Maurya and Gupta Empires

The first emperor of the Mauryan Empire was...

• Chandragupta

• Asoka

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Aryan

Chandragupta's grandson who succeeded him to the throne was named...

• Asoka

• Chandragupta 2

• Nanda

• Kautilya

The four classes (varnas) in the caste system are: 

• Pharaoh, priests, artisans, slaves

• Brahman, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras

• King, queen, princes, lords

• Shogun, samurai, governors, artisans

Which group of people ranked highest on the caste system?

• warrior
• priests
• farmers
• merchants

The _______ empire unified India into one people and the _______ empire led India through its Golden Age

• Gupta, Mauryan
• Mauryan, Gupta

The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its

• development of gunpowder
• sea trade routes to Europe
• acceptance of Christianity as an official religion
• advancements in mathematics and medicine

What religion did Asoka turn to that changed the way he ruled the Maurya Empire?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hindusim

Which of the following is NOT a contribution of the Gupta Empire?

• Veterinary clinics

• Concept of round Earth

This caste was the lowest of the Indian caste system.

• Brahmin

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Sudras

• Dalits

They were artisans and laborers in the Indian caste system

• Vaisyas

• Sudra

• Dalit

• Brahmim