Unit 3: Indian Empire

The Caste system is:

• A social stratification system in India

• A type of economic policy

• A form of government

• A religious practice

The Caste system impacted all areas of life by:

• Creating a rigid social hierarchy

• Promoting social equality

• Encouraging economic mobility

• Eliminating social classes

What was the role of women in Indian society?

• Leaders and warriors

• Homemakers and caregivers

• Traders and merchants

• Scientists and inventors

Which of the following were accomplishments of Ashoka?

• Spread of Buddhism

• Conquest of Europe

• Invention of the wheel

• Discovery of America

Chandra Gupta Maurya established power in his Empire by:

• Defeating Alexander the Great

• Forming alliances with local rulers

• Defeating the Persian Empire

• Establishing trade routes

The Aryans are known as:

• Indigenous people of India

• Nonindigenous people

• A tribe from Africa

• A modern-day community

Ashoka converted to Buddhism due to:

• His desire for wealth

• The influence of Greek culture

• The suffering caused by the Kalinga War

• His interest in science

Which of the following statements best compares the Mauryan and Gupta Empires?

• The Mauryan Empire was larger and more centralized than the Gupta Empire.

• The Gupta Empire had a more extensive trade network than the Mauryan Empire.

• Both empires were known for their advancements in mathematics and astronomy.

• The Mauryan Empire was known for its artistic achievements, unlike the Gupta Empire.

What was the political makeup of the Indian subcontinent after the Gupta Empire?

• A collection of small kingdoms and regional states

• A unified empire under a single ruler

• Colonial rule by a foreign power

• A democratic republic

Identify the natural barriers to the Indian subcontinent.

• Himalayas

• Sahara Desert

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains