Geography of the Indian Subcontinent

Which regions did the Gupta Empire trade with?

• North America and Europe

• East Africa, Middle East, and Southeast Asia

• South America and Australia

• Central Asia and Antarctica

During which years did Chandragupta I rule?

• 320 – 374 CE

• 250 – 300 CE

• 400 – 450 CE

• 500 – 550 CE

What did Chandragupta II do to the tax burdens during his rule?

• Increased them

• Abolished them

• Eased them

• Ignored them

During Chandragupta II's reign, what continued to flourish?

• Agriculture

• Arts and sciences

• Military conquests

• Trade routes

Could people move into a different caste in the caste system?

• Yes, easily

• No, they could not

• Only with permission

• Only if they were wealthy

Which group performed unclean jobs like street sweeping and waste handling?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriya

• Vaishya

• Dalit, Untouchable

What was the role of the Vaishya caste?

• Priests and scholars

• Warriors and rulers

• Merchants and landowners

• Street sweepers

Which caste is responsible for religious and scholarly duties?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriya

• Vaishya

• Sudra

What was a significant restriction placed on the lower castes?

• Lack of education

• Freedom to choose jobs

• Ability to own land

• Participation in government

How can suffering be ended according to the Four Noble Truths?

• By gaining wealth

• By seeking pleasure

• By eliminating desires

• By ignoring problems