Why was Chandragupta Maurya poor in his later years?

He decided to live as an ascetic.

In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?

He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.

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

It was filled with small kingdoms.

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

treating all of his servants well

How was the Gupta Empire different from the Mauryan Empire?

It gave local areas a lot of independence.

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TCI Chapters 16, 17, 18

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

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