Ancient Civilizations Quiz

Which mountain range separates India and China and has the world's tallest mountains?

• Himalayas

• Andes

• Rockies

• Alps

What is the term for a society governed by priests ruling in the name of the gods?

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Anarchy

Who were the nomadic invaders who conquered northern India around 1500 B.C.E.?

• Aryans

• Mayans

• Aztecs

• Incas

What are the oral epic poems describing the Aryans as violent and war-loving called?

• Vedas

• Upanishads

• Ramayana

• Mahabharata

What is the term for the structuring of Indian society into distinct, hereditary groupings?

• Caste System

• Feudal System

• Class System

• Social System

What is the term for the lowest rung in the caste system, also known as an outcaste?

• Pariah

• Brahmin

• Kshatriya

• Vaishya

Which philosophy in India emphasizes the sacredness of all life?

• Jainism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

What is the ancient compilation of teachings from Hindu India called?

• Vedas

• Upanishads

• Bhagavad Gita

• Laws of Manu

What is the Hindu description of the workings of the universe, with events repeating themselves and never ending?

• The Great Wheel

• The Circle of Life

• The Eternal Cycle

• The Infinite Loop

What is the total of good and bad deeds done by a soul during a lifetime, which influences one's next incarnation?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Moksha

• Nirvana