India Chapter Assessment

The number system developed by Gupta mathematicians spread around the world largely as a result of Middle Eastern traders.

Which statement best explains why this occurred?

• The Gupta number system was extremely similar to the one in common use throughout the Middle East.

• The Gupta number system was based on the system of weights and measures that the Phoenicians had developed.

• Traders, who frequently calculate the supply and value of their goods, made use of the best mathematical system available.

• Traders would frequently purchase slaves who were scholars because many of their customers desired a trade in ideas as well as goods.

The Vedic texts described rituals, explained how to perform sacrifices, and

• offered reflections from religious scholars.

• Talk about different Gods

• Offered instructions on how to live life

• Described the afterlife

Seasonal winds that bring either dry or wet air.

• Storm

• Monsoons

• Hurricane

• Alloys

Which statement best explains how the monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations?

• The flooding caused by monsoons slowed the growth of the population in early Indian civilization.

• The water brought by monsoon rains allowed agriculture to develop away from India's major rivers.

• The wetness from the monsoons pushed many to migrate farther south in search of a better climate.

• The hars winters caused by strong monsoon winds blowing in from Central Asia made life more difficult.

Hindu scriptures are called

• The Old Testament

• Vedas

• Brahman

• The Bible

For Hindus, it will determine the form you'll take when you get reborn.

• Sudra

• Dharma

• Karma

• Reincarnation

Which of these is the best argument against using a caste system to organize a modern society?

• The caste system prevents a nation from using people's skills efficiently.

• The caste system increases the level of corruption in the economic system.

• The caste system restricts trade and contact with people in other countries.

• The caste system undermines incentives for people to obey their political leaders.

The four noble truth of Buddhism:

1. 1. All life is suffering

2. 2. The cause of human suffering is desire and attachment

3. 3. ?

4. 4. The way to raise above suffering is the Eightfold Path

5. Which statement replaces the question mark in this list?

• All suffering teaches us something.

• The cure for suffering is detachment.

• The desire for suffering is natural.

• Giving in to desire is the path to escape from suffering.

During the period of Gupta rule, many colleges and universities opened throughout India

Which statement best explains why Gupta rulers pursued this policy?

• Gupta rulers thought it would be beneficial to educate the entire population.

• The ruling class of the Gupta Empire highly valued intellectual and cultural pursuits.

• Gupta rulers relied on a large bureaucracy of well-educated men control the empire.

• The ruling class of the Gupta Empire came from the lower, less well-educated castes.

Inoculation means...

• Giving someone a small virus to build immunities

• People meditating to get rid of bad omens

• Shaving your head and giving up all possessions

• Conquering nearby lands until they create an empire