Indian History Quiz

What is Ahimsa?

• A belief in nonviolence and respect for living things

• A social order in Indian society

• A group from Central Asia

• A military leader who founded the Mauryan Empire

Who was Ashoka?

• A leader who expanded the Gupta empire

• A Mauryan king who prioritized the well-being of his people

• A group from Central Asia

• A religion centered around the teachings of the Buddha

What does the Caste System refer to?

• A belief in nonviolence

• A social order that determines one's place in Indian society

• A religion founded by Mahavira

• A system that makes and enforces laws

What is Buddhism centered around?

• The teachings of the Buddha

• The expansion of the Gupta empire

• The first civilization in India

• The study of the earth

What is Harappa known for?

• Being India's first civilization located along the Indus River

• A belief in Indian religions

• A system of ranking people by economic status

• A major world religion developed in India

What is the belief in Indian religions that focuses on the effect a person’s actions have on their soul?

• Meditation

• Karma

• Moksha

• Nirvana

Which term describes the science of working with metals, founded in Ancient India?

• Metallurgy

• Monsoon

• Sanskrit

• Vedas

What is the belief in Hinduism that is achieved when one is released from the cycle of rebirth?

• Reincarnation

• Moksha

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

Which language is considered an important language of Ancient India?

• Sanskrit

• Hindi

• Punjabi

• Tamil

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• A prince who became known as the Buddha

• A king of Ancient India

• A famous Indian poet

• A warrior in Indian mythology