Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire

The Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero

Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama

People overcome their desires by following the 8-Fold Path

Which statement about the Caste system in India is most accurate

it is based on Hindu beliefs and traditions

Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism

Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires

Which statement expresses a major belief of Hinduism?

Actions in this life have important effect in the next

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1
Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire
The Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty
adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon
The Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero
defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity
2
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
Followers must fast during Ramadan
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments
People overcome their desires by following the 8-Fold Path
People are born into a specific caste
3
Which group of people invaded the Indus Valley around 1750 BCE?
The Huns
The Babylonians
The Egyptians
The Aryans
4
Gupta mathematicians created all of the following except
Decimal System
Arabic Numerals
Zero
Fractions
5
Which terms are most closely associated with the beliefs and practices of Hinduism
Torah, Monotheism, Commandments
Vedas, reincarnation, dharma
New Testament, baptism, Trinity
Polytheism, karma, Nirvana
6
In India, the ranking of people into social classes based on birth and occupation is known as
Caste System
Feudal System
Patriarchal system
Buddhism
7
Which statement about the Caste system in India is most accurate
it is based on Hindu beliefs and traditions
Ancient Egyptian beliefs greatly influenced the caste system
caste system was brought to India by Mesopotamian traders
it developed from the British colonial system
8
This was the ruler that created the largest empire in India
Chandra Gupta II
Samudra Gupta
Chandragupta Maurya
Asoka
9
All of the following are important features of the eightfold path except
Practice Meditation
Read the Vedas
Control your thoughts
Free your mind of evil
10
Which geographic factor is characteristic of India?
Harsh winters
A monsoon climate
Lack of natural barriers
An abundance of oil
11
Cities of ancient India included …
Babylon and Harappa
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
Hindu-Kush and Harappa
Mohenjo-Daro and Ganges
12
The geographic region in ancient India where the first civilizations began is called
The Indus River Valley
Mesopotamia
The Nile River Valley
The Deccan Plateau
13
Which geographic feature prevented ancient people from traveling into India?
Himalaya Mountains
Pacific Ocean
Sea of Japan
Gobi Desert
14
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism
Self-determination and democracy
Competition and financial success
Maintaining the caste system and providing education
Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
15
Which statement expresses a major belief of Hinduism?
All Hindus make a pilgrimage to Mecca
People are all equal in religion and society
Actions in this life have important effect in the next
The Emperor is a direct descendant of God

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