History of the Indian Subcontinent

Which natural feature separates northern and southern India?

• The Sapura and Vindhya mountain ranges

• The Thar Desert

• The Himalayas

• The Ganges River

What was a significant feature of Harappan cities?

• Wooden houses

• Advanced drainage systems

• Lack of public baths

• Circular city layout

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Harappan civilization?

• Overpopulation

• Lack of trade

• Natural disasters and disease

• Invasion by Indo-Aryans

What is the Vedic Age known for?

• The construction of the Great Wall

• The rise of Buddhism

• The development of the caste system

• The decline of the Harappan civilization

What is the significance of the Rig Veda?

• It is a guide to Hindu rituals

• It is a collection of Buddhist teachings

• It outlines the social classes in Vedic society

• It describes the architecture of Harappan cities

Who is considered the founder of Jainism?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Chandragupta

• Ashoka

• Mahavira

What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism?

• Achieving Nirvana

• Performing rituals

• Conquering new lands

• Accumulating wealth

Which of the following is a core principle of Jainism?

• Military conquest

• Material wealth

• Ritual sacrifice

• Non-violence

What was a major factor in the spread of Buddhism?

• The decline of Hinduism

• The construction of large temples

• Support from the Brahmin class

• The establishment of schools and monks

Which kingdom began the expansion that led to India's first empire?

• Avanti

• Magadha

• Vatsa

• Kosala