Which theory about the Aryans do most scholars support?

They were nomadic herders who slowly spread across India

Who did the Himalayas help the people of the Indian subcontinent?

By limiting outside contact and allowing a distinct culture

What did Kautilya see in chandragupta?

Someone who could lead the fight against Greek invaders

The belief that one should not hurt any living thing

What is the importance of the Ganges River?

It is sacred to Hindu believers.

What did ancient India believe determined your position in the caste system?

Behavior in previous life determine present social class

What was the purpose of the Arthashastra?

to explain how to be a good ruler

Which of these helped Hinduism to spread?

Other gods and traditions were absorbed into Hinduism

What did Brahanism and early Hinduism have in common?

Both promoted the belief in the caste system

Which of these actions helped Chandragupta control his empire?

He appointed all government officials

Which is a contribution of Civilizations of Ancient India?

developed the mathematical concept of zero

What is the correct order of the Caste System

Priests, Rulers/Warriors,Merchants, Laborers

Which of these statements about Buddhism in India is true?

Hinduism adopted many Buddhist teachings and temples.

What did Ashoka do after the battle of Kalina?

He began following Buddhist ideas

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1
Which theory about the Aryans do most scholars support?
The were invaders and nomadic warriors
They were nomadic herders who slowly spread across India
Swept through the Himalayas and into India
Were India's original inhabitants
2
Who did the Himalayas help the people of the Indian subcontinent?
Providing a fertile plateau to allow the growth of wheat
By limiting outside contact and allowing a distinct culture
Influencing weather patterns and creating a desert climate
Providing large tracts of land to develop terrace farming
3
What did Kautilya see in chandragupta?
Someone who could overthrow the Aryans
Someone who could spread Jainism
Someone who could set up an effective bureaucracy
Someone who could lead the fight against Greek invaders
4
If you lived in the Gupta empire, you had obligations and political rights called...
citizenship
strategy
tolerance
province
5
Who performed religious riturals in Brahmanism?
Only priests
Gurus
Indians of all caste
Mokshas
6
TRUE or FALSE: Mahayana Buddhism focuses on the wisom of the Buddha.
FALSE
TRUE
7
What Mountain range is located between China and the river marked with an X on the map?
The Smoky Mountains
The Himalayas
Hindu Kush Mountains
The Andes Mountains
8
What is ahisma?
The belief that one should not hurt any living thing
The willingness to resprect different beliefs
A long-term plan for achieving a goal
A province with its own bureaucracy
9
What is the goal of following the Eightfold Path?
To reach nirvana
To be reincarnated
To become the Buddha
To reach the Middle Way
10
TRUE or FALSE: Buddhism spread to Tibet.
FALSE
TRUE
11
What is the importance of the Ganges River?
It is the site of the earliest Indian settlements.
It is the only source of clean water in India.
It is sacred to Hindu believers.
It is the only river that flows fromt he Himalayas.
12
What does your new physcial form depend on according to the Hindu belief of reincarnation?
Karma, being a good person
Dharma, the principle of cosmic order
Sutra, having a string of true or wise ideas
Shiva, properly mourning for the dead
13
What did ancient India believe determined your position in the caste system?
All people have equal rights
Laws are handed down by God and may not be changed
Government should decided a citizen's job and marriage
Behavior in previous life determine present social class
14
What is the most important goal of Buddhism as taught by Buddha?
participating in missionary work
achieving independence
acquiring wealth
reaching the state of nirvana
15
What was an impact of the Aryan invasion?
Buddhism became widespread
Cultural blending occurred
Cueniform writing became common
Trade with China was established
16
What was the purpose of the Arthashastra?
to spy on spies
to explain how to be a good ruler
to make sure rules were carried out
to raise taxes
17
Holy Hindu scriptures written by gurus to help connect people to heavenly forces?
The Upanishads
The Theravada
The Ramayana
Teh Mahabharata
18
Which of these helped Hinduism to spread?
Other gods and traditions were absorbed into Hinduism
The religion forced people to give up old beliefs
Prayers could be offered only at large temples
Hindus formed organized groups to worship together
19
What did Brahanism and early Hinduism have in common?
Both promoted the belief in the caste system
Both origninated to help the powerless in society
Both promoted the worship of only one god
Both originated around the same time
20
Under whose reign did the Gupta empire reach its greatest size?
Chandra Gupta I
Chandra Gupta II
Samudra Gupta
Chandragupta Maurya
21
Which of these actions helped Chandragupta control his empire?
He appointed all government officials
He trusted those w ho pledged their loyalty
He gave food to the areas he conquered
He lived simply and did not burden the peole with taxes
22
Which belief or practice is not shared by Buddhism?
Karma
Cycle of Life
Reincarnation
Caste System
23
Which is a contribution of Civilizations of Ancient India?
developed the mathematical concept of zero
developed system of cuneiform writing
constructed a defensive wall on northenr frontier
constructed massive pyramids as tombs for rulers
24
Which Gupa emperor called himself the "Exterminator of Kings"?
Chandra Gupta II
Samudra Gupta
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandra Gupta I
25
TRUE or FALSE: Theravada Buddhism focuses on the Buddha's compassion.
FALSE
TRUE
26
What is the correct order of the Caste System
Priests, Rulers/Warriors,Merchants, Laborers
Laborers, Rulers/Warriors, Priests, Merchants
Priests, Rulers/Warriors, Laborers, Merchants
Laborers, Rules/Warriors, Merchants, Priests
27
Who was Siddhartha Gautama before he became the Buddha?
A Hindu prince
A brahmin
A guru
An ascetic
28
Which of these statements about Buddhism in India is true?
Gurus became Buddhist missionaries
Hinduism adopted many Buddhist teachings and temples.
It became a major religion
It was taught from a single sacred book
29
Ramayana and Mahabharata are two epic poems that explain how people should live their lives
TRUE
FALSE
30
How did the Buddha achieve enlightenment?
He meditated
He fasted
He studied with gurus
He suffered
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What did Ashoka do after the battle of Kalina?
He set up a spy network
He killed his brothers
He began following Buddhist ideas
He entered a monastery

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