History Test - Chapter 4 (7)

Match the following

• a religious way of life in which a person is fully committed to spirituality

• Nirvana

• a wise person

• pilgrims

• a loyal devotion to a chosen deity

• Monasticism

• a state of perfect happiness and peace

• bhakti

• travelers who go on a journey for religious purposes

• sage

Match the following

• Islamic rulers in Delhi

• sultans

• very compassionate individuals who delay their own entrance into Nirvana in order to help others

• structure

• a number system that uses 10 digits

• Bodhisattvas

• something that is built or constructed

• base ten

Why did the period under the Gupta Empire come to be seen as a Golden Age?

• It was a period of advancement in the arts and sciences. There was stability and prosperity.

• The discovery of copper in the area increased the empire's wealth.

• There was a great discovery of gold in the area.

What does the Iron Pillar of Delhi help us understand about Indian civilization under the Gupta Empire?

• It helps us understand the level of knowledge and skill in metalworking that existed in India during this period.

• It helps us understand the level of knowledge and skill in construction that existed in India during this period.

• It helps us understand the level of knowledge and skill in Bhakti that existed in India during this period.

What elements characterized literature during the Gupta period?

• Poetry was the dominant form of literature and it was mostly written in Sanskrit.

• Poetry was the dominant form of literature and it was mostly written in Hindi.

• Religious writings were the dominant form of literature and it was mostly written in Sanskrit.

How do you think a change in building materials affected our ability to study the Gupta Empire?

• The structures were made of sturdier materials, so they still exist today.

• The new materials made it possible for scientists to carbon-date ancient structures.

• The new building materials made it possible to make buildings taller.

What works of art are typical of the Chola period?

• Artists created artwork of royalty and deities.

• Artists created artwork of nature.

• Artists created artwork of famous warriors and historical figures.

What regions of the world were influenced by trade with the Chola Empire?

• Southeast Asia, China, and the Middle East

• Southeast Europe, India, and the Middle East

• Southeast Asia,

  India, and the Middle East

How did the singer-poets of the Chola period change bhakti?

• They used the Sanskrit language.

• They did not use the Sanskrit language.

• They incorporated chanting.

What do Theravada Buddhists teach about how people can reach nirvana?

• They say that you must serve others to reach nirvana.

• They say you must understand yourself to reach nirvana.

• They say that you must reincarnate until reaching nirvana.