
Ancient India Quiz
Authored by Jennifer Schneider
Social Studies
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was Chandra Gupta II one of early India's most successful rulers?
conquered distant lands and established empire
arts and science flourished
ended India's caste system
began trading with outsiders
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why did many Hindus become Buddhists during Asoka's reign?
Asoka encouraged Buddhism by outlawing Hinduism.
Buddhists gave more support to Indian art and science.
Hindu rites were in a language that few people understood.
Asoka had a religious experience and converted to Hinduism.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In ancient times, what river ran parallel to the Indus River?
Ganges
Narmada
Saraswati
Euphrates
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What have historians concluded about the Harappans from studying the remains of their cities?
They worshiped many gods
Kings were the most powerful members of society.
Religion was more important than trade.
Their leaders were strong
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which was LEAST important in Harappan society and culture?
building
manufacturing
farming
trading
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
To which caste in early India did the greatest number of people belong?
Brahmin
Kshatriya
Sudra
Vaishya
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
With what other people did the Harappans share a similar pattern of development?
Aryans
Hittites
Brahmins
Sumerians
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