Quiz on Ancient Indian Civilization

Where does the Indus River flow from and to?

• Andes to Pacific Ocean

• Alps to Mediterranean Sea

• Himalayas to Indian Ocean

• Rockies to Atlantic Ocean

What is the name of the civilization that arose around 1500 BCE in India?

• Roman Civilization

• Egyptian Civilization

• Vedic Civilization

• Mesopotamian Civilization

What are the Vedas?

• Ancient Indian texts

• Greek myths

• Roman laws

• Chinese proverbs

Who is the god of transformation and destruction in Hinduism?

• Apollo

• Shiva

• Thor

• Anubis

Which group in the caste system is known as "untouchables"?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Dalits

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• A Roman emperor

• A Greek philosopher

• A prince who became Buddha

• An Egyptian pharaoh

What did Siddhartha Gautama become known as?

• The Conqueror

• The Enlightened One

• The Warrior King

• The Great Philosopher

The significance of the Ganges River in Indian culture is that it is (a)  

• It is a major trade route
• It is considered sacred
• It is the longest river in the worl
• It is a source of gold

Buddha taught that desire leads to (a)  

• Desire leads to happiness
• Desire leads to suffering
• Desire leads to wealth
• Desire leads to power

What is the state of eternal peace according to Buddha?

• Karma

• Moksha

• Nirvana

• Dharma