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