Mauryan and Gupta Empires

What did Asoka do for his people once he converted to Buddhism?

• He forced his the people of Mauryan Empire to convert to Buddhism.
• He began to punish anyone in his empire that practiced Hinduism.
• He rejected violence, gave rich gifts to the poor, and consulted local communities about proper governance and good conduct.
• He divided up all of the land in his empire and gave each family an equal portion of land

The _______ empire unified India into one people and the _______ empire led India through its Golden Age

• Gupta, Mauryan
• Mauryan, Gupta

Chandragupta's grandson who succeeded him to the throne was named...

• Ashoka
• Chandragupta 2
• Nanda
• Kautilya

Ashoka released a series of edicts carved into...

• Stone pillars
• Wooden pillars
• Marble wall
• Stone Steps

Which religion did Asoka convert to?

• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Judaism

The Gupta Dynasty saw development in

• Religion
• Education
• Literature
• All of these

The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its

• development of gunpowder
• sea trade routes to Europe
• acceptance of Christianity as an official religion
• advancements in mathematics and medicine

In India, for which achievement is the Gupta Golden Age best known?

• adoption of the printing press
• invention of the iron foot stirrup
• use of gunpowder
• development of the concept of zero

Who was the emperor who first united northern India and started the Mauryan Empire?

• Chandra Gupta

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Buddha

• Asoko

Which family was Asoka a member of?

• Gupta

• Maurya

• Indus

• Ganges