Q: Early Empires of South Asia

Who was the most famous leader of the Mauryan empire?

• Alexander the Great

• Chandragupta

• Asoka

• Ashoka

What significant change did Asoka make after a particularly brutal battle?

• He adopted Christian beliefs

• He rejected violence and adopted Buddhist beliefs

• He expanded the empire further into Europe

• He resigned from his position as leader

What was the Gupta empire known for?

• The decline of cultural achievements

• The spread of Christianity

• A golden age of culture, science, and mathematics

• The invention of the wheel

What concept did Gupta mathematicians develop?

• The concept of infinity

• The concept of zero

• The decimal system

• Algebra

Which numbering system developed by Indians is used worldwide today?

• The Roman numeral system

• The Mauryan code

• The Hindu-Arabic system

• The Gupta grid

How did Islam first reach the Indian subcontinent?

• Through the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate

• Via Arab traders in the early 700s

• With the arrival of Shah Jahan

• Due to the persecution by Aurangzeb

What was the significance of Akbar's rule in the Mughal Empire?

• He built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife

• He ended religious tolerance and persecuted non-Muslims

• He extended Mughal control and was tolerant of other religions

• He initiated the conflict between Hindus and Muslims

Which monument did Shah Jahan build, and why?

• The Red Fort, to establish his rule

• The Taj Mahal, in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal

• The Qutub Minar, to commemorate his victories

• The Jama Masjid, to promote Islamic faith

What change occurred when Aurangzeb came to power in the Mughal Empire?

• He continued the policies of religious tolerance like his predecessors

• He built more temples and promoted Hindu arts

• He began persecuting Hindus and other non-Muslims

• He expanded the empire into Central Asia

What new religion emerged as Islam spread in the north of India?

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Jainism

• Hinduism