Quiz on Ancient Civilizations: India

Which civilization is considered the earliest known major civilization in ancient India?

• Gupta Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Vedic Age

• Indus Valley Civilization

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• Vardhamana Mahavira

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta

Which empire is known for spreading Buddhism through its famous leader Ashoka?

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Vedic Age

• Gupta Empire

• Mauryan Empire

What was the primary focus of Jainism?

• Building large empires

• Worship of many gods

• Non-violence and achieving moksha

• Achieving enlightenment through meditation

Which text is considered an important early Hindu text written during the Vedic Age?

• Veda

• Ramayana

• Dashavatara

• Mahabharata

Which empire is referred to as the Classical Age of India due to its remarkable achievements?

• Mauryan Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Vedic Age

• Indus Valley Civilization

What was the primary language of literature during the Gupta Empire?

• Pali

• Hindi

• Tamil

• Sanskrit

Which civilization had planned cities with complex public work projects like a sewage and drainage system?

• Vedic Age

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Mauryan Empire

• Gupta Empire

What was a major influence on Indian society that originated from the Vedic Age?

• The concept of zero

• The caste system

• Buddhist pillars

• Greek art and dress

Which empire's fall led to the rise of the Gupta Empire?

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Vedic Age

• Mauryan Empire

• Mughal Empire