Exploring Ancient India: A Quiz

Which of the following was a major city of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Pataliputra

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Varanasi

• Ujjain

Who was the greatest emperor of the Maurya Empire?

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Bindusara

• Harshavardhana

Which of the following is a core teaching of Buddhism?

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Ten Commandments

• The Five Pillars

• The Sevenfold Path

Which river was central to the development of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Ganges

• Yamuna

• Indus

• Brahmaputra

Which of the following was an achievement of the Maurya Empire under Ashoka?

• Construction of the Great Wall

• Spread of Buddhism

• Invention of the wheel

• Development of hieroglyphics

What is the term for the social hierarchy system in ancient India?

• Feudalism

• Caste System

• Class System

• Guild System

Which of the following is a sacred river in Hinduism?

• Nile

• Amazon

• Ganges

• Mississippi

Which Mauryan ruler is known for his conversion to Buddhism and efforts to spread it?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka

• Bindusara

• Harsha

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of hymns and religious rituals?

• Mahabharata

• Vedas

• Ramayana

• Arthashastra

What was the primary purpose of the Great Bath found in Mohenjo-Daro?

• Religious ceremonies

• Public bathing

• Water storage

• Agricultural irrigation