WorksheetsAncient India
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
One of the most powerful varnas were the Sudras.
a)
true
b)
false
2.
The Buddha did not consider himself to be a god.
a)
true
b)
false
3.
Theravada Buddhism teaches that the Buddha is a god.
a)
true
b)
false
4.
During his time as a ruler, Ashoka became more violent and warlike.
a)
true
b)
false
5.
Indian astronomers stated that the Earth was round and revolved around the sun.
a)
true
b)
false
6.
a private teacher
a)
Vedas
b)
guru
c)
Siddhartha Gautama
d)
Dalai Lama
7.
sacred books that recorded Aryan hymns, stories, poems, and prayers
a)
Vedas
b)
guru
c)
Dalai Lama
d)
stupas
8.
became known as the Buddha
a)
Vedas
b)
Dalai Lama
c)
Siddhartha Gautama
d)
Ashoka
9.
contained religious objects and served as places of worship
a)
stupas
b)
guru
c)
Vedas
d)
citadel
10.
Buddhist leader that acts as head of Tibet's government
a)
Vedas
b)
Dalai Lama
c)
Siddhartha Gautama
d)
Buddha
11.
This Indian subcontinent is part of the continent of
a)
Africa.
b)
Asia.
c)
Europe.
d)
South America.
12.
Most Indus Valley people lived in
a)
farming villages.
b)
large cities.
c)
small towns.
d)
large ranches.
13.
Mahayana Buddhism spread to which of the following countries?
a)
Cambodia
b)
China
c)
Greece
d)
Thailand
14.
What is one fact about monsoon winds?
a)
They sometimes blow only in the spring.
b)
They happen every year.
c)
They always bring disaster to farmers.
d)
They have no effect on daily life in India.
15.
During the monsoon rains, winds blow from
a)
east to west across the Himalaya.
b)
land to sea.
c)
sea to land.
d)
southern India to the north.
16.
Who developed the current form of Jainism?
a)
Ashoka
b)
Mahavira
c)
the Buddha
d)
Siddhartha Gautama
17.
The key element of Jainism is ahimsa, which means
a)
all old men become gods.
b)
there are many gods to worship.
c)
cats are to be protected as gods.
d)
there should be nonviolence toward all living things.
18.
Ashoka was the first ruler to promote
a)
ahimsa
b)
Buddhism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Jainism
19.
Which of the following correctly describes Hindu epics?
a)
They were examples of ancient Indian architecture.
b)
They taught correct and acceptable behavior.
c)
They were the only works to be written in Sanskrit.
d)
They were never written down.
20.
The Gupta Empire successfully traded goods such as
a)
gold.
b)
iron.
c)
paintings.
d)
sculptures.
21.
To which varna would skilled craftspeople have belonged?
a)
Brahmins
b)
Kshatriyas
c)
Vaisyas
d)
Sudras
22.
According to the Four Noble Truths, why do people suffer and what is the solution to end suffering?
a)
Life is cruel; be kind.
b)
There are too many bullies; stand up for yourself.
c)
People suffer because they desire worldly goods; stop desiring material things.
d)
People did not have enough material goods; acquire more things.
23.
How did the caste system affect people's lives?
a)
You could not move out of your caste during your lifetime; you could not marry or work outside of your caste.
b)
If you were a farmer you could become a warrior.
c)
Untouchables could move up into the unskilled worker caste.
d)
The caste system was flexible.
24.
Why did the Mauryan Empire fade after Ashoka's death in 232 B.C.?
a)
The rulers that followed Ashoka treated merchants and peasants poorly.
b)
The Indian people rebelled against harsh treatment.
c)
The Mauryn Empire eventually split into many small, warring communities.
d)
All of the above.
25.
Why did many people in early India accept the Buddha's message?
a)
Buddhism does not believe in reincarnation.
b)
Buddhism does not accept the caste system and believes everyone has a chance at enlightemment.
c)
Buddhism did not believe in a supreme final existence.
d)
Buddhism was militant and warlike.
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