Ancient India and Chinese Dynasties Quiz

What group brought the Vedas into India during the Vedic Period?

• Greeks

• Aryans

• Persians

• Romans

How did newcomers in the Vedic Period live instead of in cities?

• In castles

• In tents

• In villages

• In caves

What is the Caste System?

• A type of government

• A social hierarchy

• A religious text

• A trade network

What is Sanskrit?

• A type of architecture

• A language

• A form of art

• A musical instrument

What type of religion did the Vedas bring?

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Atheistic

• Animistic

Why was the Maurya Empire considered strong?

• Military power

• Economic wealth

• Cultural influence

• Technological advancements

What did the Maurya Empire do for its people?

• Built pyramids

• Established trade routes

• Provided social welfare and codified laws

• Created a new language

Why did the Maurya Empire fail?

• Natural disasters

• Invasion by Romans

• Internal conflict

• Economic collapse

How were the Guptas different from the Mauryas?

• They were more militaristic

• They focused on trade

• They emphasized culture and education

• They had a larger empire

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A religious text

• A political theory

• A military strategy

• A trade agreement