Quiz on Ancient Indian Civilization

Which of the following is not true about Buddhism?

• It was popular among the lower jati

• The goal was to reach Brahman

• The Buddha believed that all people could reach nirvana

• The way to stop desiring things is to follow the Eightfold Path.

Which is an example of ahimsa?

• worshipping at a temple

• giving up wealth

• not stepping on a spider

• not eating plants

Why do historians know less about ancient Indian civilization than they know about ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?

• They did not have any written records.

• The written records did not survive the harsh climate.

• The written records could not be understood.

• Ancient India was a small civilization, so there was nothing to record.

Which of the following did NOT exist in the Indian cities of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro?

• pipes and drains that took waste out of the homes

• house with flat roofs

• large streets that were paved with bricks

• advances with developing the modern day calendar

Which of the following is a core belief of Hinduism?

• All people are equal

• people should follow the Eightfold Path

• an invisible force connects all living things

• The goal is to reach nirvana

This was a nomadic group that invaded India:

• Aryans

• Harappans

• rajas

• Mesopotamians

This river starts in the Himalaya Mountains and flows through the eastern coast of India.

• Indus River

• Ganges River

• Brahmaputra River

• Nile River

Which of the following features make India a subcontinent?

• Himalayas and Ganges River

• Indus River and Ganges River

• Ganges River and Hindu Kush

• Hindu Kush and Himalaya Mountains

How do Hindus believe their souls will eventually join Brahman?

• they need to reach nirvana

• they must follow their dharma and create good karma

• they must follow the Eightfold Path

• they must meditate

This river starts in the Himalayas, and flows southwest through India and Pakistan.

• Ganges River

• Brahmaputra River

• Tigris River

• Indus River