2024-2025 G6 Social Studies BM3

The strength of the Maurya empire depended on which the following?

• the happiness of the empire's people

• the power and authority of the ruler

• the efficiency of the bureaucracy

• the money collected in taxes

According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering?

• all forms of desire

• all selfish desires

• nirvana

• anger

Read the following excerpt from the Bhagavad Gita. “For the soul there is neither birth nor death at any time. "

What central part of Hinduism does this quote illustrate?

• ahimsa

• reincarnation

• dharma

• karma

Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?

• It left behind many written records.

• Its cities show a high level of planning.

• It had a highly organized religion.

• Its royal tombs hold many artifacts.

What is the correct order of cultures and empires in ancient India?

• A. Vedic, Indus, Gupta, Maurya

• B. Indus, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta

• C. Indus, Vedic, Gupta, Maurya

• D. Maurya, Gupta, Indus, Vedic

Which of the following statements about modern Buddhism is accurate?

• Buddhism is still widely practiced in India.

• Few Buddhists live in Asia.

• Most Buddhists live in monasteries.

• More than two million Buddhists live in the United States.

In Hinduism, a person’s duty to do what is right is called

• ahimsa

• dharma

• karma

• moksha

Look at the map. How did the location of the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro contribute to their development?

• Their location was near major trade routes.

• Their location near rivers provided rich soil that produced plentiful crops.

• Their location allowed crops to receive enough rainfall.

• Their location provided abundant natural resources and little need to trade.

What development that occurred under the Guptas is illustrated by this image?

• contributions to the decimal system

• advances made in metallurgy

• the renewed importance of Buddhism

• advances in art and engineering

What advancements did India make in medicine during the Gupta empire?

• Development of plastic surgery techniques

• Invention of the stethoscope

• Discovery of antibiotics

• Introduction of X-ray technology