Mauryan and Gupta Empire

What strategic advantage did the kingdom of Magadha have after Alexander the Great's departure?

• Control over trade routes through the Ganges Valley and sea routes to the Bay of Bengal

• A powerful army that could rival Alexander's forces

• A strong alliance with neighboring kingdoms

• Rich natural resources like gold and silver

Who succeeded Chandragupta Maurya as the ruler of the Mauryan Empire?

• Bindusara

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta II

• Sri Gupta

What significant change did Ashoka make after a particularly bloody battle?

• He renounced violence and embraced Buddhism

• He expanded the empire further into Central Asia

• He formed an alliance with the Seleucid Empire

• He abdicated the throne

What characterized the Gupta Empire under Chandragupta II's rule?

• A golden age with peace, public safety, and flourishing arts and sciences

• A period of constant warfare and territorial expansion

• A strict centralization of power with no regional autonomy

• A decline in trade and economic growth

How did the caste system affect women in the Mauryan and Gupta Empires?

• Women were primarily confined to the roles of wives and mothers

• Women had equal rights and could hold positions of power

• Women were encouraged to participate in trade and politics

• Women were allowed to choose their caste based on their profession

The ______ Empire united northern and central India under a single administration.

Ashoka spread _______ through his concept of "conquest by dharma."

The Gupta Empire is considered a ______ ___ due to its advancements in arts and sciences.

The caste system in ancient India determined a person's rights and responsibilities based on their __________.

______ constructed pillars inscribed with both his teachings and those of the Buddha.