Indian Empires

Which Greek leader defeated the Persians (who had controlled India since the 500s BCE)?

• Pericles

• Cleon

• Alexander

• Leonidas

Which Indian military officer conquered northern India in 321 BCE to finally unify the Indian kingdoms?

• Samudra Gupta

• Chandra Gupta II

• Ashoka

• Chandra Gupta Maurya

What was one of Chandra Gupta Maurya's major achievements?

• an efficient postal system

• defeating Buddhist rebels

• repelling a Chinese invasion force

• building many new Hindu temples

What type of ruler was Chandra Gupta Maurya?

• a well-loved Washington-type figure

• a true believer in democracy who encouraged self-determination

• a dictator who used his army to crush all who opposed him

• a benevolent dictator who used his power for good

Who is the greatest Mauryan ruler?

• Chandra Gupta Mauyra

• Chandra Gupta II

• Ashoka

• Samudra Gupta

What was unique about Ahsoka's religious beliefs?

• He lied about his religion and was secretly a cult member.

• He switched from Hinduism to Buddhism after a great battle.

• He brought Islam into India.

• He practiced Buddhism, but worshipped Hindu gods.

As a new Buddhist, what did Ahsoka build thousands of throughout his empire?

• meditation zones

• statues

• stupas

• temples

What happened to the Mauryan Empire after the death of Ahsoka?

• A civil war tore it apart very quickly.

• It fractured into two, but both new empires were allies.

• It grew into the mighty Buddhist Empire.

• It declined due to poor leadership, high taxes, and rebellions.

What family finally began to reunite India in 320 CE?

• Gupta

• Mauryan

• Patel

• Gandhi

Which religion finally came to dominate India during the reign of Samudra Gupta?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Sikhism