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Under whose reign did the Gupta empire reach its greatest size?
Samudra Gupta
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandra Gupta II
Chandra Gupta I
2
The strength of the Maurya empire depended on which of the following?
the happiness of the empire's people
the money collected in taxes
the efficiency of the bureaucracy
the power and authority of the ruler
3
Most historians think that Indo-Aryan culture spread through India by
forceful integration.
rapid conquest.
gradual mixing.
overland trade.
4
Which of these were holy Hindu scriptures written by gurus to help connect people to heavenly forces?
the Mahabharata
the Upanishads
the Theravada
the Ramayana
5
Which of these helped Hinduism to spread?
Hindus formed organized groups to worship together.
The religion forced people to give up their old beliefs.
Other gods and traditions were absorbed into Hinduism.
Prayers could be offered only at large temples.
6
Who performed religious rituals in early Hinduism?
mokshas
only priests
Indians of all castes
gurus
7
Many of the achievements of the ancient Indus Valley civilization was due to their advanced knowledge of
weather patterns.
geography.
farming.
mathematics.
8
Who was Siddhartha Gautama before he became the Buddha?
a guru
a Brahmin
a Hindu prince
an ascetic
9
How did advancements during the Gupta period transform mathematics?
They made progress in metallurgy.
They developed a decimal system with a numeral for zero.
They invented algebra.
They created the concepts of "square numbers" and "square roots."
10
What physical feature separates the subcontinent of India from the rest of Asia?
Indian Ocean
Himalayas
Deccan Plateau
Bay of Bengal
11
What are stupas?
Buddhist commemorative burial mounds
war memorials
Buddhist monasteries and shrines
Asoka's principles for moral law
12
According to Hinduism, what determines how a person is reborn?
dharma
nirvana
moksha
karma
13
The lowest ________, or social grouping based on skill, identified in the Vedas was the ________.
varna; Brahmins
jati; Vaishyas
jati; Kshatriyas
varna; Sudras
14
What are the Vedas?
priests who recited offerings
the number system of the Indo-Aryans
a language written in Sanskrit
sacred hymns
15
What is the correct order of cultures and empires in ancient India?
Vedic, Indus, Gupta, Maurya
Indus, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta
Indus, Vedic, Gupta, Maurya
Maurya, Gupta, Indus, Vedic
16
What is a bureaucracy?
a system of offices that carries out government rules and regulations
a region with its own government
a long-term plan for achieving a goal
a system of government that snwers to a supreme ruler
17
According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering?
nirvana
all selfish desires
anger
all forms of desire
18
What freedom did Chandragupta's subjects lack?
freedom to worship as they pleased
freedom of speech
freedom to travel to different provinces
freedom to earn a living
19
What did early farming villages in India depend on?
the winter monsoon
the summer monsoon
the summer typhoon
the winter typhoon
20
In Hinduism, a person's duty to do what is right is called
karma.
ahimsa.
moksha.
dharma.
21
Which of these actions helped Chandragupta control his empire?
He lived simply and did not burden the people with taxes.
He trusted those who pledged their loyalty.
He gave food to the areas he conquered.
He appointed government officials to carry out his orders.
22
Which Gupta emperor first expanded the empire from northern India to the south?
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandra Gupta II
Chandra Gupta I
Samudra Gupta
23
What did the Buddha believe following the Eightfold Path could lead to?
an end to desires and suffering
the Middle Way
knowledge of the Four Noble Truths
oneness with God
24
Which game was invented in India?
checkers
chess
mahjongg
solitaire
25
Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?
Its royal tombs hold many artifacts.
It left behind many written records.
Its cities show a high level of planning.
It had a highly organized religion.
26
Who was Kalidasa?
an astronomer
a traveling Buddhist monk
a poet and playwright
a mathematician
27
What did Asoka do after the war with Kalinga?
He entered a monastery.
He set up a spy network.
He invaded and conquered Magadha.
He began following Buddhist values.
28
What is the main focus of Mahayana Buddhists?
Buddha's commitment to a life of poverty
Buddha's compassion
Buddha's good deeds
Buddha's writings
29
What caused the Indus Valley civilization to disappear?
heavy flooding
drought
foreign invaders
no known cause
30
What does Theravada Buddhism emphasize?
the Buddha's history
the Buddha's path of reincarnation
the Buddha's wisdom
the Buddha's compassion
31
Where did the first civilization of India arise?
along the Indus and Sarasvati rivers
on the central plateau
along the Ganges River
near the coast of the subcontinent
32
How did the location of the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro contribute to their development?
Their location provided natural resources and little need to trade.
Their location near rivers provided rich soil that produced crops.
Their location was near major trade routes.
Their location allowed crops to receive enough rainfall.
33
Which belief or practice is not shared by Buddhism?
caste system
cycle of life
karma
reincarnation
34
What was the purpose of the
Arthashastra
?
to make sure rules were carried out
to explain how to be a good ruler
to spy on spies
to raise taxes
35
Where did the Indo-Aryan kingdoms develop by 500 BCE?
Indus Valley
Brahmaputra Plain
Ganges Plain
southern coast of South Asia
36
Scholars believe that Indus Valley people used granaries to
defend their villages.
hold religous ceremonies.
make cloth from cotton.
store surplus crops.
37
How did Asoka's rule lead to a prosperous India?
He built excellent roads that promoted trade.
He encouraged tolerance.
He conquered nearby Greek-controlled kingdoms and absorbed their wealth.
He developed an effective tax system.
38
Chandra Gupta I
founded the Gupta empire.
was the father of Asoka.
founded the Maurya empire.
conquered all of India.
39
How did the early Indo-Aryans measure their wealth?
in horses
in corn
in the number of chariots they owned
in cattle
40
According to Hinduism, which of the following is the supreme spiritual force?
Shiva
Brahman
Ganesh
Vishnu
41
Why was the Ganges Plain a good region for settlement?
It was protected by mountain ranges on all sides.
It was near the ocean.
It provided lush, tropical forests.
It provided fertile, flat land.
42
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Hindu belief system?
moksha
dharma
Four Noble Truths
karma
43
How did the Buddha achieve enlightenment?
He meditated.
He studied with gurus.
He suffered.
He fasted.
44
What group was in the highest caste?
landowners and merchants
dalits
rulers and warriors
priests
45
Beginning with the earliest, what is the correct order of Indian emperors?
Asoka, Chandra Gupta I, Chandra Gupta II, Samudra Gupta
Chandra Gupta I, Samudra Gupta, Chandra Gupta II, Asoka
Chandra Gupta I, Chandra Gupta II, Samudra Gupta, Asoka
Asoka, Chandra Gupta I, Samudra Gupta, Chandra Gupta II
46
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are
three of the Four Noble Truths.
Hindu gods.
Buddhist gods.
Three different castes.
47
What did Kautilya see in Chandragupta?
someone who could set up an effective bureaucracy
someone who could overthrow the Aryans
someone who could spread Jainism
someone who could lead the fight against the Greeks
