What happened on the Indian subcontinent in the time period between the Mauryan and Gupta empires?

It was filled with small kingdoms.

Why was Rama chosen as the heir by his father?

he possessed many virtues that a good leader needs to have

the state of gaining spiritual insight and finding universal truth

a command that is obeyed like a law

the effect of a person's actions in this and previous lives

In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?

He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.

a territory that is part of a country or an empire

Which is the order of the caste sytem in India?

priests, warriors, merchants, peasants

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1
Meditation is
seasonal rain
to calm or clear the mind
Jackson's favorite book
the state of blissful peace
2
What happened on the Indian subcontinent in the time period between the Mauryan and Gupta empires?
It went through a golden age.
It experienced a great famine.
It was conquered by Anthony and Alex J.
It was filled with small kingdoms.
3
Why was Rama chosen as the heir by his father?
he possessed many virtues that a good leader needs to have
I don't know, ask Sean
he was the eldest son
his mother requested that he would be heir
4
A stupa is
commemoritive burial mound
Marty's favorite food
a building to hold grain
the highest caste in Hindu society
5
Enlightenment is
Owen's favorite movie
a territory that is part of a country or an empire
the state of gaining spiritual insight and finding universal truth
goods or money given to the poor
6
What is the name the prince who became Buddha?
Siddhartha Gautama
Logan Clark
Tanner Browne
Bhavagad Gita
7
Varnas are
Colin S. and Jake's favorite youtubers
Ellis's pet fish
a territory that is part of a country
groupings based on one's skill
8
Edicts are
goods or money given to Tess and Caitlyn
a command that is obeyed like a law
a territory that is part of a country or an empire
an ideal state of happiness and peace
9
What is karma
a person's duty
a state of bliss
the effect of a person's actions in this and previous lives
Kevin and Shane's favorite band
10
Brahma, Vishu, and Shiva are
The path to enlightenment
the name of important Hindu texts
Camila's best friends
important Hindu deities
11
Coins in the Gupta Empire were made by
Dom and Billy
ironworkers
priests
Buddhists
12
Ashoka’s edicts that said people should be loving, respectful, and moral promoted his goal of
security
justice
Buddhist values
Adriana's general welfare
13
Which feature of modern arithmetic came from ancient India by way of the Arabs?
zero
addition
subtraction
George's calculator
14
Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until he
reached the mountains
met Mikey and Mickey
surrendered to Violet
gave up violence.
15
A large landmass that is set apart from the rest of the continent
monsoon
granary
subcontinent
Kailyn's favorite vacation spot
16
Which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka reflect when he gave up hunting and became a vegetarian?
respect for all living things
toleration of other religions
honesty in words and actions
awareness that Cate and Giuliana
17
In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He answered all of Eleanor and Bianca's questions
He made speeches in many places around the empire.
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.
He had peasants taught how to read and write.
18
Why do scholars believe the Indus Valley civilizations were highly developed?
the cities were well planned
the many artifacts in royal tombs
its highly organized religion
because Caroline and Harper said it is
19
What troubled the Buddha on his first few trips out into the world?
aging, sickness, and death
prejudice against lower castes
inequality of wealth
what page of the notebook Brody and Ryan should record their notes.
20
Sacred Hindu hymns are
Sanskrit
Varnas
Vedas.
hidden in Alex P.'s backpack
21
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.
Matthew forget to tell him.
22
A seasonal rain that brings rain during parts of the year to India is
province
Madison's favorite season
stupa
monsoon
23
A province is
a territory that is part of a country or an empire
a command that is obeyed like a law
goods or money given to the poor
the name of Morgan's dog
24
Which of the following is an example of how King Ashoka’s actions did not reflect Buddhist values?
He continued to maintain a strong army.
all of the above
He permitted the execution of criminals.
He kept the previously conquered lands.
25
A special building to hold grain
Charlie's house
stupa
nirvana
granary
26
What belief do Hindu and Buddhists have in common?
ask Olivia and Kellyn
polytheism
monotheism
many lifetimes
27
In Buddhism, true happiness and peace is called
Having all your SS homework complete
nirvana
alms
the four noble truths
28
One of Ashoka’s edicts said that people would only be jailed for a good reason. Which of his goals did this promote?
Buddhist values
justice
security
Alexis's general welfare
29
Where did India's first civilization arise?
along the route to Nathan's house
Along the Ganges River
on Sofia's block
on the central plateau
30
Which values of Ancient India life are expressed in The Ramayana?
respecting elders
fulfilling duty
all of the above
honoring nature
31
Which factors in the Gupta Empire most helped the growth of learning?
poverty and hunger
power and conquest
Noah and Eddie
peace and stability
32
A state of blissful peace without desire or suffering is
nirvana
kharma
What Rylie feels in SS class
dharma
33
What is a text that explains Hindu beliefs?
Jane's diary
Ahisma
The Bhagavad-Gita
The Chandragupta
34
Which is the order of the caste sytem in India?
warriors, priests, merchants, peasants
Patrick F, Patrick M, Patrick R
warriors, mechants, landowners, peasants
priests, warriors, merchants, peasants

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