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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.
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The reign of the Gupta Empire was known as India’s

A
“Golden Age.”
B
“Reign of Culture.”
C
“Era of Security.”
D
“Trade Age.”
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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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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.
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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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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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Which job might be held by someone in a mid-level caste?

A
doctor
B
housekeeper
C
farmer
D
priest
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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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Chandraguptra Mayura succeeded in uniting the Indian subcontinent through

A
force.
B
religion.
C
modernization.
D
exploitation.
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This map shows the location of India’s earliest civilization in the Indus River Valley.

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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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