Moor's World History Unit 2

What’s India’s Major Religion?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

What’s the lowest caste in India’s caste system?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Shudras

What was Siddhartha Gautama seeking when he began his spiritual journey?

• An explanation for human suffering

• Wealth

• Power

• Fame

Which best describes a characteristic of a classical period in history?

• Great achievements

• Rapid change and innovation

• Political chaos

• Social unrest

Which best describes the term classical period?

• A time of decline and decay

• A time of cultural flourishing and achievements

• A time of technological advancements

• A time of political turmoil

Which describes the term classical as it applies to historic eras?

• Relating to ancient Greece and Rome

• Relating to the Middle Ages

• Relating to the Renaissance

• Relating to the Industrial Revolution

What is not a part of Buddhist religious teachings?

• The Analects

• Nirvana

• The Eightfold Path

• The Four Noble Truths

How were the Mauryan and Gupta empires alike?

• Both were ruled by women

• Both were Buddhist empires

• Both were known for their military conquests

• Both treated other religions with tolerance

Which Mauryan ruler converted to Buddhism?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka

• Bindusara

• Samudragupta

Which is not an achievement made by the Gupta Empire during India’s golden age?

• Advancements in mathematics

• Development of the decimal system

• Creation of the concept of zero

• Invention of the printing press/paper