ancient india

Which factor contributed most to Emperor Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism?

• his defeat in a major battle

• remorse over his warlike ways

• the efforts of Buddhist missionaries

• the population’s support for Buddhism

Which factor most contributed to the improvement of trade in India during the period of Gupta rule?

• the development of better ships

• the rapid growth of the population

• the construction of a network of roads

• the establishment of colleges and universities

The Indian caste system originated with

• Eurasian invaders

• Buddhist missionaries

• Middle Eastern traders

• European colonial rulers

All the actions (good or bad) in this life that affect your next life.

• Varna

• Karma

• Buddhism

• Nirvana

Who believe in the Four Noble Truths?

• Hindus

• Muslims

• Christians

• Buddhists

One accomplishment of Aryan control of India was the development of

• a polytheistic religion

• a written Sanskrit alphabet

• a river valley civilization

• trade relations with China

Where did the first people who came to India settle?

• Ganges River Valley

• Nile River Valley

• Indus River Valley

• Deccan Plateau

What is one of the holy texts of Hinduism?

• Sutras

• Bible

• Upanishads

• Qur'an

A place of perfect peace and happiness, like heaven.

• Buddhism

• Karma

• Nirvana

• Siddhartha Gautama

Asoka had thousands of Stupas built to help spread what religion?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Judaism