Fall of Empires

Which dynasty is known as the Golden Age of India?

• Gupta Dynasty

• Maurya Dynasty

• Mughal Dynasty

• Chola Dynasty

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• Lao-Tsu

• Confucius

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Ashoka

What is the belief in Hinduism that a person's actions determine their future destiny?

• Karma

• Nirvana

• Moksha

• Dharma

Which Roman emperor divided the empire into a West and an East section?

• Augustus

• Diocletian

• Nero

• Constantine

What is the name of the trade route that connected Eastern China to the Mediterranean Sea?

• Silk Road

• Royal Road

• Spice Route

• Amber Road

Who was the first emperor of Rome, also known as Augustus?

• Julius Caesar

• Octavian

• Marc Antony

• Nero

Which philosophy was founded by Lao-Tsu and emphasizes living in harmony with nature?

• Buddhism

• Zoroastrianism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

What was the name of the Roman legislative branch for plebeians?

• Council of Orders

• Assembly

• Senate

• Consuls

Which Persian ruler was known for his tolerance of conquered cultures?

• Darius the Great

• Artaxerxes

• Cyrus the Great

• Xerxes

What is the Roman architectural innovation that provided water to the city?

• Pantheon

• Coliseum

• Aqueducts

• Forum