Chapter 9: Ancient India

Question 1

The Indus Valley Civilization developed along the ______ River.

Answer 1

Indus

Question 2

The two main cities of the Indus Valley Civilization were ______ and Mohenjo-Daro.

Answer 2

Harappa

Question 3

The people of the Indus Valley built advanced ______ systems in their cities.

Answer 3

drainage

Question 4

The writing of the Indus Valley people used ______ that we have not yet fully decoded.

Answer 4

symbols

Question 5

The group that migrated into India after the fall of the Indus Valley Civilization were the ______.

Answer 5

Aryans

Question 6

The religious texts of the Aryans are known as the ______.

Answer 6

Vedas

Question 7

The Maurya Empire was founded by ______ Maurya.

Answer 7

Chandragupta

Question 8

Chandragupta Maurya ruled from the capital city of ______.

Answer 8

Pataliputra

Question 9

Ashoka converted to ______ after seeing the suffering caused by war.

Answer 9

Buddhism

Question 10

Ashoka promoted peace through messages carved on stone pillars called ______.

Answer 10

edicts

Question 11

The Gupta Empire is known as a ______ Age of Indian history.

Answer 11

Golden

Question 12

Indian scholars during the Gupta Empire developed the concept of ______ in math.

Answer 12

zero

Question 13

The Guptas supported Hinduism but also respected ______ and Jainism.

Answer 13

Buddhism

Question 14

The Aryan language was known as ______.

Answer 14

Sanskrit

Question 15

The Gupta Empire began around the year ______ CE.

Answer 15

320

Question 16

Doctors in Ancient India performed ______ and set broken bones.

Answer 16

surgery

Question 17

The famous Indian poet and playwright during the Gupta period was ______.

Answer 17

Kalidasa

Question 18

Harappan cities were laid out in a ______ pattern.

Answer 18

grid

Question 19

Aryan society was divided into four main groups known as ______.

Answer 19

castes

Question 20

The social group that included priests in Aryan society was the ______.

Answer 20

Brahmins

Question 21

The capital city of the Maurya Empire was ______.

Answer 21

Pataliputra

Question 22

The Maurya Empire promoted trade and built a strong ______.

Answer 22

army

Question 23

The Vedas are the foundation of the religion known as ______.

Answer 23

Hinduism

Question 24

The university at ______ was a major center of learning during the Gupta Empire.

Answer 24

Nalanda

Question 25

Ancient Indian astronomers discovered that the Earth spins on its ______.

Answer 25

axis

Question 26

What river was the Indus Valley Civilization built along? A. Ganges B. Nile C. Indus D. Yangtze

Answer 26

C. Indus - The civilization was centered along the Indus River.

Question 27

Which of the following was a major city of the Indus Valley? A. Babylon B. Harappa C. Athens D. Rome

Answer 27

B. Harappa - Harappa was one of the main cities of the Indus Valley.

Question 28

What is one major achievement of the Indus Valley cities? A. Pyramids B. Drainage systems C. Temples D. Roads

Answer 28

B. Drainage systems - These cities were known for their advanced plumbing.

Question 29

Which group migrated into India after the fall of the Indus Valley? A. Romans B. Aryans C. Mongols D. Greeks

Answer 29

B. Aryans - The Aryans migrated into India and began the Vedic period.

Question 30

What were the religious texts of the Aryans called? A. Torah B. Quran C. Vedas D. Sutras

Answer 30

C. Vedas - The Vedas are religious texts from the Aryan period.

Question 31

Who founded the Maurya Empire? A. Ashoka B. Gupta C. Chandragupta Maurya D. Harsha

Answer 31

C. Chandragupta Maurya - He founded the Maurya Empire.

Question 32

Ashoka became a follower of which religion? A. Hinduism B. Jainism C. Buddhism D. Islam

Answer 32

C. Buddhism - Ashoka became a follower of Buddhism after witnessing war.

Question 33

Ashoka's messages promoting peace were called: A. Codes B. Edicts C. Tablets D. Scriptures

Answer 33

B. Edicts - Ashoka’s messages were called edicts, written on stone pillars.

Question 34

The Gupta Empire is known for its achievements in: A. War B. Science and arts C. Agriculture D. Navigation

Answer 34

B. Science and arts - The Gupta Empire made great cultural advancements.

Question 35

The Gupta period is considered a: A. Dark Age B. Bronze Age C. Golden Age D. Iron Age

Answer 35

C. Golden Age - The Gupta period was a time of peace and learning.

Question 36

Which numeral concept was invented during the Gupta Empire? A. Infinity B. Pi C. Zero D. One

Answer 36

C. Zero - Indian scholars invented the concept of zero.

Question 37

What language did the Aryans speak? A. Arabic B. Latin C. Sanskrit D. Greek

Answer 37

C. Sanskrit - Sanskrit was the language spoken by the Aryans.

Question 38

What social class were priests in Aryan society? A. Kshatriyas B. Shudras C. Vaishyas D. Brahmins

Answer 38

D. Brahmins - Brahmins were the priest class in the caste system.

Question 39

What capital city did Chandragupta Maurya rule from? A. Delhi B. Pataliputra C. Mumbai D. Agra

Answer 39

B. Pataliputra - Chandragupta ruled from Pataliputra.

Question 40

The university of Nalanda was famous for: A. Farming B. Building C. Learning D. Fishing

Answer 40

C. Learning - Nalanda was a major center for education and scholarship.

Question 41

The Aryan caste system included how many main groups? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

Answer 41

C. 4 - Aryan society had four main castes.

Question 42

Aryan religion became the base for which modern religion? A. Islam B. Hinduism C. Christianity D. Buddhism

Answer 42

B. Hinduism - Aryan beliefs formed the base of Hinduism.

Question 43

Who was a famous poet in the Gupta Empire? A. Homer B. Virgil C. Kalidasa D. Valmiki

Answer 43

C. Kalidasa - Kalidasa was a famous poet and playwright in Gupta times.

Question 44

The Indus Valley writing system used: A. Alphabet B. Symbols C. Numbers D. Pictures only

Answer 44

B. Symbols - Indus Valley writing used symbols that are still undecoded.

Question 45

Gupta astronomers discovered: A. Planets made of gas B. Solar eclipses C. Earth spins on its axis D. Weather patterns

Answer 45

C. Earth spins on its axis - Gupta astronomers discovered this.

Question 46

Gupta doctors could: A. Cure cancer B. Set bones and perform surgery C. Use anesthesia D. Make vaccines

Answer 46

B. Set bones and perform surgery - Gupta doctors were advanced for their time.

Question 47

Which civilization had a grid layout in its cities? A. Mesopotamia B. Indus Valley C. Egypt D. Rome

Answer 47

B. Indus Valley - Their cities were laid out in grid patterns.

Question 48

Ashoka built hospitals and: A. Prisons B. Factories C. Rest houses D. Temples only

Answer 48

C. Rest houses - Ashoka built places for travelers to rest.

Question 49

What helped unify the Maurya Empire? A. Peace treaties B. Strong army and roads C. Isolation D. Castles

Answer 49

B. Strong army and roads - These helped keep the empire united.

Question 50

What river is sacred in Hinduism? A. Amazon B. Mississippi C. Ganges D. Tiber

Answer 50

C. Ganges - The Ganges is considered sacred in Hinduism.