In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?

He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.

Why was Chandragupta Maurya poor in his later years?

He decided to live as an ascetic.

How was the Gupta Empire different from the Mauryan Empire?

It gave local areas a lot of independence.

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

treating all of his servants well

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

It was filled with small kingdoms.

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TCI Chapters 16, 17, 18

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

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