Unit 3: Indian Empire

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The Caste system is:

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A social stratification system in India

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The Caste system impacted all areas of life by:

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Creating a rigid social hierarchy

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What was the role of women in Indian society?

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Homemakers and caregivers

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Which of the following were accomplishments of Ashoka? Spread of Buddhism, Conquest of Europe, Invention of the wheel, Discovery of America

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Spread of Buddhism

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Chandra Gupta Maurya established power in his Empire by: Defeating Alexander the Great, Forming alliances with local rulers, Defeating the Persian Empire, Establishing trade routes

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Defeating the Persian Empire

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The Aryans are known as:

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Nonindigenous people

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Ashoka converted to Buddhism due to:

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The suffering caused by the Kalinga War

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Which of the following statements best compares the Mauryan and Gupta Empires? The Mauryan Empire was larger and more centralized than the Gupta Empire., The Gupta Empire had a more extensive trade network than the Mauryan Empire., Both empires were known for their advancements in mathematics and astronomy., The Mauryan Empire was known for its artistic achievements, unlike the Gupta Empire.

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The Mauryan Empire was larger and more centralized than the Gupta Empire.

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What was the political makeup of the Indian subcontinent after the Gupta Empire?

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A collection of small kingdoms and regional states

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Identify the natural barriers to the Indian subcontinent: Himalayas, Sahara Desert, Andes Mountains, Rocky Mountains.

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Himalayas