What did the Gupta / Mauryan dynasties believe about religion?

Open to different religions and promoted all of them

In terms of modern day math, what can we attribute to the ancient Indian societies?

Hindu - Arabic numerals and creating 0

The largest mountain range, the Himalayas was beneficial to Ancient Indians because ….

Provided protection from invaders

What was unique about the Harappan civilization?

All of these are unique of Harappan civilization

What is the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

Buddhist follow this to achieve the Four Noble Truths

What allowed Candragupta Maurya to rule his empire and create such a hold on Northern India?

Complex Government AND network of spies and huge army

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Hinduism?

All of these are pieces of Hinduism

formed next to major rivers such as the Indus and Ganges, why was that a good place?

Provided flooding which created good soil for farming

Similar to other civilizations the Harappan Civilization grew larger as what improved?

Farming and agriculture, because it created food surpluses

What are the Four Noble Truths to Buddhism?

All of these are pieces of the Four Noble Truths

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1
What did the Gupta / Mauryan dynasties believe about religion?
People could only be Hindu
Didn't allow to practice only one particular religion
People could only be Buddhist
Open to different religions and promoted all of them
2
In terms of modern day math, what can we attribute to the ancient Indian societies?
Hindu - Arabic numerals and creating 0
The quadratic formulate
Algebra and Geometry
The current number line and addition/subtraction
3
The focusing of the mind on spiritual ideas is called what…
Meditation
Karma
Nirvana
Reincarnation
4
How did most Indian empires gain more territory
Their empires did not grow
Through agreements between kings
Through treaties
Through military conquests
5
The process of rebirth is called…
Medititation
Karma
Dharma
Reincarnation
6
The largest mountain range, the Himalayas was beneficial to Ancient Indians because ….
Provided protection from invaders
Provided a good climate
Provided good housing land
Provided flooding which created good soil for farming
7
What was unique about the Harappan civilization?
It was very advanced
Cities were well developed with a fortress for protection
All of these are unique of Harappan civilization
Most houses had bathrooms with indoor plumbing
8
What is the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?
Buddhist didn’t need to follow the Eightfold Path
Buddhist believed it was important to teach others about
Buddhist follow this to achieve the Four Noble Truths
Buddhist believed this was the only way to reach Nirvana
9
These divided Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation.
Social Order
Vedas
Varnas
Caste System
10
In their writing, what kind of topics or genres did they include?
Stories teaching lessons
Religious Epics
All of these
Plays
11
The ancient Indians were pioneers of metallurgy which allowed them to create what?
Weather reports
Calendars
Mathematical formulas
High-quality tools and weapons
12
How did Indian doctors know how to protect people against disease?
Surgeries
The use of current day medications
Inoculation
All of these things
13
What allowed Candragupta Maurya to rule his empire and create such a hold on Northern India?
He created a complex government
hired officials to govern parts of India
Complex Government AND network of spies and huge army
It included spies and a huge army
14
What is the main goal of people who follow Buddhism as it was taught by Buddha?
Reaching Nirvana
Wealth
Rebirth
Missionary Work
15
What is the language of ancient India?
Latin
Cuneiform
Sanskrit
Hieroglyphics
16
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Hinduism?
Karma
Believe in many gods
All of these are pieces of Hinduism
Reincarnation
17
formed next to major rivers such as the Indus and Ganges, why was that a good place?
Provided good housing land
Provided flooding which created good soil for farming
Provided a good climate
Provided a good climate
18
Similar to other civilizations the Harappan Civilization grew larger as what improved?
Laws and the government which provided more stability
Farming and agriculture, because it created food surpluses
Housing because it provided a safe place for the citizens
Communication and language so people could communicate ideas
19
India is an example of a what?
Subcontinent
Empire
Continent
State
20
What are the Four Noble Truths to Buddhism?
heart of the Buddha’s teachings as four guiding principles
can overcome ignorance & desires by following Eightfold Path
suffering and unhappiness are in life & desires can cause it
All of these are pieces of the Four Noble Truths

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