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

It was filled with small kingdoms.

How was the Gupta Empire different from the Mauryan Empire?

It gave local areas a lot of independence.

In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?

He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.

Why was Chandragupta Maurya poor in his later years?

He decided to live as an ascetic.

Which of Ashoka’s actions best expressed his Buddhist values?

treating all of his servants well

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TCI Chapters 16, 17, 18

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1
If you became an ascetic, what would you do?
give up most of what you own
become a ruler of a kingdom
abandon your religion
become a parent of a large family
2
Who was Siddhartha Guatama?
the prince who became Buddha
the priest who taught about Buddha
the enemy who was defeated by Buddha
the leaders who organized Buddha's followers
3
Why had the Buddha not learned about suffering as a child?
He was not interested in others.
He understood that pain is not real.
The gods granted him special favors.
His father protected him.
4
What happened on the Indian subcontinent between the time of the Mauryan and Gupta empires?
It was filled with small kingdoms.
It was conquered by the Sumerians.
It experienced a great famine.
It went through a golden age.
5
What beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism share?
many lifetimes
caste system
ritual bathing
many gods
6
King Ashoka was Chandragupta Maurya’s
grandson.
brother.
father.
enemy.
7
The Eightfold Path is most similar to which Hindu belief?
dharma
deities
karma
castes
8
How was the Gupta Empire different from the Mauryan Empire?
It got rid of the caste system.
It gave local areas a lot of independence.
It was governed with harsh laws.
It was made up of five kingdoms.
9
In the Gupta Empire, what was an important use for stone, wood, bronze, & terra-cotta clay?
wheeled carts
sculpture
weapons
cooking pots
10
Which Buddhist value is reflected by: giving up hunting; becoming a vegetarian.
honesty in words and actions
respect for all living things
toleration of other religions
awareness that everything changes
11
Which feature of modern arithmetic came from ancient India by way of the Arabs?
subtraction
counting
zero
addition
12
What was the main Maurya family achievement?
to build famous temples
to unify India
to impose Buddhism
to improve lives of peasants
13
One of the 4 Noble Truths is
Study leads to wisdom
Only death can end cravings
Suffering is caused by desires
Joy is achieved by praying
14
In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.
He required conquered people to convert.
He had peasants taught how to read and write.
He made speeches in many places around the empire.
15
How did the first Gupta ruler form alliances with other rulers?
by sending wise advisers
by killing them in battle
by giving them land
by arranging marriages
16
Why was Chandragupta Maurya poor in his later years?
He was overthrown by his son.
He put a stop to foreign trade.
He decided to live as an ascetic.
He lost the conquered territories.
17
The famous ancient paintings in a Buddhist monastery at Ajanta were painted
ceilings of a temple.
robes of monks.
covers of a book.
on the walls of caves.
18
Which of Ashoka’s actions best expressed his Buddhist values?
allowing slavery
treating all of his servants well
putting criminals to death
keeping a strong army
19
"Buddha" means
awakened
everlasting
sorrowful
all-powerful
20
Which achievement of the Gupta Empire most encouraged long-distance trade?
well-built roads
large schools
astronomy
large monasteries

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