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Chandraguptra Mayura succeeded in uniting the Indian subcontinent through

A
force.
B
religion.
C
modernization.
D
exploitation.
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Which technological advancement originated during the Gupta period or "Golden Age" of India?

A
the geometric grid system used for city planning
B
the foundation of Sanskrit, the world’s oldest language
C
the development of binary numbers, the basis for computer code
D
the cultivation of crops and farming in the Indus River Valley
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India’s “Golden Age” began as a direct result of

A
an increase in trade.
B
a takeover of other Asian countries.
C
a decrease in government dependence.
D
the fall of the Mauryan empire.
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Which job might be held by someone in a mid-level caste?

A
doctor
B
housekeeper
C
farmer
D
priest
5

The Vedas of the Aryan people became the basis for the

A
Buddhist religion.
B
Indian calendar.
C
Hindu religion.
D
early Indian dances.
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Which of the following is not an example of cultural and scientific advancements made during the Gupta Empire?

A
classification of one thousand new diseases
B
the Indian subcontinent was unified for the first time
C
introduction of the number zero
D
development of an early form of chess
7

Modern mathematical systems spread outward from India via

A
conquest
B
migration
C
religious missionaries.
D
trade routes.
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Which resulted from the trade network developed during the Gupta Empire?

A
India developed a banking system.
B
Cultural advancements declined due to the focus on trade.
C
India faced fewer threats from its enemies.
D
The caste system spread through Asia along trade routes.
9

Ashoka’s commitment to the happiness and welfare of all his people conflicts directly with which aspect of Indian society?

A
cultural advancement
B
the caste system
C
the practice of Hinduism
D
warfare strategies
10

This map shows the location of India’s earliest civilization in the Indus River Valley.

Question illustration
A
coastal access to the Arabian Sea
B
coastal access to the Bay of Bengal
C
proximity to the Thar desert
D
proximity to the Himalayan Mountains
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The Mauryan emperor Ashoka began his reign as a

A
warrior, but he later embraced peace.
B
peaceful leader, but then he turned to war.
C
warrior and remained one throughout his reign.
D
peaceful leader and remained one throughout his reign.
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Read the excerpt from the Edicts of Ashoka.They (my officers) work among soldiers, chiefs, householders, the poor, the aged—for their welfare and happiness—so that they may be free from harassment. The officers work for the proper treatment of prisoners, towards their unfettering, and if the officers think, "This one has a family to support," "That one has been bewitched," "This one is old," then they work for the release of such prisoners. They work here, in outlying towns, in the women's quarters belonging to my brothers and sisters, and among my other relatives. They are occupied everywhere.

A
Women, the elderly, and prisoners should be given special treatment.
B
Ashoka’s officers have the power to make decisions on their own.
C
Ashoka’s officers are watching what people are doing all the time.
D
Ashoka’s officers would treat all citizens with respect regardless of status.
13

Chandraguptra Mayura succeeded in uniting the Indian subcontinent through

A
force.
B
religion.
C
modernization.
D
exploitation.
14

Modern mathematical systems spread outward from India via

A
conquest
B
migration
C
religious missionaries.
D
trade routes.
15

How did the annual monsoons influence development in the Indus River Valley?

A
Flooding encouraged settlers to explore other regions to develop into cities.
B
Flooding prevented the Aryans from traveling through the Himalayan Mountains.
C
Flooding removed rich soil, preventing necessary crops from being grown.
D
Flooding deposited rich soil, allowing surplus crops to support settlements.
16

Why did so many early civilizations arise near river valleys?

A
Rivers provided an easy route for trade.
B
The seclusion of a valley provided protection from enemies.
C
Water created fertile soil and other agricultural advantages.
D
Monsoons inflicted less damage away from coastal areas.
17

Which is the best comparison of the basic beliefs of the Aryans and the Mauryans?

A
The Aryans were peaceful; the Mauryans were warriors.
B
The Aryans were warriors; the Mauryans were peaceful.
C
The Aryans were class focused; the Mauryans were inclusive.
D
The Aryans were inclusive; the Mauryans were class focused.
18

The modern numbering system and the zero were both mathematical innovations made within which empire?

A
Aksum
B
China
C
Gupta
D
Mauryan
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How did the annual monsoons influence development in the Indus River Valley?

A
Flooding encouraged settlers to explore other regions to develop into cities.
B
Flooding prevented the Aryans from traveling through the Himalayan Mountains.
C
Flooding removed rich soil, preventing necessary crops from being grown.
D
Flooding deposited rich soil, allowing surplus crops to support settlements.
20

What factor allowed India to play a key role in global trade during the Gupta Empire?

A
India was located close to China, which produced most of the world’s trade goods.
B
India produced most of the goods that other countries were looking to import.
C
India had access to major waterways, which allowed for easy shipment of goods to other counties.
D
India was a central location between the East and West, which made it a trade hub.

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