M. Ancient India Test

1. According to Hinduism, who represents the creator aspect of Brahman?

• A. Siva
• B. Vishnu
• C. Brahma

2. What is the preserver aspect of Brahman in Hinduism?

• A. Brahma
• B. Siva
• C. Vishnu

3. What is the highest varna in the Aryan society according to the Vedas?

• A. Sudras
• B. Brahmins
• C. Vaisyas

4. Who were the rulers and warriors in the Aryan society?

• A. Kshatriyas
• B. Brahmins
• C. Sudras

4. What was the social division for farmers, craftspeople, and traders in Aryan society?

• A. Vaisyas
• B. Kshatriyas
• C. Sudras

5. The caste system divided Indian society into groups based on a person's ______, wealth, or occupation.

• A. caste
• B. gender
• C. age

6. Which river valley was the location of India's first civilization?

• A. Tigris
• B. Nile
• C. Indus

7. What physical features separate India from the rest of Asia?

• A. Rocky Mountains
• B. Amazon Rainforest
• C. Himalayas

8. What type of art was created by the Indians of the Mauryan and Gupta periods?

• A. Landscape Art
• B. Religous Art
• C. Abstract Art

9. What was the main language of the ancient Aryans?

• A. Pali
• B. Sanskrit
• C. Tamil