6.5: Early Civilizations of India

What were Emperor Asoka's achievements?

Who established the Maurya Empire in ancient India?

• Chandragupta Maurya
• Emperor Asoka
• Buddha
• None of the above

What are some examples of Sanskrit literature in ancient India?

• Mahabharata
• Bhagavad Gita
• Ramayana
• All of the above

When did the Aryan invasions occur?

• Around 1000 BCE
• Around 1900 BCE
• Around 2600 BCE
• Around 1500 BCE

What was the significance of the Aryan invasions?

What was the ultimate reality or universal soul in Brahmanism?

• Shiva
• Vishnu
• Ganesha
• Brahman

Where were the cities of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa built?

• Along the banks of the Ganges River
• Along the banks of the Nile River
• Along the banks of the Yangtze River
• Along the banks of the Indus River

What are some examples of Sanskrit literature from ancient India?

What is one significant contribution of ancient India to the field of medicine?

• Invention of X-ray technology
• Creation of the first medical school
• Development of advanced surgical techniques
• Discovery of antibiotics

What language did the Aryans bring with them to ancient India?

• Bengali
• Hindi
• Sanskrit
• Tamil