CSA4 B India Lessons 5-7

What kind of government did Chandragupta Mauryan have in order control his empire?

• bureaucracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• democracy

How did Chandragupta achieve victory in conquering Magadha?

• Inflict severe destruction to compel people to flee.

• Embrace Buddhism's teachings and wait for Magadha to surrender.

• Initiate an attack on the borders first, then seize the capital city.

• Negotiate a peaceful agreement with Magadha's rulers.

The strength of the Maurya empire was dependent on what?

• the happiness of the empire’s people

• the power and authority of the ruler

• the efficiency of the monarchy

• it's ability to trade goods and services with other people

What was Asoka's "rule by force" mentality replaced with?

• moral law which is known as dharma

• effects of a person's life which is karma

• the idea of ahimsa which means do no harm

• the idea of peaceful protest which was created by Gandhi

Asoka promoted tolerance of all religions which led to

• chaos and despair across the empire

• loss of land and trading allies

• peace and prosperity

• nothing, everything stayed the same

What were the discoveries made by the Indian scientist Aryabhata? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• The movement of Earth and the moon leads to eclipses.

• The Ayurvedic medical system is an effective treatment for numerous diseases.

• The moon shines because it reflects sunlight.

• The stars are created by the breath of celestial dragons.

Who founded the Gupta empire?

• Chandragupta Maraya

• Chandra Gupta II

• Chandra Gupta I

• Gupta III

What is a fable?

• a style of poetry written in Sanskrit. It was popular with the wealthy.

• a long story that was written for entertainment only. It was not popular at all.

• a short story with a moral at the end. It was popular during the Gupta empire

• a type of painting that was very complicated and required years of training. It was popular during the Gupta empire

What advancements would be required for a temple like this to be built?

• the numerical system

• the importance of Buddhism

• art and engineering

• blood, sweat and tears

What advancements did India make during the Gupta empire?