Chapter 17 & 18 Vocab on Ancient India

What does the term "unify" mean?

• To divide into parts

• To make into a single coherent unit

• To destroy completely

• To confuse

During which period did the Mauryan Empire exist?

• 500 BCE to 200 BCE

• 322 BCE to 187 BCE

• 1000 CE to 1500 CE

• 200 BCE to 100 BCE

What are edicts?

• Personal letters

• Official commands from a king that are like a law

• Ancient stories

• Religious texts

Which empire was known for its prosperity in India from 322 BCE to 187 BCE?

• Gupta Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Mughal Empire

• British Empire

What role did King Ashoka play in Indian history?

• He was a famous poet

• He used Buddhist values to unify India

• He was a legendary warrior

• He was a famous artist

Who was known as a harsh conqueror in the Mauryan Empire?

• King Ashoka

• Chandragupta

• Alexander the Great

• Akbar

What does the term "unify" NOT mean?

• To make into a single coherent unit

• To divide into parts

• To bring together

• To consolidate

What is the term for a time of great prosperity and achievement?

• Gupta Empire

• Golden Age

• Province

• Monastery

Which empire in India was known for its prosperity from 320 CE to 550 CE?

• Roman Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What is a home for monks called?

• Monastery

• Mural

• Scroll

• Province