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7th Grade Soc. St. Topic 4
7th Grade Soc. St. Topic 4
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What strategy did Chandragupta use to conquer Magadha?
seize the capital, and then the rest of the kingdom will fall
follow Buddhism’s teachings and Magadha will eventually surrender
attack the borders first, then the capital city
cause so much destruction that people will be forced to flee
2
Scholars believe that Indus Valley people used granaries to
store surplus crops.
hold religious ceremonies.
defend their villages.
make cloth from cotton.
3
Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?
It had a highly organized religion.
Its cities show a high level of planning.
It left behind many written records.
Its royal tombs hold many artifacts.
4
Most historians think that Indo-Aryan culture spread through India by
Gradual mixing.
Forceful integration
Rapid Conquest.
Overland trade.
5
The strongest kingdom in India before the Maurya empire was
Kautilya
Magadha
Kalinga
Ming
6
According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering?
All forms of desire
Anger
All selfish desires
Nirvana
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In Hinduism, a person’s duty to do what is right is called
Dharma
Ahimsa
Moksha
Karma
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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 short story with a moral at the end.
a type of poetry written in Sanskrit.
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What is the main focus of Mahayana Buddhists?
Buddha’s writings
Buddha’s good deeds
Buddha’s compassion
Buddha’s commitment to a life of poverty
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What central part of Hinduism does this quote illustrate?
reincarnation
karma
ahimsa
dharma
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What main principle of Hinduism does this protest show?
Moksha
Dharma
Brahman
Ahimsa
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The strength of the Maurya empire depended on which of the following?
the efficiency of the bureaucracy
the power and authority of the ruler
the money collected in taxes
the happiness of the empire’s people
13
Beginning with the earliest, what is the correct order of Indian emperors?
Chandra Gupta I, Chandra Gupta II, Samudra Gupta, Asoka
Asoka, Chandra Gupta I, Chandra Gupta II, Samudra Gupta
Asoka, Chandra Gupta I, Samudra Gupta, Chandra Gupta II
Chandra Gupta I, Samudra Gupta, Chandra Gupta II, Asoka
14
Which of the following statements about modern Buddhism is accurate?
Few Buddhists live in Asia.
More than two million Buddhists live in the United States.
Most Buddhists live in monasteries.
Buddhism is still widely practiced in India.
15
What is the correct order of cultures and empires in ancient India?
Maurya, Gupta, Indus, Vedic
Indus, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta
Indus, Vedic, Gupta, Maurya
Vedic, Indus, Gupta, Maurya
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The lowest __________, or social grouping based on skill, identified in the Vedas was the __________.
jati; Kshatriyans
Jati; Vaishyas
Varna; Bramins
Varna; Sudras
17
How did the location of the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro contribute to their development?
Their location provided abundant natural resources and little need to trade
Their location near rivers provided rich soil that produced plentiful crops
Their location was near major trade routes.
Their location allowed crops to receive enough rainfall.
18
Chandra Gupta I
founded the Gupta empire
was the father of Ashoka
founded the Maurya empire
conquered all of India
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What development that occurred under the Guptas is illustrated by this image?
contributions to the decimal system
the renewed importance of Buddhism
advances in art and engineering
advances made in metallurgy
20
Which of the following did the Indian scientist Aryabhata discover? Choose the TWO correct answers.
The motion of Earth and the moon cause eclipses.
The moon shines because it reflects sunlight.
Metal can be extracted from ore to create useful objects.
The Ayurvedic medical system effectively treats many diseases.
