Classical China, Persia, and India

Which of these played the largest role in Buddhism's spread throughout Asia from the 100s to the 700s CE?

• The Crusades

• The Silk Road

• Mongol invasions

• Persian missionaries

The Gupta Empire is considered the "Golden Age" of ancient India PRIMARILY because it

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• was marked by achievements in science, mathematics, and the arts.

• established the role of Buddhism as the central religion of India.

• was the first Indian civilization to unite most of the subcontinent

• defeated the Romans in numerous battles over control of trade routes.

Which of these is an accurate description of the Gupta Empire in ancient India?

• They defeated Alexander the Great to unify all of India.

• They conquered the Maurya Empire using Chinese war techniques.

• They came to power because of the disruption caused by the Mongols.

• They were known for their religious tolerance, active trade, and great wealth.

In the Hindu religion, it is believed your good and bad actions are your:

• Karma
• Nirvana
• Illusion
• Sanskrit

Which of these is a Hindu belief?

• Anyone can achieve nirvana.
• A person's status in life is a result of how they lived their previous life.
• An individual does not have a soul.
• Demonic forces try to keep people from living good lives.
  

Who came to be known as the Buddha?

• Asoka
• Chandragupta Maurya
• Chandra Gupta II
• Siddhartha Gautama

In Buddhism, the release from selfishness and pain that comes from complete understanding is known as

• dharma.

• moksha.

• nirvana.

• sangha.

Hinduism and Buddhism differ significantly in their beliefs about

• reincarnation.

• the cycle of history.

• the caste system.

• perfect understanding.

Which of these groups was the highest-ranking in the caste system in ancient India?

• the nobility

• warriors and soldiers

• merchants and businessmen

• priests and religious scholars

Which of these is MOST true of the caste system in ancient India?

• it was based on the Buddhist religion

• women dominated society in ancient India and held many important positions in society

• individuals were not allowed to move up in society regardless of their individual abilities

• society was very fluid, and individuals could move up or down in society depending on how their personal abilities