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A social class into which a person is born
Veda
Caste
Granary
Moksha
2
Beginning with the earliest, what is the correct order of Indian emperors?
Chandra Gupta I, Chandra Gupta II, Samudra Gupta, Asoka
Chandra Gupta I, Samudra Gupta, Chandra Gupta II, Asoka
Asoka, Chandra Gupta I, Chandra Gupta II, Samudra Gupta
Asoka, Chandra Gupta I, Samudra Gupta, Chandra Gupta II
3
To calm or clear the mind often by focusing on a single object
Nirvana
Karma
Ahimsa
Meditate
4
A fortified area
Monastery
River System
Citadel
Granary
5
Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?
Its cities show a high level of planning.
Its royal tombs hold many artifacts.
It left behind many written records.
It had a highly organized religion.
6
The strongest kingdom in India before the Maurya empire was
Ming
Magadha
Kautilya
Kalinga
7
Which of the following did the Indian scientist Aryabhata discover? Choose the TWO correct answers.
The Ayurvedic medical system effectively treats many diseases.
The moon shines because it reflects sunlight.
The motion of Earth and the moon cause eclipses.
Metal can be extracted from ore to create useful objects.
8
The lowest __________, or social grouping based on skill, identified in the Vedas was the __________.
jati; Kshatriyans
Varna; Sudras
Varna; Bramins
Jati; Vaishyas
9
According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering?
Nirvana
All forms of desire
All selfish desires
Anger
10
A status with political right and obligations
Caste
Citizenship
Veda
Meditate
11
A collections of hundreds of sacred hymns composed by the Aryans of ancient India
Veda
Nirvana
Moksha
Varna
12
A popular form of literature during the Gupta empire was the fable, which was
based on Buddhist and Hindu writings.
the world’s first novel.
a type of poetry written in Sanskrit.
a short story with a moral at the end.
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The rebirth of a soul in a new body
Nirvana
Reincarnation
Enlightenment
Brahamansim
14
A special building to hold grain
Karma
Citadel
Monastery
Granary
15
Chandra Gupta I
was the father of Asoka.
conquered all of India.
founded the Gupta empire.
founded the Maurya empire.
16
What is the main focus of Mahayana Buddhists?
Buddha’s compassion
Buddha’s writings
Buddha’s good deeds
Buddha’s commitment to a life of poverty
17
In Hinduism, the effect of a person's actions in this and previous lives
Dharma
Moksha
Ahimsa
Karma
18
In Hinduism, a person’s duty to do what is right is called
Karma
Dharma
Ahimsa
Moksha
19
Scholars believe that Indus Valley people used granaries to
defend their villages.
hold religious ceremonies.
make cloth from cotton.
store surplus crops.
20
A willingness to respect different beliefs and customs
Stupa
Dharma
Tolerance
Nirvana
21
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 money collected in taxes
the efficiency of the bureaucracy
22
A seasonal wind that brings rain to the Indian subcontinent during parts of the year
Monsoon
River System
Hurricane
Veda
23
A person's duty or what is right for him or her
Ahimsa
Nirvana
Dharma
Karma
24
A system of offices that carries out government rules and regulations.
Moksha
Reincarnation
Bureaucracy
Granary
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A state of blissful peace without desire or suffering
Ahimsa
Meditate
Nirvana
Guru
26
What main principle of Hinduism does this protest show?
Dharma
Ahimsa
Brahman
Moksha
27
What strategy did Chandragupta use to conquer Magadha?
follow Buddhism’s teachings and Magadha will eventually surrender
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
28
What is the correct order of cultures and empires in ancient India?
Indus, Vedic, Gupta, Maurya
Maurya, Gupta, Indus, Vedic
Indus, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta
Vedic, Indus, Gupta, Maurya
29
Which of the following statements about modern Buddhism is accurate?
More than two million Buddhists live in the United States.
Buddhism is still widely practiced in India.
Few Buddhists live in Asia.
Most Buddhists live in monasteries.
30
In Hinduism, the supreme cosmic consciousness, spiritual force, or God
Guru
Varna
Buddhism
Brahman
31
How did the location of the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro contribute to their development?
Their location was near major trade routes.
Their location allowed crops to receive enough rainfall.
Their location provided abundant natural resources and little need to trade
Their location near rivers provided rich soil that produced plentiful crops
32
Most historians think that Indo-Aryan culture spread through India by
Forceful integration
Rapid Conquest.
Overland trade.
Gradual mixing.
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What development that occurred under the Guptas is illustrated by this image?
the renewed importance of Buddhism
contributions to the decimal system
advances in art and engineering
advances made in metallurgy
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Liberation from reincarnation
Moksha
Ahimsa
Meditate
Monastery
