Unit 1 Lesson 7 & 8/Early Indian Empires

Question 1

Which is a mathematical contribution of the Gupta dynasty?

Accepted Answer

the decimal system

Question 2

Indian astronomers understood this force that pulls all matter towards the center of the earth.

Accepted Answer

gravity

Question 3

In addition to Hinduism, this is another important religion of India.

Accepted Answer

Jainism

Question 4

Buddha is also known as what?

Accepted Answer

the enlightened one

Question 5

Understanding the truth about all things is called ...

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nirvana

Question 6

The belief of being reborn into another body is known as ...

Accepted Answer

reincarnation.

Question 7

This is one reason Asoka was considered one of the most successful rulers of all time.

Accepted Answer

He practiced freedom of religion

Question 8

According to Buddha, what was the cause of all suffering?

Accepted Answer

desire

Question 9

What were common exports during the reign of Chandragupta?

Accepted Answer

salt and cotton

Question 10

A caste is ...

Accepted Answer

a social group into which one was born in ancient India.

Question 11

What is a long poem that tells about the life of a hero called?

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an epic

Question 12

Which imports did India bring in from other countries?

Accepted Answer

silk

Question 13

What was one of Maurya's ideas that we share today?

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paved roads

Question 14

A religious authority, such as a god or goddess, is called a ...

Accepted Answer

deity.

Question 15

Artifacts of the Harrapan and Mohenjo-Daro tell us ...

Accepted Answer

All of these answers.

Question 16

Other world leaders practiced the principles of Jainism as well, including ...

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Martin Luther King Jr.

Question 17

What is an algorithm?

Accepted Answer

the steps that solve a math problem

Question 18

The Story of a Prince is about a boy named.....

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Siddhartha

Question 19

Where did the ancient Indian civilization first develop?

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In southern Asia

Question 20

Harrapan cities were similar to modern cities in which way?

Accepted Answer

Had wide streets, sewers, and trash collection.

Question 21

What is ahimsa?

Accepted Answer

belief of nonviolence

Question 22

Indian astronomers discovered that this was the center of the solar system.

Accepted Answer

The Sun

Question 23

The heart of Buddha's teachings is called...

Accepted Answer

The Four Noble Truths

Question 24

What is an import?

Accepted Answer

goods brought into a country

Question 25

After Asoka saw the effects of attacking another kingdom, he gave up war and became this.

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a buddhist

Question 26

What people are UNDER what is considered to be the lowest caste in ancient India?

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Untouchables

Question 27

What is a raja?

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a ruler

Question 28

After attacking another kingdom, Asoka became a Buddhist because ...

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he was upset at the loss of life.

Question 29

Which monsoon season is best for farming?

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Summer/Wet weather

Question 30

This outlines the way to live according to Buddha's teachings.

Accepted Answer

The Eightfold Path

Question 31

When Siddhartha left his palace, for the first time, he saw ...

Accepted Answer

suffering.

Question 32

What is an export?

Accepted Answer

goods sent out of a country

Question 33

What caused Buddhism to spread across India?

Accepted Answer

simpler than Hinduism

Unit 1 Lesson 7 & 8/Early Indian Empires

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Unit 1 Lesson 7 & 8/Early Indian Empires

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