Classical Civilizations of India

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How did the Mauryan Empire fund its complex political structure?

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It levied taxes on trade, land, and herds of animals.

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Which of the following represents a difference between the Mauryan Empire and the Gupta Empire? The Mauryan Empire was larger than the Gupta Empire. The Mauryan Empire offered more opportunity for social mobility than the Gupta Empire. The Mauryan Empire was more ethnically diverse than the Gupta Empire. The Mauryan Empire was more scientifically advanced than the Gupta Empire.

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The Mauryan Empire was larger than the Gupta Empire.

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Why are Hindus considered polytheists?

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They believe in many gods.

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Which of these events is an example of reincarnation? A peasant gaining fame as an artist, A peasant buying a large plantation, A peasant becoming a wealthy Silk Road trader, A peasant being reborn as a government worker

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A peasant being reborn as a government worker

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Which of these religions was not practiced in the Mauryan Empire? Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity

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Christianity

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The Indian physician Sushruta wrote a medical text describing more than 300 ________ procedures.

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surgical

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Which of the following best illustrates an achievement of classical Indian science? A teacher demonstrates that gravity acts on all objects equally. A citizen of the United States elects representatives to make decisions. An astronomer demonstrates that Earth moves in relation to the Sun. A Daoist priest teaches a class on stress and relaxation at a local college.

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An astronomer demonstrates that Earth moves in relation to the Sun.

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Which of the following would a Buddhist value most highly? Wealth, Wisdom, Beauty, Power

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Wisdom