Classical Era Flashcard

Front

What famous ruler of the Maurya Empire helped spread Buddhism?

Back

Ashoka

Front

The Gupta Empire is known as the "Golden Age" of India because:

Back

It made great advances in science, art, and literature.

Front

What mathematical concept was developed during the Gupta Empire?

Back

The concept of zero

Front

What was the main religion promoted by the Maurya and Gupta Empires?

Back

Hinduism

Front

What explains the Zhou Dynasty's concept of the "Mandate of Heaven"?

Back

The gods grant the emperor permission to rule

Front

Which dynasty built much of the Great Wall of China?

Back

Qin

Front

What invention during the Han Dynasty helped improve farming? Options: The wheelbarrow, Paper, The compass, Gunpowder

Back

The wheelbarrow

Front

The Silk Road was important because it:

Back

Was the main trade route connecting China to the West.

Front

What religion was founded in the Persian Empire?

Back

Zoroastrianism

Front

What famous Persian king allowed the Jews to return to their homeland?

Back

Cyrus the Great