Why was Chandragupta Maurya poor in his later years?

He decided to live as an ascetic

Why did the Buddha become thin from lack of food?

He fasted for spiritual reasons.

What change marked the transition from early Vedic religion to Brahmanism?

rituals grew more complex a class arose to perform them

What led archaeologists to conclude that the Shang believed in life after death?

finding food and weapons buried with kings

Which of Ashoka’s actions best expressed his Buddhist values?

treating all of his servants well

For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?

to ask advice from his ancestors

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

the prince who became the Buddha

In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?

He had edicts carved into pillars and walls

How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?

He conquered neighboring kingdoms

Why do cows have a special place in Hinduism?

Cows are symbolic of the reverence for life

Why did the Buddha decide not to escape into enlightenment right away?

He wanted to teach people the path he had found

How did Chandragupta Maurya’s rule differ from Ashoka’s?

Chandragupta used force so no one threatened his power.

According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to the Buddha’s mother before he was born?

She dreamed about a white elephant

How was the Hindu belief about karma related to the caste system?

People are in a caste because of how they lived in the past

What was one difference between feudalism and the Emperor of Qin’s system of government?

Under feudalism power was held locally; Qin held all power

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1
Why was Chandragupta Maurya poor in his later years?
He decided to live as an ascetic
He put a stop to foreign trade
He was overthrown by his so
He lost the conquered territories.
2
What was the purpose of building the Great Wall?
to provide employment
to reward followers with land
to punish critics of the emperor
to keep invaders ou
3
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
Brahman
There was no single founder
Buddha
Gandhi
4
Brahmin, Vishnu, and Shiva are all examples of
castes
deities
dharma
reincarnation
5
Why did Untouchables live in separate communities?
They wanted to stay pure.
They shared all their goods
They had to eat a special diet
They were considered unclean.
6
In the caste system, how were people in India placed into a certain social class?
by birth
by wealth
by education
by skill
7
Why did the Buddha become thin from lack of food?
He fasted for spiritual reasons.
He was locked away in a tower
Nobody would give him alms
Famine spread over the country
8
What change marked the transition from early Vedic religion to Brahmanism?
scholars learned Sanskrit, oral traditions were written down
groups came into India their god became part of the religion
As the land became crowded, many people moved to the cities
rituals grew more complex a class arose to perform them
9
Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
many gods
many lifetimes
caste system
ritual bathing
10
According to Hindu belief, Brahman
all of the above
constantly creating destroying and re-creating the universe.
is a supreme power, or divine force.
includes everything in the world, including the human soul.
11
The name “Buddha” meant one who was
sorrowful
awakened
all-powerful
everlasting
12
What led archaeologists to conclude that the Shang believed in life after death?
studying the position in which bodies were laid out
seeing pots used for ceremonies in the temples
figuring out the characters carved into bones
finding food and weapons buried with kings
13
Which of Ashoka’s actions best expressed his Buddhist values?
treating all of his servants well
allowing slavery
putting criminals to death
keeping a strong army
14
What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?
to impose Buddhism
to build famous temples
to improve the lives of peasants
to unify India
15
What did Hanfeizi say that rulers must do to avoid being overthrown?
be popular through good deeds
exercise absolute power
earn the Mandate of Heaven
let people do as they want
16
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is most similar to which of these Hindu beliefs?
castes
deities
dharma
karma
17
Travelers went through the Khyber Pass to cross the
Himalaya Mountains
Deccan Plateau
Hindu Kush
Eastern Ghats.
18
The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty?
Shang
Han
Qin
Chin
19
Compared with the Eastern and Western Ghats, the Deccan Plateau has
a drier climate
denser forests.
a longer coastline.
steeper mountains
20
The Vedic religion is named for the Vedas, which are
a group of people from Europe
a collection of sacred texts
the three most important deities
the temples where rituals were performed
21
For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?
to serve a ceremonial meal
to send messages to the nobles
to ask advice from his ancestors
to make music for his family
22
According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that
the people did not obey the laws
the king did not govern well
the end of the world was near
the natural world ignored humans
23
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
. the priest who taught about the Buddha
the enemy who was defeated by the Buddha
the prince who became the Buddha
the leader who organized the Buddha's followers
24
During the summer in India, the monsoon brings
heavy rain
dust storms.
unbearable heat
pleasant mornings
25
Which Chinese teaching most influenced Qin Shihuangdi’s style of rule?
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Buddhism
26
Much of the water in the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra rivers comes from
large lakes in the northern plain
natural springs in the desert.
rain-fed streams in the plateau
melting ice in the mountains
27
In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He had peasants taught how to read and write
He made speeches in many places around the empire
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls
He required conquered people to convert
28
Brahma is the creator and Vishnu is the preserver. What does Shiva do?
teach
perfect
destroy
enlarge
29
Where did archaeologists find a life-sized army made of terra-cotta, a kind of clay?
next to the royal palace
inside the emperor's tomb
in the Great Wall
along the southern border
30
Which of these events happened first in the Buddha’s life?
He gained enlightenment.
He left the palace
He became an ascetic
He and his wife had a son
31
How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?
He persuaded other rulers to unite with him
He conquered neighboring kingdoms
He sent ships to far-off islands
He sponsored settlements by colonists
32
Shang weapons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from
bronze
stone
iron.
bones
33
If you decided to live as an ascetic, what would you do?
become ruler of a kingdom
become a parent of a large family
give up most of what you own
abandon your religion
34
Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?
completing a big pilgrimage
reaching enlightenment
converting everybody
making elaborate sacrifices
35
Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until he
moved to China.
surrendered to his cousin.
gave up violence
reached the mountains.
36
Why do cows have a special place in Hinduism?
Cows represent health, wealth, and happiness.
The only meat that Hindus can eat is beef.
The greatest Hindu deity is often depicted as a cow
Cows are symbolic of the reverence for life
37
How did the first Gupta ruler form alliances with other rulers?
by killing them in battle
by arranging marriages
by giving them land
by sending wise advisers
38
Why did the Buddha decide not to escape into enlightenment right away?
He did not want to leave his wife and child behind.
He preferred to follow a middle way
He wanted to teach people the path he had found
He forgot his dream when he woke up
39
What did the Buddha discover under the Bodhi tree?
the entrance to a deep cave
a chest filled with jewels
basic truths for living
a wise man who guided him
40
Why had the Buddha not learned about suffering as a child?
He understood that pain is not real
The gods granted him special favors
His father protected him
He was not interested in others
41
Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by
living in harmony with nature
reading the ancient texts
serving in government jobs.
working hard to become wealthy
42
How did Chandragupta Maurya’s rule differ from Ashoka’s?
Chandragupta Maurya used Buddhism to keep his people happy.
Chandragupta made laws that were fairer than Ashoka's laws.
Chandragupta Maurya had a larger empire than Ashoka did.
Chandragupta used force so no one threatened his power.
43
Faithful Hindus still come to the Ganges on holy journeys called
reincarnation
samsara
pilgrimages
purifications
44
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Study leads to wisdom
Only death can end cravings
Joy is achieved by praying
Suffering is caused by desires
45
To Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of
the ocean
Shiva.
the sun
Brahman
46
What troubled the Buddha on his first few trips out into the world?
aging, sickness, and death
cruelty, evil, and lack of caring
prejudice against lower castes
inequality of wealth
47
According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to the Buddha’s mother before he was born?
She married against her parents' wishes
She dreamed about a white elephant
She gave up all her wealth
She received a visit from an angel.
48
How was the Hindu belief about karma related to the caste system?
People's caste determines which deities they worship.
People in the lowest castes will come back as animals.
. People in different castes work different kinds of jobs
People are in a caste because of how they lived in the past
49
What was one difference between feudalism and the Emperor of Qin’s system of government?
feudalism leadership came from a few;Qin had many leaders.
Under feudalism lords met with king;Qin did not meet.
Under feudalism power was held locally; Qin held all power
50
Ashoka’s edict says that people would only be jailed for a reason.Which goalsdid this promote?
Security
General Welfare
Buddhist Values
Justice

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