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Topics: Maurya and Gupta Empires, Indus Valley Civilization, Religions of India, Mughal Empire
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1
Education flourished during the Golden Ages of
the Mauryan Empire and the Gupta Empire
the Mauryan Empire and the Mughal Empire
the Mauryan Empire, the Gupta Empire, and the Mughal Empire
the Gupta Empire and the Mughal Empire
2
When did Islam expand in India?
At the start of the Mughal Empire
During the Gupta Empire
Between the Gupta Empire and the Mughal Empire
At the time when the Europeans colonize the Mughal Empire
3
When, approximately, did the Mughal Empire begin?
14th century
16th century
17th century
13th century
4
Who was especially afraid of assassination?
Chandragupta Mughal
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandra Gupta I
Chandra Gupta II
5
The Khanda Emblem is a symbol of
Jainism
Islam
Buddhism
Sikhism
6
The highest level of the caste system was
Vaishya
Bhramin
Sudra
Kshatriya
7
Which Mauryan emperor converted to Buddhism due to a battle?
Bindusara
Kalinga
Chandragupta Maurya
Asoka
8
The scripture of Buddhism is called
The Upanishads
Agamas
The Guru Granth Sahib
Tripikata
9
The ultimate Golden Age of India's history occurred during the reign of
the Mughal Empire
the Gupta Empire
the Delhi Sultanate
the Maurya Empire
10
Which of the following ended due to outside invasions from the north?
The Mauryan Empire and the Gupta Empire
Indus Valley Civilizatio, Gupta Empire, & Mauryan Empire
Indus Valley Civilization and the Mauryan Empire
Indus Valley Civilization and the Gupta Empire
11
Which of the following was
not
an impact of the Mughal Empire?
Introduction of Persian art and culture
Creation of the Urdu language
A more customized system of education
New farming technologies and urbanization
12
What was LEAST likely to be found in Harappa?
Toys
Weapons
Uniform housing
Statues
13
Who created the Taj Mahal in the 17th century?
the British
Babur
Akbar
Shah Jahan
14
What is/are the scripture of Hinduism?
Agamas
The Vedas and the Upanishads
The Koran
The Mahabarta and the Ramayana
15
The Himalayas and the Khyber Pass did
not
affect India by
making India less vulnerable to invasions.
preventing cultural diffusion.
bringing the monsoon season.
eventually causing outsiders to invade.
16
The
end result
of the decline of the Mughal Empire was
The British colonized India.
The Taj Mahal led to the accumulation of debt.
The French colonized India.
Aurangzeb ended religious tolerance.
17
Stupas were a contribution of
the Gupta Empire
the Mauryan Empire
18
State the approximate timeframe of the Gupta Empire.
5th century-6th century
4th century-6th century
4th century-5th century
3rd century-5th century
19
Which of the following had a greater geographical extent?
The Maurya Empire
The Gupta Empire
The Vijayanagara Empire
The Mughal Empire
20
An impact on the caste system on Indian society was ___.
frequent conflicts between Islams and Hindus.
an increase in religious tolerance throughout India.
an increased extent of the specialization of jobs.
provide Hindu religious officials with higher authority.
21
Mumtaz Mahal was the empress consort, or wife, of
Aryabhata
Aurangzeb
Chandra Gupta II
Shah Jahan
22
Moksha is a term for
nonviolence
duty
reincarnation
liberation
23
The Mughal Empire was found by
Barber
Akbor
Babur
Akbar
24
Name of the battle that caused an emperor to convert to Buddhism
Kaliga
Kalisara
Kalidasa
Kalinga
25
Kalidasa made contributions in
Trade
Shakespeare
Literature
Surgery
26
The cause of the Gupta Empire's downfall is
Mysterious and uncertain
Sudden shifts and stops in trade
Invasion by a group of warring nomads
Internal disorder due to the death of a leader
27
The Aryans most likely invaded through the ___ Pass.
Khyber
Kshatriya
Kautilya
Kalidasa
28
Alexander the Great tried to conquer India around 325 BC/CE, when India was under the rule of
Chandra Gupta I
Aurangzeb
Asoka
Babur
29
Under ____, trade from Gupta India to the Mediterranean began.
Kalidasa
Chandra Gupta II
Chandra Gupta I
Chandragupta Maurya
30
Fill in the blank: _____ is associated with ____. Choose all that apply.
A and B
A, B, and C
A and C
B and C
31
___ shows similarity to both western and eastern beliefs. (Choose the best answer.)
Islam
Jainism
Hinduism
Sikhism
32
The main religion of the Gupta Empire was
Hinduism
Sikhism
Jainism
Buddhism
33
Aryabhata made contributions in
Math and science
Science
Sanskrit literature
Mathematics
34
The image depicts a statue of the founder of the Maurya Empire, who followed
Buddhism
Hinduism
Sikhism
Jainism
35
The Gupta did not export or exported the least
Gold
Grain
Cotton
Timber
36
In the caste system, Kshatriyas were
warriors and kings
commoners and peasants
merchants and landowners
priests and academics
37
Who is known for their pillars?
Asoka
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandra Gupta I
Aryabhata
38
Under ___, the Mauryan Empire experienced a golden age.
Chandra Gupta II
Chandragupta Maurya
Kalidasa
Asoka
39
Kautilya was
"the Shakespeare of India"
an advisor in the Mauryan Empire
none of these
a religious writer
