Topic 3.3 Questions

How were Chandragupta and Asoka Maurya's approach to ruling their government different?

• Chandragupta was a benevolent leader, while Asoka used military force.

• Chandragupta relied on force and fear, while Asoka ruled by example.

• Chandragupta and Asoka promoted the spread of Buddhism in India.

• Chandragupta and Asoka were very similar in their leadership styles.

Which of the following was NOT an achievement under the Guptas during the golden age in India?

• Advances in mathematics, including numerals and the decimal system

• Collected folk tales, history, and songs that are recorded and taught in universities.

• Medical advances, including vaccinations against disease

• Creation of a uniform writing system, used throughout India

How did India's great rulers maintain peace and order?

• They had strong central governments and encouraged economic growth.

• They manipulated local rivalries to maintain peace and order.

• They divided their kingdoms, creating regional systems of power.

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  They started foreign wars to maintain peace and order at home.

How did geography affect trade within the Deccan Plateau?

• Large mountain ranges prevented them from engaging in trade.

• Harbors on the Indian Ocean enabled them to engage in overseas trade.

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  Lack of fertile farmland led them to not engage in trade.

• Vast areas of desert kept them kingdom from using trade routes.

Which characteristic of family and village life shaped Indian society?

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  Each person in society had specific duties based on their caste.

• Daughters lived with their parents after they were married.

• Women were equal to men and ran village councils.

• A groom provided a dowry for his bride.

Place the following events in the correct order in which they occurred (Oldest=1; Newest=5)

• The Gupta Empire builds universities to promote education

• Deccan Kingdoms build harbors for overseas trade

• Aryans migrate out of Central Asia

• Civilizations build cities in the Indus River Valley

• Asoka Maurya establishes the Pillars of Asoka