Classical Era Quiz

What famous ruler of the Maurya Empire helped spread Buddhism?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka

• Samudragupta

• Akbar

The Gupta Empire is known as the "Golden Age" of India because:

• It had the largest army in history.

• It made great advances in science, art, and literature.

• It conquered all of Asia.

• It was ruled by Ashoka.

What mathematical concept was developed during the Gupta Empire?

• Algebra

• The concept of zero

• Geometry

• The decimal system

What was the main religion promoted by the Maurya and Gupta Empires?

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Zoroastrianism

What explains the Zhou Dynasty's concept of the "Mandate of Heaven"?

• The gods grant the emperor permission to rule

• Priest-kings decipher messages from the gods in order to justify their rule

• Laws are strictly enforced through harsh punishment

• There is only one God in the traditional Chinese religion

Which dynasty built much of the Great Wall of China?

• Zhou

• Qin

• Confucius

• Shang

What invention during the Han Dynasty helped improve farming?

• The wheelbarrow

• Paper

• The compass

• Gunpowder

The Silk Road was important because it:

• Protected China from invaders.

• Was the main trade route connecting China to the West.

• Allowed farmers to move to cities.

• Helped Qin Shi Huang stay in power.

What religion was founded in the Persian Empire?

• Buddhism

• Zoroastrianism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

What famous Persian king allowed the Jews to return to their homeland?

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius I

• Xerxes I

• Alexander the Great