Week 20 Vocabulary

What is an empire?

• A single city ruled by a mayor

• A group of territories or nations ruled by a single ruler or government

• A small village with a local council

• A single family living in a large house

Who founded the Maurya Empire?

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Alexander the Great

• Julius Caesar

Which Maurya emperor spread Buddhism and practiced non-violence?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka

• Akbar

• Harsha

What is the Gupta Empire known for?

• Military conquests

• Achievements in art, science, and mathematics

• Building large ships

• Discovering new continents

What is a dynasty?

• A single ruler governing a country

• A series of rulers from the same family or group

• A group of merchants trading goods

• A collection of ancient artifacts

What is a Golden Age?

• A time of war and conflict

• A period of great achievements and prosperity

• A time when gold was discovered

• A period of famine and drought

What are edicts?

• Ancient coins

• Official orders or messages, often carved on pillars or walls

• Types of clothing

• Traditional dances

What does cultural diffusion refer to?

• The spread of diseases

• The spread of cultural beliefs and ideas from one region to another

• The mixing of different metals

• The growth of plants in different climates

What is trade?

• The exchange of goods and services between people or regions

• The building of roads and bridges

• The writing of historical documents

• The creation of art and music

What are achievements?

• When things are done or completed successfully

• When plans fail

• When people argue

• When resources are wasted