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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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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.
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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 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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