Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire

The Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero

Which statement expresses a major belief of Hinduism?

Actions in this life have important effect in the next

Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama

People overcome their desires by following the 8-Fold Path

Which statement about the Caste system in India is most accurate

it is based on Hindu beliefs and traditions

Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism

Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires

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1
Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire
adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon
The Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty
The Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero
defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity
2
Which geographic factor is characteristic of India?
A monsoon climate
Lack of natural barriers
An abundance of oil
Harsh winters
3
Which statement expresses a major belief of Hinduism?
The Emperor is a direct descendant of God
People are all equal in religion and society
Actions in this life have important effect in the next
All Hindus make a pilgrimage to Mecca
4
Gupta mathematicians created all of the following except
Fractions
Arabic Numerals
Decimal System
Zero
5
Which group of people invaded the Indus Valley around 1750 BCE?
The Egyptians
The Huns
The Aryans
The Babylonians
6
Which geographic feature prevented ancient people from traveling into India?
Himalaya Mountains
Gobi Desert
Sea of Japan
Pacific Ocean
7
Cities of ancient India included …
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
Babylon and Harappa
Mohenjo-Daro and Ganges
Hindu-Kush and Harappa
8
All of the following are important features of the eightfold path except
Control your thoughts
Practice Meditation
Free your mind of evil
Read the Vedas
9
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
Followers must fast during Ramadan
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments
People overcome their desires by following the 8-Fold Path
People are born into a specific caste
10
Which statement about the Caste system in India is most accurate
Ancient Egyptian beliefs greatly influenced the caste system
caste system was brought to India by Mesopotamian traders
it is based on Hindu beliefs and traditions
it developed from the British colonial system
11
This was the ruler that created the largest empire in India
Chandra Gupta II
Asoka
Chandragupta Maurya
Samudra Gupta
12
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism
Self-determination and democracy
Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
Competition and financial success
Maintaining the caste system and providing education
13
The geographic region in ancient India where the first civilizations began is called
The Indus River Valley
Mesopotamia
The Nile River Valley
The Deccan Plateau
14
In India, the ranking of people into social classes based on birth and occupation is known as
Feudal System
Patriarchal system
Buddhism
Caste System
15
Which terms are most closely associated with the beliefs and practices of Hinduism
Polytheism, karma, Nirvana
Vedas, reincarnation, dharma
Torah, Monotheism, Commandments
New Testament, baptism, Trinity

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