Ancient India Quiz

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

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.

In ancient times, what river ran parallel to the Indus River?

• Ganges

• Narmada

• Saraswati

• Euphrates

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

Which was LEAST important in Harappan society and culture?

• building

• manufacturing

• farming

• trading

To which caste in early India did the greatest number of people belong?

• Brahmin

• Kshatriya

• Sudra

• Vaishya

With what other people did the Harappans share a similar pattern of development?

• Aryans

• Hittites

• Brahmins

• Sumerians

Why are our numbers 1 to 9 known as Arabic numerals?

• Arab traders brought them to the west.

• Arabs introduced them to the Hindus.

• Arab traders in India were the first to use them.

• Arabs developed them and introduced them to India

How did the religious teachings of India help shape the United States?

• Americans used idea of karma in Declaration of Independence

• The idea of dharma is the basis of the U.S. Constitution

• Ahimsa inspired U.S. civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.

• American Indian beliefs were

Why is India's climate generally warm?

• Winter monsoons bring warm winds from the south.

• Waters of the Indian Ocean warm the nearby land

• Mountains keep cold northern winds from much of India

• Rain from the Arabian Sea warms India