Historical and Cultural Quiz

What system did Buddhism reject, appealing strongly to lower castes and merchants?

• Feudal system

• Caste system

• Monarchical system

• Tribal system

What did early Buddhists use to promote accessibility and devotion?

• Temples and rituals

• Local languages and stupas

• Sacred texts and hymns

• Festivals and dances

Under whose patronage did organized monasteries greatly expand Buddhism?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka

• Harsha

• Kanishka

What are the two major traditions that emerged in Buddhism?

• Zen and Pure Land

• Mahayana and Theravada

• Vajrayana and Tantrayana

• Hinayana and Mahayana

By which century did Buddhism decline in India?

• 10th century

• 11th century

• 12th century

• 13th century

Who founded the Maurya Empire?

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Bindusara

• Harsha

During whose reign did the Maurya Empire reach its zenith?

• Ashoka the Great

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Bindusara

• Harsha

What happened to the Maurya Empire after the death of Ashoka?

• It expanded further

• It collapsed

• It was conquered by the Greeks

• It became a republic

Which empire is considered a Golden Age in Indian history?

• Maurya Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Chola Empire

What led to the decline of the Gupta Empire?

• Foreign invasions

• Civil wars and weak rulers

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters