Classical India Practice Quiz

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

Which is the BEST explanation for the geographic location of the these ancient Indian cities and towns?

• They were all located along the Indus for better trade with the Chinese.

• They were all located along the Indus river for military defense purposes.

• They were all located along the Indus River because of irrigation, trade and transportation

• They were all located along the Indus to limit contact with and to stay away from other nations.

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

B)C).D)

• 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.

During the Golden Age of India, which of the these were contributions to society?

• laws and politics

• sports and exercise

• mathematics and literature

• textiles and fashion design

Ashoka the Great of the Mauyran Empire, attempted to rule his kingdom using which religious principles?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Daoism

Why did the Mauryan Empire flourish under the leadership of Ashoka?

• Ashoka forced many to convert to Buddhism and exiled rebellious Hindus from India.

• Ashoka instituted a period of peace and open trade after his conversion to Buddhism.

• Ashoka divided the empire into smaller city-states ruled by his brothers and sons.

• Ashoka passed laws that were so strict, no one dared to rebel.

How did the creation of roads help the Maurya Empire?

• The roads promoted trade.
• The roads helped warriors fight
• The roads helped move farms
• The roads didn't help because potholes formed.

What are the seasonal wind patterns that dramatically impact the people of South Asia?

• Hurricanes

• Typhoons
• Monsoons
• Trade winds

In India, the caste system determined a person’s occupation, personal associations, and marriage partner. This situation shows that the caste system

• has become stronger in urban areas

• has promoted social mobility within Indian society

• has helped eliminate ethnic and religious rivalries

• has been a way of life as well as an element of religion

What conclusion can be drawn from this map?

• Trade helped make society stable

• Mountains limited the expansion of empires

• Extensive road systems unified India

• Southern India was isolated from Northern India