India Review

What luxury item was desired by Middle Eastern civilizations in the ancient world that came from China and through India?

The Gupta Empire ruled India from (AD 310-AD 425), this Empire is called the “Golden Age” of India. Which of the following is NOT an advancement made in math during this “Golden Age” in India? Roman Numerals, Principals that led to Algebra, Concepts of infinity and zero, Arabic Numerals

Ashoka became convinced of non-violence and adopted Buddhism. Which of the following is NOT a result of this conversion? He never went to war again, He built roads & rest areas, He established hospitals, He declared himself a god's representative on earth

Women’s property and inheritance rights decreased under which Indian Empire?

The accumulation of all of your good or bad deeds that determines your station in life.

Which Empire ruled India from 321-184 BC, unified by Chandragupta and brought to its largest extent by Asoka?

What two Hindu beliefs are present in the Aryan caste system? Karma & reincarnation, Karma & eternal life, Reincarnation & eternal life, Eternal life & enlightenment

The Aryans spoke __________________ and wrote the Vedas, which formed the basis for the religion of __________________.

In the Arayan Civilization, each tribe was led by a chief, also known as a

Which of the following is an accurate description of how social structure changed between the Harappans and Aryan Civilizations? Options: The Aryan’s cities were very organized and even the poorest people’s houses were built out of the same uniform brick, had indoor plumbing, running water and toilets. This tells us that the social structure was pretty equal in comparison to other civilizations during the same time period. The Aryans wrote their beliefs down in the Vedas. The Vedas explain the dharma of every person’s Varna. These rules were very strict and this turned into the Hindu caste system. We are unable to read the Harrappan writing. The Harappan social structure was very rigid, meaning you were stuck within the Varna you were born. The Aryan social structure was egalitarian (equal) you could move up the social ladder within your lifetime.