Question 1

The members of the caste known as the untouchables, or pariahs, were

Accepted Answer

A)  so holy that they would be contaminated if touched even by high priests. 
B)  given extensive opportunity to achieve social mobility. 
C)  required to have a minimum of five children during their lifetimes. 
D)  composed primarily of priests and financial planners. 
E)  given jobs such as handling dead bodies or collecting trash. 
A)  so holy that they would be contaminated if touched even by high priests. 
B)  given extensive opportunity to achieve social mobility. 
C)  required to have a minimum of five children during their lifetimes. 
D)  composed primarily of priests and financial planners. 
E)  given jobs such as handling dead bodies or collecting trash. E

Question 2

What was the role of the board of censors during the Mauryan Empire?

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A)  To function as the secret police 
B)  To prevent corruption and investigate incompetence within the government 
C)  To monitor and prevent criticism of the Mauryan ruler 
D)  To oust any remaining Greeks affiliated with Alexander the Great 
E)  To punish insurgents 
A)  To function as the secret police 
B)  To prevent corruption and investigate incompetence within the government 
C)  To monitor and prevent criticism of the Mauryan ruler 
D)  To oust any remaining Greeks affiliated with Alexander the Great 
E)  To punish insurgents B

Question 3

Which belief stated that the status of an individual's soul was the result of actions that soul committed in a previous existence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Satya 
B)  Dharma 
C)  Karma 
D)  Sati 
E)  Khalid 
A)  Satya 
B)  Dharma 
C)  Karma 
D)  Sati 
E)  Khalid C

Question 4

The caste system was in part a reflection of the light-skinned Aryans conquest of the dark-skinned Dravidians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
guru

Accepted Answer

A guru is a term that originates from Sa

Question 6

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
four noble truths

Accepted Answer

The Four Noble Truths are a foundational

Question 7

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
Vedas

Accepted Answer

The Vedas are a large body of religious

Question 8

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
pariahs

Accepted Answer

The term "pariahs" refers to individuals

Question 9

The earliest of the Vedas was the

Accepted Answer

A)  Brahmans. 
B)  Upanishads. 
C)  Rig Veda. 
D)  Ramayana. 
E)  Bodhiyara. 
A)  Brahmans. 
B)  Upanishads. 
C)  Rig Veda. 
D)  Ramayana. 
E)  Bodhiyara.

Question 10

Which statement correctly describes Harappan civilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  It showed no similarity to the civilizations of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. 
B)  Its culture never attained the status of a true civilization. 
C)  It was much more agricultural than its contemporaries in Egypt and Mesopotamia. 
D)  It was a collection of over fifteen hundred towns and cities, ruled by landlords and rich merchants. 
E)  It never developed an urban center of over 3,000 people. 
A)  It showed no similarity to the civilizations of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. 
B)  Its culture never attained the status of a true civilization. 
C)  It was much more agricultural than its contemporaries in Egypt and Mesopotamia. 
D)  It was a collection of over fifteen hundred towns and cities, ruled by landlords and rich merchants. 
E)  It never developed an urban center of over 3,000 people.

Question 11

The Law of Manu describes women's complete subordination to men in ancient India.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
Nirvana

Accepted Answer

Nirvana is a term most commonly associat

Question 13

The Mahabharata

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A)  describes the peaceful relations between Aryan cousins. 
B)  details the activities of Hindu rulers. 
C)  serves as a tale of moral confrontation and ethics.. 
D)  contains Krishna's sermon in which he advocates the value of success or failure as the paramount objective in all activities. 
E)  sharply attacks belief in karma as irrational. 
A)  describes the peaceful relations between Aryan cousins. 
B)  details the activities of Hindu rulers. 
C)  serves as a tale of moral confrontation and ethics.. 
D)  contains Krishna's sermon in which he advocates the value of success or failure as the paramount objective in all activities. 
E)  sharply attacks belief in karma as irrational.

Question 14

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
kshatriya

Accepted Answer

Kshatriya is a term used to describe a m

Question 15

What do archeologists believe about Harappan civilization?

Accepted Answer

A)  That it was ruled by a series of kings 
B)  That its inhabitants lacked the ability to write 
C)  That it was a monarchical society 
D)  That it was the birthplace of Buddhism 
E)  That it was a primitive culture 
A)  That it was ruled by a series of kings 
B)  That its inhabitants lacked the ability to write 
C)  That it was a monarchical society 
D)  That it was the birthplace of Buddhism 
E)  That it was a primitive culture

Question 16

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
Prakrit

Accepted Answer

Prakrit refers to a group of Middle Indo

Question 17

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
maharaja

Accepted Answer

The term "maharaja" is a Sanskrit title

Question 18

What happened after Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

A)  He founded Jainism. 
B)  He attempted to foster a system of fair trade with neighboring regions. 
C)  He had trees planted and shelters built to provide respite for travelers. 
D)  He brought Buddhism to Sri Lanka. 
E)  He made Hinduism illegal. 
A)  He founded Jainism. 
B)  He attempted to foster a system of fair trade with neighboring regions. 
C)  He had trees planted and shelters built to provide respite for travelers. 
D)  He brought Buddhism to Sri Lanka. 
E)  He made Hinduism illegal.

Question 19

Harappan civilization evolved along the Ganges River.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
reincarnation

Accepted Answer

Reincarnation is a concept found in vari

Exam 2: Ancient India

The members of the caste known as the untouchables, or pariahs, were

What was the role of the board of censors during the Mauryan Empire?

Which belief stated that the status of an individual's soul was the result of actions that soul committed in a previous existence?

The caste system was in part a reflection of the light-skinned Aryans conquest of the dark-skinned Dravidians.

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). guru

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). four noble truths

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Vedas

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). pariahs

The earliest of the Vedas was the

Which statement correctly describes Harappan civilization?

The Law of Manu describes women's complete subordination to men in ancient India.

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Nirvana

The Mahabharata

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). kshatriya

What do archeologists believe about Harappan civilization?

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Prakrit

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). maharaja

What happened after Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism?

Harappan civilization evolved along the Ganges River.

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). reincarnation

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