Ancient India Ch.6 Test Review (26 questions)

What was one rule under the caste system that was forbidden?

The city of Mohenjo Daro had which of the following features?

What was the language in which Aryan poems and hymns were composed?

Who started the Gupta empire?

People who worked to spread their religious beliefs are called__________.

Although they were Hindus, the Gupta rulers also supported Buddhism and __________.

When Asoka converted to Buddhism, what did he promise that he wouldn't do?

The _______ is a religious epic about a struggle between two families for control of a Kingdom.

Who was thought to control early Indus civilizations?

Both Hindus and Buddhists believe in the ideas of ______ and _______.

Hindus believe that each god is part of a single universal spirit called _______.

What was a valuable trade item of India used to create a massive pillar?

Info from Mr. Nicky's song: What final group of invaders came in and took over India in the 400's?

By seizing control of the entire northern part of India, Chandragupta Maurya was able to_______.

Indian astronomers asserted that Earth traveled around the sun.

Siddhartha Gautama began his life as a

What did Siddhartha devote much of his time to in order to free his mind from daily concerns?

Two major Indian rivers both start where South Asia collided with Asia.

How did Asoka spread the Buddha's teachings?

Under the caste system, the roles of _________ were limited.

Once Asoka converted to Buddhism, what did he build throughout India (multiple answers)?

This was created by Guptan scholars

This group of people didn't belong to any caste and were given unpleasant jobs.

Mohandas Gandhi was

Monsoons bring a dry season in the