Ancient India Part 2

Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?

• Rajah

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka

• Gupta

What type of government did the Maurya Empire have?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

What were the primary exports of the Maurya Empire?

• Timber and stone

• Wheat and rice

• Gold and silver

• Silk, spices, and textiles

What led to the decline of the Maurya Empire?

• Natural disasters

• Corruption in the government

• Invasion by foreign armies

• Death of Ashoka

Which region of the Indian subcontinent remained separate from both the Maurya and Gupta empires?

• Ganges valley

• Deccan

• Tamil Nadu

• Himalayas

Which dynasty ruled during the golden age of India?

• Maurya

• Gupta

• Rajput

• Mughal

What was the period of great cultural achievement in India called?

• Dark Age

• Renaissance

• Golden Age

• Enlightenment

What was the ancient Indian ideal of a joint family?

• Nuclear family with only parents and children

• Several generations of family members living under one roof

• Extended family with relatives living nearby

• Single individual living alone

What was the role of women in ancient Indian society?

• Equal to men in all aspects

• Limited to household chores

• Excluded from society

• Restricted to religious activities

What was the main occupation of the majority of Indians in ancient times?

• Peasants

• Merchants

• Warriors

• Priests