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

• Harsha

• Akbar

What is the Gupta Empire known for?

• Its military conquests

• Achievements in art, science, and mathematics

• Building the Great Wall

• Discovering America

What is a dynasty?

• A single ruler governing a country

• A series of rulers from the same family or group

• A type of government with no leader

• A small group of traders

What does the term "Golden Age" refer to?

• A time of war and conflict

• A period of great achievements and prosperity

• The beginning of a new dynasty

• The end of an empire

What are edicts?

• Ancient books

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

• Types of currency

• Traditional dances

What is cultural diffusion?

• The isolation of cultures

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

• The destruction of cultural heritage

• The creation of new languages

What is trade?

• The building of roads

• The exchange of goods and services between people or regions

• The writing of laws

• The creation of art

What are achievements?

• Failures in a project

• When things are done or completed successfully

• Attempts that did not work

• Plans that were never started