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The Gupta Empire made a major contribution to world civilizations by developing
Long-lasting roads
The production of porcelain
The concept of zero
Wind-powered boats
2
What did Emperor Asoka do that made him most responsible for the spread of Buddhism?
Migrated to China with many of his desciples
Conquered and converted much of south Asia
Sent missionaires to neighboring territories
Became a missionary
3
How did Ashoka manage to keep India united?
by keeping peace in his empire
by keeping his family in power
by becoming a general for his army
by conquering the whole continent
4
Ashoka had edicts carved on tall pillars in public places so that all could see them.
True
False
5
What did Ashoka do to the territories he would conquer?
Gave them to other emperors to govern
Kept them as sources for new slaves
Kept them as part of his empire
Gave them to wealthy merchants as gifts
6
Chandragupta Maurya and Chandragupta I were related to one another.
True
False
7
how did Asoka change the Mauryan dynasty during his rule?
was the first great king
i dunno
wrecked his dynasty
was the worst king ever
8
King Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire before
surrendering to Chandragupta
giving up violence
learning to read.
moving to China
9
The Gupta empire actively traded with china.
True
False
10
What did Asoka do after the war in Kalinga was over?
Asoka allowed the Kalingans to rule themselves as long as they paid taxes.
Asoka forced the remaining Kalingans to be slaves in the Mauryan Empire.
Asoka stopped wars of aggression and felt guilty about his actions.
He continued wars and conquered all of the forest tribes.
11
Chandragupta Maurya rose to power in Northern India
320 AC
230 BC
320 BC
230 AC
12
What did the Gupta Empire provide that made trade easier?
weapons
roads
metalwork
ships
13
Chandra Gupta did the following except
took over almost all of northern India
used army and spies to make sure people were loyal
created a postal system
built hospitals for others
14
Ashoka issued a series of __________, or decrees, about governing for peace and happiness.
edicts
effects
addicts
ordicts
15
Chandragupta Maurya...
...is the highest mountain in India.
...is the Sanskrit word for knowledge.
...was the ruler who unified India around 300bce.
All the Above
16
What made it possible to build complex buildings like this one?
astrologers
priests
slaves
mathematics
17
In what way did Chandragupta's rule differ from Ashoka's
The empire was larger under Chandragupta then under Ashoka.
Chandragupta used force so no one threatened his power.
The empire was fairer under Chandragupta then under Ashoka
Chandragupta used Buddhism so his people were happy
18
All of the following are true statements about the reign of Asoka EXCEPT that?
He converted to Buddhism during his reign.
He sent Buddhist missionaries to Southeast Asia.
Under his rule, the Gupta Empire reached its greatest size.
He practiced toleration of all religions.
19
What did Asoka do?
built better roads and added trees
sent Buddhist teachings to Asia
all of the above
made hospitals for humans and animals
20
Asoka sent Buddhist _____________ to spread Buddha to other kingdoms in Asia and India.
Buddhist Priests
Buddhist Warriors
None of the Above
Buddhists
21
Why did the Gupta Empire Fall
they didn't they are still around today
They didn't fall, we just forget about them sometimes
They fell due to being too strong so the other empires banded together.
They fell due to weak leadership, Civil war, and invasions by other empires
22
Which of Ashoka's actions expressed his Buddhist values?
keeping a strong army
putting criminals to death
treating servants well
23
King Ashoka used rock and pillar edicts in order to accomplish which of the following?
Display laws throughout the empire to understand & obey them
All of the above.
To scare people into following the laws.
24
Who caused the fall of the Gupta Empire?
Babylonia Empire
Mauryan Empire
Roman Empire
Huns of Central Asia
25
What did Ashoka promote?
Christianity.
Hinduism.
Buddhism.
Rastafarian.
26
Which of the following did Asoka NOT do to help his people?
Asoka built hospitals
Asoka sacrificed his animals to feed the hungry
Asoka erected stone pillars that offered moral advice
Asoka built roads and rest houses
27
Why did Asoka convert to Buddhism?
He wanted to marry a Buddhist woman
He read a pillar describing Buddhist moral truths
He wanted to rule Buddhist lands
He was horrified at the slaughter caused by war.
28
Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?
Kumaragupta
Ashoka
Skandagupta
Chandra Gupta Maurya
29
The great king Ashoka did all of the following except....
taught Buddhism
required all to believe in one religion
strong military leader
gave up war for peace
30
In which Dynasty did India's Golden Age occur?
The Mauryan Dynasty.
The Gupta Dynasty.
The Aryan Dynasty.
The Ashokan Dynasty
31
How did Chandragupta create the first Indian empire?
He established widespread trade networks.
He used Vedic teachings to unify his empire.
He won supporters over a large area by reducing bureaucracy.
He waged wars to conquer vast territories.
32
What was the name of the country that ashoka went to war against.
Kalinga
Sri lanka
Tamil nadu
Yomama town
33
What was Chandra Gupta I known for?
Divided India, his period was a period of prosperity
Grew a cool handlebar moustache
Unified India, his period was a period of prosperity
Innovated India's technology greatly
34
What was the first empire in India?
Mauryan
Gupta
35
What was the period of time called where peace and prosperity was found under the Gupta Rulers?
The Golden Age
The Age of Golden
The nice Age
The Good Age
36
What was the second empire in India, founded by Chandra Gupta I
Gupta
Mauryan
Harrappan
Aryan
37
Ashoka expanded the empire at a _________ cost.
peaceful
bloody
expensive
minimal
38
Who was the grandson of Chandragupta?
Chandragupta II
Chandragupta VikramAditya
Ashoka
Bindusara
