Ancient India Timeline Quiz

What was the Indus Valley Civilization known for in terms of city planning?

• Circular city layouts

• Grid pattern with right-angled streets

• Randomly arranged streets

• Spiral city layouts

What was a unique feature of houses in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Solar panels

• Flush toilets linked to an underground sewer system

• Rooftop gardens

• Built-in air conditioning

What era followed the Indus Valley Civilization according to the timeline?

• Gupta Period

• Vedic Period

• Maurya Period

• Mughal Period

What language was the Vedic text written in?

• Latin

• Greek

• Sanskrit

• Arabic

What did the Vedas introduce in Indian society?

• Democratic government

• Four varnas or social groups

• Industrialization

• Technological advancements

What did the Indus Valley Civilization use to transport wastewater?

• Open ditches

• Underground sewer system

• Buckets

• Rivers

What did the Vedic texts eventually lead to in South Asia?

• Development of new languages

• Decline of civilization

• Isolation from other cultures

• Economic collapse

What is one of the oldest known textual references found in the Vedas?

• Democracy

• Religious ideas that evolved into Hinduism

• Modern technology

• Space exploration

What was the primary religion that became dominant in India during the time of the Indo-Aryans?

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Hinduism

• Islam

Who was the leader that taught about nonviolence and vegetarianism in Jainism?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Chandragupta

• Mahavira

• Ashoka