2.06 - Ancient India Review

How did Siddhartha Gautama's life before he left home compare to after he left home?

• He lived a simple life before he left and a more complex life after he returned.

• He lived a life of privilege before he left and a simpler life after he returned.

• He was sick before he left home and was cured of his illness after he returned.

• He was content before he left and was sad to leave his riches after he returned.

Why did Buddhism spread to other parts of Asia?

• The Buddha traveled through the continent to carry his message.

• Siddhartha Gautama sent out his followers to spread Buddhism.

• King Asoka appointed Buddhists to travel and live in different cities.

• Buddhist missionaries carried the teachings on trade routes.

How did King Asoka's reign affect the Mauryan Empire?

• He united India and conquered new territories.

• He constructed roads, hospitals, and rest houses.

• He outlawed new and controversial religions.

• He introduced Jainism and became a monk.

Which of these was true of Chandragupta's rule of the Mauryan Empire?

• Royal courts provided no help to anyone.

• Bureaucracy made the government useless.

• The tax system was abolished.

• The rule of law was especially harsh.

Why did many people of the Mauryan Empire turn to Buddhism?

• They wanted the caste system to have more power.

• They felt divided from Hindu priests and gods.

• They believed in nonviolence, which was not an aspect of Hinduism.

• They rejected practices such as meditation.

How were the achievements of the Mauryan and Gupta empires different?

• The Mauryan followed Buddhism, while the Gupta Empire followed Hinduism.

• The Mauryan Empire produced great art, while the Gupta Empire advanced in literacy.

• The Mauryan Empire expanded its borders, while the Gupta Empire expanded commerce.

• The Gupta Empire promoted peace, while the Mauryan Empire conquered other groups.

Which of these thrived during the Golden Age of Chandra Gupta?

• Agriculture, music, and sculpture

• Metalworking, painting, and art

• Sculptures, dance, and paintings

• Math, medicine, and public works

Which was not a reason that the Gupta economy thrived?

• The government banned outside trade to keep wealth in the empire.

• Individual cities and villages were granted much power.

• Wheat, rice, and other farm crops were sold locally.

• Merchants and artisans made goods such as cloth and pottery.

Nomadic tribe that entered India through the Khyber pass.

• Buddhists

• Monks

• Muslims

• Aryans

What is the language of the Indian people, known for its clarity and beauty?

• Arabic

• Sanskrit

• English

• Greek