Ancient India: Who Am I?

15 Questions | By Ajlevings | Updated: Dec 22, 2022 | Attempts: 230

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1.

After seeing an old man, a sick man, a dead man, and a monk, I left my life as a prince to search out the cause of all human suffering.
- A.
  
  Siddhartha Gautama
- B.
  
  Gilgamesh
- C.
  
  Hammurabi
- D.
  
  Moses
2.

I later became known as "the enlightened one."
- A.
  
  Moses
- B.
  
  Siddhartha Gautama
- C.
  
  Abraham
- D.
  
  Ra
3.

I am the Remover of Obstacles! (Even though it was I who got in the way of my father's visit to my mother. Then whack! No more head!)
- A.
  
  Gilgamesh
- B.
  
  Ganesha
- C.
  
  Shamash
- D.
  
  Father Anu
4.

I am the Goddess of Knowledge and the Arts. I left my husband, Brahma, because he kept sprouting heads to keep an eye on me. Creepy!
- A.
  
  Lakshmi
- B.
  
  Sarasvati
- C.
  
  Ishtar
- D.
  
  Isis
5.

The Goddess of Wealth and Happiness, I was at the bottom of the Ocean of Milk, which explains my milky complexion. I am a loving wife. You will often see my rubbing my husband's feet.
- A.
  
  Lakshmi
- B.
  
  Sarasvati
- C.
  
  Ishtar
- D.
  
  Isis
6.

I ruled my empire well. I set up a system of imperial administration so that the empire would continue to run effectively even after my death!
- A.
  
  Chandragupta Maurya
- B.
  
  Hammurabi
- C.
  
  Siddartha Gautama
- D.
  
  Sargon
7.

I sought out how to end suffering.
- A.
  
  Hammurabi
- B.
  
  Gilgamesh
- C.
  
  Siddhartha Gautama
- D.
  
  Enkidu
8.

During my rule, the arts and sciences flourished. It was the Golden Age of India!
- A.
  
  Chandragupta Maurya
- B.
  
  Ashoka
- C.
  
  Chandragupta I
- D.
  
  Chandragupta II
9.

I united the Indian subcontinent, using the conquering techniques of Alexander the Great as my model.
- A.
  
  Chandragupta Maurya
- B.
  
  Ashoka
- C.
  
  Chandragupta I
- D.
  
  Chandragupta II
10.

I began my rule as my father and grandfather had – by being harsh. After a bloody invasion, I changed my ways and turned against violence.
- A.
  
  Chandragupta Maurya
- B.
  
  Siddhartha Guatama
- C.
  
  Ashoka
- D.
  
  Chandragupta i
11.

I believed that government was the science of punishment!
- A.
  
  Chandragupta Maurya
- B.
  
  Chandragupta II
- C.
  
  Ayabatha
- D.
  
  Budha
12.

I spread Buddhism throughout India and placed pillars detailing the correct way to live throughout the empire.
- A.
  
  Chandragupta Maurya
- B.
  
  Siddhartha Guatama
- C.
  
  Ashoka
- D.
  
  Chandragupta i
13.

I am the the creator!
- A.
  
  Brahman
- B.
  
  Vishnu
- C.
  
  Sarasvati
- D.
  
  Ganesha
14.

I am the the destroyer!
- A.
  
  Brahman
- B.
  
  Vishnu
- C.
  
  Shiva
- D.
  
  Ganesha
15.

I am the the preserver!
- A.
  
  Brahman
- B.
  
  Vishnu
- C.
  
  Shiva
- D.
  
  Ganesha