Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

the prince who became the Buddha

In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?

He had edicts carved into pillars and walls

Part of Mohenjodaro was raised and surrounded by a wall. What does this suggest about the city?

It had enemies who might attack the residents

What happened to the Indian subcontinent in the time between Gupta and Maurya Empires?

It was filled with small kingdoms

Hindus believe that aquiring good karma is needed to

achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth

Which of these would you not consider an achievement under Maurya's rule?

he used torture and spies to make people obey

a nomadic group of people who moved to India

Which sentence correctly describes the level of technology of the Gupta Empire?

They had skill in working with iron

Why were the Untouchables excluded from other Indians?

They did work others considered lowly

What change took place in Hinduism during the Gupta Empire?

Many of its legends were written down

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1
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
the enemy who defeated Buddha
the prince who became the Buddha
the priest who taught about Buddha
the leader who organized Buddha's followers
2
Where were the earliest known settlements in India?
on the plateau
near the rivers
near the desert
in the mountains
3
In which of these years was Mohenjodaro an active settlement?
2550 BCE - Great Pyramid
8000 BCE - how to farm
600 BCE Neo-Babylonian Empire over Mesopotamia
1000 BCE King David ruling Israel
4
In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He required conquered people to convert
He had peasants taught to read and write
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls
He made speeches in many places around the empire
5
The festival Diwali which begins the Hindu New Year celebrates
the victory of good over evil
the food from a good harvest
the long life of wise elders
the changing of seasons
6
Part of Mohenjodaro was raised and surrounded by a wall. What does this suggest about the city?
It had traders who stayed near the roads
It had religious leaders who lived separately
It had enemies who might attack the residents
It had rich people who owned the best homes
7
What happened to the Indian subcontinent in the time between Gupta and Maurya Empires?
It was conquered by Sumerians
It experienced great famine
It was filled with small kingdoms
It went through a golden age
8
Harappan civilization, which included ancient Mohenjodaro developed in
Western Ghats
Indus River Valley
Deccan Plateau
Ganges River Valley
9
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are
a group of people from Europe
the temples where rituals were performed
a collection of sacred texts
the three most important deities
10
How has the location of the Himalaya mountains benefit India?
consistent water supply
roads for trade routes
protection from enemies
prevention of earthquakes
11
Hindus believe that aquiring good karma is needed to
destroy a Hindu's social status
maintain the rigid caste system
perform yoga properly
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth
12
Which of these would you not consider an achievement under Maurya's rule?
he created a strong central government
he built a royal road more than 1000 miles long
he made sure farmers had water for their crops
he used torture and spies to make people obey
13
What did Buddha discover under the Bodhi Tree?
basic truths for living
a chest with jewels
a wise man who guided him
the entrance to a cave
14
Who were the Aryans?
the highest caste in the Indian Society
a group of scribes who recorded Indian Teachings
the original tribes of southern India
a nomadic group of people who moved to India
15
What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?
to unify India
to impose Buddhism
to build famous temples
to improve the lives of peasants
16
Which sentence correctly describes the level of technology of the Gupta Empire?
They had skill in working with iron
They did not know how to work copper.
They used copper but didn't know how to use bronze
They made bronze but didn't know how to use iron
17
The name of Buddha meant one who was
awakened
all powerful
sorrowful
everlasting
18
Why were the Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
They wanted to stay pure
They shared all their goods
They had to eat special diets
They did work others considered lowly
19
Because of its large size and position in relation to large masses of land and water, India is called
an isthmus
an ecosystem
a subcontinent
a plateau
20
What feature of Mohenjodaro was quite different from other settlements?
brick homes
dirt wall
sewer system
high wall
21
What change took place in Hinduism during the Gupta Empire?
Many of its most sacred temples destroyed
Many of the complex rituals were abandoned
Many of its legends were written down
Many of the laws improved
22
Which achievement of the Gupta Empire most encouraged long distance trade?
large schools
well built roads
large monastaries
astronomy
23
Which of the following parts of India has the most fertile farmland?
plains along the Ganges
Himalaya Mountains
Deccan Plateau
Hindu Kush
24
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Suffering is caused by desires
Only death can end cravings
Joy is achieved by praying
Study leads to wisdom
25
Which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka reflect when he gave up hunting to be a vegetarian?
awareness that everything changes
respect for all living things
toleration for other religions
honesty in words and actions

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