Aryan History Quiz

What was the basis of the caste system?

• Wealth

• Education

• Birth

• Occupation

What book did Kautilya write?

• Arthashastra

• Ramayana

• Mahabharata

• Vedas

What happened to the Mauryan Empire after Ashoka's death in 232 BC?

• It expanded further

• It remained stable

• It began falling apart

• It was conquered by invaders

How did Chandra Gupta I gain power?

• Through military conquest

• Through marriage

• By inheritance

• By election

What significant trade route did the Gupta Empire become middlemen for?

• Silk Roads

• Spice Route

• Amber Road

• Incense Route

Who was the first emperor of the Qin dynasty?

• Liu Bang

• Sun Tzu

• Qin Shihuangdi

• Han Wudi

What was established in 221 BC to unify China economically?

• A single monetary system

• A unified language

• A common religion

• A centralized government

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the fall of empires?

• Poor transportation

• Strong central government

• Corruption

• Threat of invasion

Label the caste system

a

b

c

d

Kshatriyas

Brahmins

Vaishyas

Sudras

Who was the first emperor to rule the Qin ?

• Qin Shi Huangdi

• Qin Kangxi

• Lao Tzu

• Hanfeizi