G-The Story of India-First 1/2 Hour-Quiz

What event marked the beginning of India's journey as a free nation?

• The rise of Indian democracy

• The end of British rule

• The birth of ancient Indian civilization

• The construction of the Indus cities

What is one of the defining characteristics of India's history?

• The ebb and flow of huge events

• The preservation of ancient traditions

• The rise and fall of civilizations

• The diversity of languages and religions

According to the oldest Indian myths, where did the first humans come from?

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

• Australia

What is the significance of the ancient Brahmin chants in Kerala?

• They are the oldest known human language

• They are patterns of sounds passed down from before human speech

• They are religious rituals performed by priests

• They are examples of early Indian music

What evidence supports the theory of a common genetic ancestry for all non-Africans?

• The discovery of ancient DNA markers

• The migration of humans from Africa to India

• The existence of ancient Indian tribes

• The presence of the M130 gene in Indian villagers

What is the estimated population of the Indus cities at their height?

• 100,000 people

• 500,000 people

• 1 million people

• 5 million people

What is the main reason for the decline of the Indus cities?

• Climate change and shifting rivers

• Invasion by foreign civilizations

• Economic collapse and trade disruption

• Internal conflicts and wars

What is the language of the ancient Indian scriptures, the Vedas?

• Sanskrit

• Arabic

• Persian

• Pali

Who were the leaders of the tribes mentioned in the Rig Veda?

• The God of Fire

• The Brahmin priests

• The Aryan warriors

• The ancient kings

What is the significance of the Rig Veda in Indian history?

• It is the oldest known scripture in the world

• It describes the rise and fall of the Indus cities

• It marks the beginning of the Aryan civilization

• It documents the migration of tribes across North India