Gupta Empire people learned to question patients, make cures, and stitch up wounds by

studying medicine at a university

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

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

the prince who became the Buddha

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The First Unification of India, Buddhism and Gupta Achievements

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1
Gupta Empire people learned to question patients, make cures, and stitch up wounds by
traveling abroad with a merchant
praying to the deity of doctors
studying medicine at a university
making a palm-leaf book
2
In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He required conconquered people to convert
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
3
Which achievement of the Gupta Empire most encouraged long-distance trade?
large schools
astronomy
well-built roads
large monasteries
4
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Joy is achieved by praying
Study leads to wisdom
Only death can end cravings
Suffering is caused by desires
5
How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?
He conquered neighboring kingdoms
He persuaded other rulers to unite with him
He sent ships to far-off islands
He sponsored settlements by colonists
6
Which of Asoka's actions best expresses his Buddhist values?
treating all his servants well
allowing slavery
keeping a strong army
putting ctiminals to death
7
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
the priest who taught about the Buddha
the enemy who was defended by the Buddha
the prince who became the Buddha
the leader who organized the Buddha's followers
8
Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until he...
moved to China
reached the mountains
gave up violence
surrendered to his cousin
9
Which of these finds by an archaeologist would be evidence of a golden age?
animal skeletons
metal weapons
walled cities
fine sculptures
10
Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
many gods
ritual bathing
reincarnation
caste system
11
What troubled Siddhartha on his first few trips out into the world?
prejudice against upper castes
inequality of wealth
aging, sickness, and death
cruelty, evil, and lack of caring
12
The images of Gupta kings on coins show that the empire had people who were skilled in
conducting warfare
planning buildings
working with metal
writing literature
13
Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?
completing a big pilgrimage
converting everybody
reaching enlightenment
making elaborate sacrifices

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