Question 1

One of King Ashoka's contributions to the Mauryan Dynasty was which of the following?

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A) organized religion. 
B) social equality. 
C) religious toleration. 
D) codified laws. 
E) caste divisions. 
A) organized religion. 
B) social equality. 
C) religious toleration. 
D) codified laws. 
E) caste divisions.

Question 2

What was Siddhartha Gautama's status before he became the Buddha?

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A) He was a king. 
B) He was wealthy. 
C) He was poor. 
D) He was known for his conquest of other countries. 
E) He was a merchant-seaman. 
A) He was a king. 
B) He was wealthy. 
C) He was poor. 
D) He was known for his conquest of other countries. 
E) He was a merchant-seaman.

Question 3

Term for identification: The Great Wheel

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The term "The Great Wheel" can refer to

Question 4

What was the main impact of the introduction of metal to ancient India by the Aryans?

Accepted Answer

A) production of more powerful weapons that defeated their adversaries. 
B) the conquering of the southern half of India, as well as the northern part. 
C) the ability to cultivate new and better crops. 
D) a return to their former nomadic lifestyles. 
E) tying the use of the horse and the plow to cultivation. 
A) production of more powerful weapons that defeated their adversaries. 
B) the conquering of the southern half of India, as well as the northern part. 
C) the ability to cultivate new and better crops. 
D) a return to their former nomadic lifestyles. 
E) tying the use of the horse and the plow to cultivation.

Question 5

Which modern-day country is the location of the Indus River Valley settlements?

Accepted Answer

A) Southern India 
B) Pakistan 
C) Burma 
D) Tibet 
E) Thailand 
A) Southern India 
B) Pakistan 
C) Burma 
D) Tibet 
E) Thailand

Question 6

Which of the following was one of the main contributing factors to the wealth of Bactria?

Accepted Answer

A) The Silk Road. 
B) The Cinnamon Road. 
C) The Spice Road. 
D) The Miserable Route. 
E) The Heavenly Road. 
A) The Silk Road. 
B) The Cinnamon Road. 
C) The Spice Road. 
D) The Miserable Route. 
E) The Heavenly Road.

Question 7

Good karma, it was believed, resulted in birth into a(n)____________________ class.

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The answer of Good karma, it was believed, resulted in...

Question 8

Describe and explain the major by-products of Indian-Chinese contacts.

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Answers would include trade, t

Question 9

Term for identification: Shiva

Accepted Answer

Shiva is a principal deity in Hinduism,

Question 10

Trace the development of Hinduism in India elaborating on its concepts, application and global significance.

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Answers would include a discus

Question 11

Elaborate on the role of the environment and geography in Indian history.

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Answers would include a discus

Question 12

Which of the following is not a facet of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

A) It contains many local variations in both style and action of worship. 
B) It is a philosophical system. 
C) It has been the foundation of all of India's former political systems. 
D) It contains a set of doctrines to follow, to achieve eternal life. 
E) It is a reflection of the Aryans' patriarchal society. 
A) It contains many local variations in both style and action of worship. 
B) It is a philosophical system. 
C) It has been the foundation of all of India's former political systems. 
D) It contains a set of doctrines to follow, to achieve eternal life. 
E) It is a reflection of the Aryans' patriarchal society.

Question 13

Term for identification: Theravada

Accepted Answer

Theravada, which means "Teaching of the

Question 14

Term for identification: Bactria

Accepted Answer

Bactria refers to an ancient region loca

Question 15

Based on archaeology and other historical sources such as the ancient Veda texts, discuss the impact on the Dravidian civilization from the Aryan invasions and the development of the caste system.

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Answers should include information on th

Question 16

Which of the following describes the divine mortals known as the bodhisattvas ?

Accepted Answer

A) They are direct descendants of the Buddha. 
B) Theravada Buddhism denies their existence. 
C) They make no claim to be willing to help humans here on earth. 
D) They deny the existence of supernatural beings. 
E) They were selected by the Buddha before his death. 
A) They are direct descendants of the Buddha. 
B) Theravada Buddhism denies their existence. 
C) They make no claim to be willing to help humans here on earth. 
D) They deny the existence of supernatural beings. 
E) They were selected by the Buddha before his death.

Exam 4: Central Asia and Indias Beginnings

One of King Ashoka's contributions to the Mauryan Dynasty was which of the following?

What was Siddhartha Gautama's status before he became the Buddha?

Term for identification: The Great Wheel

What was the main impact of the introduction of metal to ancient India by the Aryans?

Which modern-day country is the location of the Indus River Valley settlements?

Which of the following was one of the main contributing factors to the wealth of Bactria?

Good karma, it was believed, resulted in birth into a(n)____________________ class.

Describe and explain the major by-products of Indian-Chinese contacts.

Term for identification: Shiva

Trace the development of Hinduism in India elaborating on its concepts, application and global significance.

Elaborate on the role of the environment and geography in Indian history.

Which of the following is not a facet of Hinduism?

Term for identification: Theravada

Term for identification: Bactria

Based on archaeology and other historical sources such as the ancient Veda texts, discuss the impact on the Dravidian civilization from the Aryan invasions and the development of the caste system.

Which of the following describes the divine mortals known as the bodhisattvas ?

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