Ancient Indian Empires and Their Influence

Which Gupta ruler is known for expanding the empire?

• Chandra Gupta I

• Samudra Gupta

• Chandra Gupta II

• Ashoka

Which period is known for the flourishing of arts, religion, and science in India?

• Maurya Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Mughal Empire

• British Raj

What did farmers contribute to the government in Ancient India?

• Money

• Labor

• Goods

• Services

Which of the following is a blend of Aryan and Indigenous beliefs?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Jainism

• Sikhism

During which period did Hinduism move towards monotheism?

• Gupta Period

• Mauryan Period

• Vedic Period

• None of the above

During which periods did Buddhism spread widely?

• Vedic and Gupta

• Mauryan and Gupta

• Mauryan and Vedic

• Gupta and Harappan

Which of the following is a sect of Buddhism that focuses on new doctrines of worship and salvation?

• Theravada

• Mahayana

• Zen

• Vajrayana

Which of the following is NOT a chief god in Hinduism?

• A) Brahma

• B) Vishnu

• C) Shiva

• D) Krishna

Fill in the blank: Buddhism spread widely during the ______ and Gupta periods.

• Vedic

• Mauryan

• Harappan

• Mughal

The spread of which Indian religions was part of the cultural exchange?

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• Christianity and Islam

• Judaism and Sikhism

• None