Quiz on Ancient Civilizations: India

Which civilization is considered the earliest known major civilization in ancient India?

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Vedic Age

• Mauryan Empire

• Gupta Empire

What was a major contribution to Indian society during the Vedic Age?

• Development of Buddhism

• Construction of the Great Wall

• Early development of Hinduism

• Invention of the wheel

Who was the famous leader of the Mauryan Empire known for spreading Buddhism?

• Chandragupta

• Ashoka

• Alexander the Great

• Chandragupta II

What significant mathematical concept was developed during the Gupta Empire?

• The abacus

• The concept of zero

• The Pythagorean theorem

• The binary system

Which religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama?

• Hinduism

• Jainism

• Buddhism

• Islam

What was a major reason for the decline of the Indus Valley civilization?

• Overpopulation

• Invasion by the Aryans

• Changes to the climate

• Lack of technological advancements

Which empire is known for its significant achievements in literature, science, technology, and art?

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Mauryan Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Vedic Age

What was the primary focus of Jainism?

• Achieving enlightenment through meditation

• Worship of a single god

• Conquest and expansion

• Non-violence and achieving moksha

Which text is considered an important early Hindu text written during the Vedic Age?

• The Bible

• The Quran

• The Torah

• The Veda

What was the social hierarchy system that emerged during the Vedic Age?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Caste system

• Feudalism