Who started the Maurya Empire in ancient India?

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Gupta

• Harsha

What was the Gupta Empire known as?

• Silver Age

• Bronze Age

• Golden Age

• Iron Age

Which ancient Indian practice originated about 5,000 years ago?

• Meditation

• Yoga

• Ayurveda

• Astrology

What did Indian mathematicians introduce to represent the concept of zero?

• Letters

• Symbols

• Dots

• Numbers

Which of the following words is NOT derived from an Indian language?

• Cheetah

• Shampoo

• Pajamas

• Computer

Who were the Arya, and what is one theory about their origin?

• A group of warriors from China; they were invaders.

• An ancient people in India; they were indigenous.

• A religious sect from Africa; they were traders.

• A nomadic tribe from Europe; they were explorers.

What is the significance of the Vedas in Hinduism?

• They are a collection of laws.

• They are ancient hymns important to Hindu religion.

• They are a set of historical records.

• They are a guide to Hindu architecture.

What is the belief in ahimsa in Hinduism?

• The belief in multiple gods.

• The belief that all life is sacred and no harm should be done.

• The belief in the power of meditation.

• The belief in the afterlife.

What did Siddhartha Gautama do to find a way to stop all suffering?

• He traveled to China to learn from monks.

• He meditated under a tree for 49 days.

• He wrote a book on peace.

• He built a temple in his honor.

What was one of Asoka's contributions to his kingdom after converting to Buddhism?

• He built a large army.

• He constructed roads and hospitals.

• He expanded his territory through war.

• He created a new language.