Exploring Ancient India Quiz

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

• Athens

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Rome

• Beijing

Why did the Indus river valley civilization disappear?

• Invasion

• natural disaster

• sickness

• We don't know the true reason(s)

What is the sacred text of Hinduism?

• Bible

• Quran

• Vedas

• Tripitaka

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

• Mahavira

• Ashoka

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Krishna

Which river is considered sacred in Hinduism?

• Nile

• Amazon

• Ganges

• Mississippi

Which emperor is known for spreading Buddhism across Asia?

• Chandragupta

• Ashoka

• Alexander

• Akbar

Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of India?

• Andes

• Alps

• Himalayas

• Rockies

Founder of the Mauryan empire

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka

• Alexander the Great

• Chandra Gupta

What is the term for the cycle of rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Moksha

• Samsara

Which Indian emperor converted to Buddhism after the Kalinga War?

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta

• Harsha

• Samudragupta