most historians believe was the main way this cultural exchange happened?

• Rapid conquest.

• Overland trade.

• Gradual mixing.

• Forceful integration.

Scarlett and Ethan are on a quest to understand the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism. What do they need to overcome to end suffering and find peace?

• All forms of desire

• All selfish desires

• Nirvana

• Anger

Imagine you're an archaeologist like Isla, uncovering the secrets of ancient civilizations. Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?

• It left behind many written records.

• Its cities show a high level of planning.

• It had a highly organized religion.

• Its royal tombs hold many artifacts.

Hey history buffs! Can you help Kai and Nora figure out the correct chronological order of these fascinating cultures and empires in ancient India?

• Vedic, Indus, Gupta, Maurya

• Indus, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta

• Indus, Vedic, Gupta, Maurya

• Maurya, Gupta, Indus, Vedic

During a lively discussion in history class, Aria asked, "What was a popular form of literature during the Gupta empire that often entertained and taught valuable lessons?"

• a type of poetry written in Sanskrit.

• based on Buddhist and Hindu writings.

• the world's first novel.

• a short story with a moral at the end.