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.

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.

Why was Chandragupta Maurya poor in his later years?

He decided to live as an ascetic.

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

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