Ancient India (use with Topic 4 Ancient India Google Doc)

What river was the ancient civilization of India centered around?

• Ganges River

• Indus River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

Who is considered the supreme being in Hinduism?

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Brahman

• Brahma

Which Hindu deity is known as the god of preservation?

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Ganesha

Who founded Buddhism?

• Mahavira

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Confucius

• Laozi

What is the term for the belief in non-violence in Hinduism and Buddhism?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Ahimsa

• Moksha

What language did the Aryans bring to northern India?

• Latin

• Greek

• Sanskrit

• Arabic

What is the social structure in ancient India called?

• Feudal System

• Caste System

• Class System

• Tribal System

Which of the following is NOT one of the main deities in Hinduism?

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Zeus

What is the purpose of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

• To achieve wealth

• To gain power

• To reach enlightenment

• To become a warrior

What is the Taj Mahal primarily made of?

• Granite

• Sandstone

• White marble

• Limestone