Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

the prince who became the Buddha

How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?

He conquered neighboring kingdoms

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

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The First Unification of India, Buddhism and Gupta Achievements

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

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