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1
According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering?
All selfish desires
Nirvana
All forms of desire
Anger
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A special building to hold grain
Karma
Citadel
Monastery
Granary
3
A popular form of literature during the Gupta empire was the fable, which was
a type of poetry written in Sanskrit.
a short story with a moral at the end.
the world’s first novel.
based on Buddhist and Hindu writings.
4
What is the correct order of cultures and empires in ancient India?
Maurya, Gupta, Indus, Vedic
Vedic, Indus, Gupta, Maurya
Indus, Vedic, Gupta, Maurya
Indus, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta
5
The strength of the Maurya empire depended on which of the following?
the happiness of the empire’s people
the power and authority of the ruler
the efficiency of the bureaucracy
the money collected in taxes
6
Chandra Gupta I
founded the Maurya empire.
founded the Gupta empire.
conquered all of India.
was the father of Asoka.
7
Which of the following did the Indian scientist Aryabhata discover? Choose the TWO correct answers.
Metal can be extracted from ore to create useful objects.
The Ayurvedic medical system effectively treats many diseases.
The moon shines because it reflects sunlight.
The motion of Earth and the moon cause eclipses.
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A status with political right and obligations
Caste
Citizenship
Veda
Meditate
9
How did the location of the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro contribute to their development?
Their location near rivers provided rich soil that produced plentiful crops
Their location provided abundant natural resources and little need to trade
Their location allowed crops to receive enough rainfall.
Their location was near major trade routes.
10
What is the main focus of Mahayana Buddhists?
Buddha’s writings
Buddha’s commitment to a life of poverty
Buddha’s compassion
Buddha’s good deeds
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A person's duty or what is right for him or her
Nirvana
Karma
Dharma
Ahimsa
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In Hinduism, the supreme cosmic consciousness, spiritual force, or God
Guru
Buddhism
Varna
Brahman
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A social class into which a person is born
Moksha
Granary
Caste
Veda
14
A willingness to respect different beliefs and customs
Stupa
Tolerance
Dharma
Nirvana
15
What development that occurred under the Guptas is illustrated by this image?
contributions to the decimal system
the renewed importance of Buddhism
advances in art and engineering
advances made in metallurgy
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A system of offices that carries out government rules and regulations.
Moksha
Granary
Bureaucracy
Reincarnation
17
Beginning with the earliest, what is the correct order of Indian emperors?
Chandra Gupta I, Chandra Gupta II, Samudra Gupta, Asoka
Asoka, Chandra Gupta I, Chandra Gupta II, Samudra Gupta
Asoka, Chandra Gupta I, Samudra Gupta, Chandra Gupta II
Chandra Gupta I, Samudra Gupta, Chandra Gupta II, Asoka
18
In Hinduism, a person’s duty to do what is right is called
Karma
Dharma
Moksha
Ahimsa
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A fortified area
River System
Citadel
Monastery
Granary
20
What main principle of Hinduism does this protest show?
Brahman
Moksha
Dharma
Ahimsa
21
A seasonal wind that brings rain to the Indian subcontinent during parts of the year
River System
Veda
Monsoon
Hurricane
22
A state of blissful peace without desire or suffering
Meditate
Nirvana
Guru
Ahimsa
23
Which of the following statements about modern Buddhism is accurate?
Few Buddhists live in Asia.
Buddhism is still widely practiced in India.
Most Buddhists live in monasteries.
More than two million Buddhists live in the United States.
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In Hinduism, the effect of a person's actions in this and previous lives
Dharma
Moksha
Karma
Ahimsa
25
The lowest __________, or social grouping based on skill, identified in the Vedas was the __________.
Varna; Sudras
jati; Kshatriyans
Varna; Bramins
Jati; Vaishyas
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The strongest kingdom in India before the Maurya empire was
Kautilya
Magadha
Kalinga
Ming
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The rebirth of a soul in a new body
Nirvana
Enlightenment
Reincarnation
Brahamansim
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What strategy did Chandragupta use to conquer Magadha?
attack the borders first, then the capital city
seize the capital, and then the rest of the kingdom will fall
cause so much destruction that people will be forced to flee
follow Buddhism’s teachings and Magadha will eventually surrender
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Liberation from reincarnation
Moksha
Monastery
Meditate
Ahimsa
30
Most historians think that Indo-Aryan culture spread through India by
Forceful integration
Overland trade.
Rapid Conquest.
Gradual mixing.
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To calm or clear the mind often by focusing on a single object
Nirvana
Meditate
Ahimsa
Karma
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A collections of hundreds of sacred hymns composed by the Aryans of ancient India
Veda
Varna
Nirvana
Moksha
33
Scholars believe that Indus Valley people used granaries to
make cloth from cotton.
store surplus crops.
hold religious ceremonies.
defend their villages.
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Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?
Its royal tombs hold many artifacts.
It left behind many written records.
It had a highly organized religion.
Its cities show a high level of planning.
