Which of the following is NOT an achievement of Chandragupta Maurya?

He used torture & spies to make people obey

In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?

He had edicts carved into pillars and walls

a nomadic people who moved into India

all of the responsibilities that you have in your life

Which of the following describes technology during the Gupta Empire?

They had skill in working with iron

Your next life is based on your actions in this life

Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to:

achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth

What is reincarnation?

belief that one's soul will be reborn

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1
Which of the following is NOT an achievement of Chandragupta Maurya?
He used torture & spies to make people obey
He made sure farmers had water for their crops
He created a strong cntral government
He built a royal road more than 1000 miles long
2
Buddhism & Hinduism both believe in reincarnation.
True
all of the above
none of the above
False
3
An accomplishment of the Gupta Empire was:
microwave ovens
airplanes
a vaccine for smallpox
roller coasters
4
In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He made speeches throughout the empire
He required people to become Buddhists
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls
He taught peasants how to read & write
5
Which achievement of the Gupta Empire most encouraged trade?
Large schools
Astronomy
Well-built roads
Large monasteries
6
Followers of Hinduism believe in one, overarching force. What is this force (god) called?
Vishnu
Brahman
Monism
Buddha
7
The Himalaya Mountains are in ___________
Northern India
Western Florida
Eastern Texas
Southern India
8
What did Siddhartha say was the cause of all suffering?
food
hatred
desires
needs
9
Scholars, priests, and philosophers are members of which caste?
Vaisya
Sudra
Brahmin
Kshatriya
10
What feature did Mohenjodaro have that other ancient settlements did not?
sewer system
dirt roads
brick homes
high walls
11
The name "Buddha" means:
all-powerful
sorrowful
everlasting
awakened
12
Which of the following describes the caste system?
Your children will be in the same caste that you are
You cannot be removed from your caste, no matter what you do
All of the above
a system that treats some people as inferior to others
13
Which of the following is one of the four noble truths?
Only death can end cravings
Suffering is caused by desire
Joy is achieved through prayer
Study leads to wisdom
14
The Eightfold Path must be followed in
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
15
The Vedas are
a collection of sacred texts
the 3 most important Indian deities
the temples where rituals were performed
a group of people from Europe
16
Who were the Aryans?
the highest caste in India
the original tribes of southern India
a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
a nomadic people who moved into India
17
What is dharma?
all of the responsibilities that you have in your life
the force that decides your next life
the idea that all things are "one"
the belief if you do good things, bad things will happen
18
Which of the following describes technology during the Gupta Empire?
They did not know how to work copper
They used copper but not bronze
They made bronze but did not know how to work iron
They had skill in working with iron
19
when Ashoka stopped hunting and became vegetarian, which Buddhist value was he demonstrating?
Respect for all living things
Honesty
Toleration of other religions
Awareness that everything changes
20
What is karma?
all of the responsibilities that you have in life
the idea that all things are "one"
if you do bad things, good things will happen to you
Your next life is based on your actions in this life
21
What is a monsoon?
extreme storms with heavy rain & lightening
seasonal wind patterns
times of extreme heat
periods of large rainfall
22
What two cities were at the center of the Indus Valley civilization?
New York and Rome
Indus and Brahmaputra
Ganges and Indus
Mohenjo Daro and Harappa
23
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to:
perform yoga properly
destroy a Hindu's social status
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth
maintain the rigid caste system
24
Are you ready to take your Ancient India Test?
Almost. I need to review my notes.
No. I don't remember anything at all. =(
Not yet, but I will study for it.
Yes. 100% =)
25
How has the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefited India?
Roads for trade routes
Prevention of earthquakes
Consistent water supply
Protection from enemies
26
What did the Buddha discover under the Bodhi tree?
the entrance to a cave
Gold & jewels
A wise man who guided him
Basic truths for living
27
What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?
to unify India
to improve the lives of peasants
to impose Buddhism
To build famous temples
28
Which describes Siddhartha Gautama?
Hindu Prince
all of the above
Buddha
he was sheltered from the outside world
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What is reincarnation?
belief that there is no afterlife
belief that there is no god
belief that one's soul will be reborn
belief that you can live how you want, with no consequences

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