India Lesson 3 Slideshow

Multiple Choice

Which of the following religions originated in ancient India?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Both Hinduism and Buddhism

Multiple Choice

Who was responsible for founding the Mauryan dynasty and what was one of his key strategies for maintaining control?

• Chandra Gupta Maurya; setting up a strong army and spy system

• Ashoka; spreading Buddhism

• Samudra Gupta; supporting art and literature

• Chandra Gupta II; building temples

Multiple Select

Which of the following were accomplishments of Ashoka during his reign?

• Built hospitals for people and animals

• Sent teachers to spread Buddhism

• Created a postal system

• Tolerant of other religions

Multiple Choice

What mathematical concept did Indian mathematicians invent that had a significant impact on the world?

• The number zero

• The abacus

• Roman numerals

• The concept of infinity