Ancient India Quiz

What natural feature separates India from the rest of Asia?

• The Ganges River

• The Himalayas

• The Arabian Sea

• The Indus River

Which two cities were prominent in the Indus River Valley civilization?

• Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

• Delhi and Mumbai

• Chennai and Kolkata

• Varanasi and Agra

What system organized the social structure in ancient India?

• The Guild System

• The Varnas (Caste System)

• The Feudal System

• The Matrilineal System

Which of these was NOT one of the Hindu Trinity gods?

• Brahma

• Shiva

• Vishnu

• Gautama

What was the primary language of ancient Indian religious texts?

• Dravidian

• Hindi

• Sanskrit

• Tamil

What is a citadel in the context of ancient Indian cities?

• A temple

• A marketplace

• A fortress

• A well

Who were the Aryans in ancient India?

• Nomadic invaders

• A ruling dynasty

• Religious leaders

What is the Eightfold Path?

• A method for achieving enlightenment in Buddhism

• A Hindu religious text

• A Mauryan trade route

• An ancient Indian law code

What does nirvana represent in Buddhism?

• A state of extreme wealth

• A cycle of rebirth

• Everlasting peace

• A spiritual deity

Which empire was known for spreading Buddhism in India?

• The Maurya Empire

• The Gupta Empire

• The Mughal Empire

• The Aryan Empire