Flashcard on Ancient Civilizations: India

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Which civilization is considered the earliest known major civilization in ancient India?

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Indus Valley Civilization

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What was a major contribution to Indian society during the Vedic Age? Options: Development of Buddhism, Construction of the Great Wall, Early development of Hinduism, Invention of the wheel

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Early development of Hinduism

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Who was the famous leader of the Mauryan Empire known for spreading Buddhism?

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Ashoka

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What significant mathematical concept was developed during the Gupta Empire? Options: The abacus, The concept of zero, The Pythagorean theorem, The binary system

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The concept of zero

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Which religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama?

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Buddhism

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What was a major reason for the decline of the Indus Valley civilization? Options: Overpopulation, Invasion by the Aryans, Changes to the climate, Lack of technological advancements

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Changes to the climate

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Which empire is known for its significant achievements in literature, science, technology, and art?

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Gupta Empire

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What was the primary focus of Jainism?

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Non-violence and achieving moksha

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Which text is considered an important early Hindu text written during the Vedic Age?

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The Veda

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What was the social hierarchy system that emerged during the Vedic Age?

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Caste system