Quiz on Ancient Indian Society

One of the most powerful varnas were the Sudras.

• True

• False

The Buddha did not consider himself to be a god.

• True

• False

The Buddha was born in the caste system class of Kshatriyas.

• True

• False

How did the caste system have a positive impact on classical Indian society?

• It created stability and social order.

• It weakened the power of religious groups.

• It created a large standing army.

• It generated wealth through trade.

How did the concept expressed in this quote impact Ancient Indian society?

• It promoted a separation of religion and government.

• It led to strict isolationist policies.

• It led to the creation of a strict caste system.

• It promoted economic equality.

The Vedas were written in this ancient language.

• Sudra

• Raja

• Vedas

• Sanskrit

Sacred books that recorded Aryan hymns, stories, poems, and prayers

• Vedas

• Raja

• Vedic Sanskrit

• Sanskrit

Became known as the Buddha.

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Ravana

• Chadra Gupta

• Asoka

A prince

• Vaisyas

• Raja

• Brahman

• Bramin

The Indian subcontinent is part of the continent of...

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

• Europe