Geography
Where were the earliest known settlements in India?
beside the rivers
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are
a collection of sacred texts
The name “Buddha” meant one who was
awakened.
What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?
unifying India
Which factors in the Gupta Empire most helped the growth of learning?
peace and stability
A game played in ancient India is believed to be an early version of
chess
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth
If you decided to live as an ascetic, what would you have to do?
give up most of what you own
How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?
he conquered neighboring kingdoms
Which math feature came from ancient India?
zero
Part of Mohenjodaro was raised and surrounded by a wall. What does this suggest about the city?
It had enemies who might attack the residents.
Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
many lifetimes
Why did the Buddha decide to follow a “middle way”?
Neither riches nor being an ascetic led to nirvana.
How did Chandragupta Maurya’s rule differ from Ashoka’s?
Chandragupta Maurya used force to be sure no one threatened his power.
How were the Gupta and Mauryan Empires different?
The Gupta Empire gave local areas a lot of independence
Harappan civilization, which included ancient Mohenjodaro, developed in the...
Indus River Valley
What change took place in Hinduism during the Gupta Empire?
legends were written down
Which of Ashoka’s actions best expressed his Buddhist values?
treating all of his servants well
What did Ashoka do with the territories the Mauryas had conquered?
kept them as peaceful parts of his empire
Which achievement of the Gupta Empire most encouraged long-distance trade?
well-built roads
Because of its size and position in relation to other landmasses and water, India is called...
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is most similar to which of these Hindu beliefs?
dharma
Which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka reflect when he gave up hunting and became a vegetarian?
respect for all living things
What was the leadership/political situation in India in the time between the Mauryan and Gupta empires?
small kingdoms instead of a large empire