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Ancient India Trivia

Subjects : trivia, history
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A ... was a person who could take complete control over their senses.






2. Was one of the more powerful inIndia - around the 16th century.






3. Also known has the Buddha. Known for saying he was awake - to imply that he was merely aware of what went on around him. Started the Religion of Buddhism.






4. The maid - ... - urged Kakeyi to have Rama banished.






5. Was a prince born in the Shakya Clan who saw The Four Sights and began to seek enlightenment. Chose to go into exile and practiced Asceticism - but later started his own religion.






6. A dry plateau that was located below the Vindhya and Satpura mountains.






7. TheIndian epic that celebrates Dharma






8. The word for survival - importance - and wealth - was known as ...






9. Were the people who did not believe in enjoying life - and got inner peace by finding a greater reality than their own.






10. A ... is a teacher of religion who has followers.






11. EarlyIndian civilization that had two large thick walls surrounding the city as a form of protection from invaders or natural disasters. Had a citadel which they most likely used as a last resort for safety - when fleeing from potential invaders.






12. This epic was recorded around 1000-500 B.C.E. in AncientIndia. It unveils various religious values - cultural beliefs - and aspects of everyday life inIndia and is the reason for the time period's label - 'the Epic Age'.






13. These guidelines advised small kingdoms survive in politics.






14. One of the oldest continuous cities from the Gangetic plain that formed when the Aryans mixed culture with those already living there was called ...






15. The five branches of theIndus River that houses were built along the side of. The 'Five Rivers'






16. The king who is recognized inIndian epics. He was the firstIndian King and ruled over Manwantara. However - the first 6 kings may have also gone by this name. (this is unclear to historians) He was led by a fish who he saved to the Himalaya Mountains






17. Was the preserver of the universe who created the universe under Brahma's order. He gave Dasharatha rice pudding which allowed his wives to bear children.






18. Was Rama's father who died when he was forced to complete his dharma by banishing Rama.






19. Those who wore sacred clothing - took part in rituals - and were guaranteed to reach the afterlife. The three upper classes inIndia who were able to take part in thread.






20. Priests who were on the top of the Aryan Caste system and were from Purusha's mouth. They were responsible for religious rituals and rituals. Their literal translation means - one possessed of Brahmin'.






21. The religion that took place in the woods - where people would not do everyday things.






22. The 16 kingdoms that were comprised of multiple tribes






23. Regular tradesmen - farmers - craftsmen - etc. who were represented by Purusha's legs.






24. The followers of Jainism - or the people who followed the ways of Mahavira - which was a person who had control over all of his senses.






25. Sankrit word for cheifs (who ruled over major Aryan groups)






26. This epic was recorded around 1000-500 B.C.E. in AncientIndia. It unveils various religious values - cultural beliefs - and aspects of everyday life inIndia and is the reason for the time period's label - 'the Epic Age'.






27. Was a prince born in the Shakya Clan who saw The Four Sights and began to seek enlightenment. Chose to go into exile and practiced Asceticism - but later started his own religion.






28. Were the texts on dharma - which were made by Brahmin Scholars.






29. A book of hymns that explains the importance of Brahmins and many otherIndian creation stories - etc.






30. The culture that formed in the remains of Harappa after the civilization was over.






31. The theory that one's neighbor was an enemy and one's neighbor's neighbor was a friend was called ... This determined who would go into war with each other - and who would allign.






32. Was the concept of respect toward all living things and extreme self-denial. It tried to diminish several characteristics inIndia such as greed - and also urged its followers to act honorably - as well as accept other people's opinions and perspectiv






33. A wise sage who is also known as Vyasu. He impregnated the Queen of Kuru's daughters as an attempt of repopulations the clan's royal throne.






34. Is where Megasthenes was from.






35. Represented one's duty/purpose in life.






36. Those who wore sacred clothing - took part in rituals - and were guaranteed to reach the afterlife. The three upper classes inIndia who were able to take part in thread.






37. The first kingdom ofIndia/State ofIndia where the 16 kingdoms developed.






38. Was the concept of respect toward all living things and extreme self-denial. It tried to diminish several characteristics inIndia such as greed - and also urged its followers to act honorably - as well as accept other people's opinions and perspectiv






39. AnIndian figure that Brahmins claimed to have comprised the world. Also represented the Aryan Caste System.






40. Were smaller groups within a caste. (e.x. family - etc.)






41. A route that led shepherds and nomadic tribes through the Himalaya Mountans and into Central Asia. It's distance was 32 miles long.






42. The time period of the two main epics - the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.






43. There is good ... and bad ...... determines whether or not you will move up a Varnas. Good ... is achieved when someone did their dharma and bad ... was received when someone did not do their dharma.






44. The Pandava Prince who was under the dilemma of fighting against his family.






45. The ... were doing your Dharma - having Artha and Kama - and most importantly - achieving Moksha.






46. Took the throne during 273 B.C.E and was Bindusara's son. He ruled over the Mauryan Empire and had the main focus of religion and completing his Dharma. He ruled with morality and practiced Buddhism.






47. Word for duty






48. The word for 'pure' - which was used to describe the Aryans.






49. The Greek ambassador who described details fromIndia to the Hellenistic empire. He was from the seleucid empire.






50. Term for renouncing the worldly life






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