SS 2

1. The transformation of Magadha from a small state into the center of an empire was begun by

Alexander the Great
Chandragupta II
Asoka
Chandragupta Maurya


2. The main ideas of Buddhism are found in the

Four Noble Truths
Vedas
Ramayana
varnos


3. Members of India's priestly class were called

Sudras
Upanishads
Brahmans
jati


4. The concept of dharma refers to the

rebirth of the soul
practice of meditation
preservation of family honour
carrying out one's personal duty


5. The Aryans are best described as

hunter-gatherers
warrior-herders
merchant traders
farmers-agriculturists


6. The oldest major religion to originate in India is

Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
Rig-Veda


7. One cause of the Mauryan Empire's collapse was

the death of Chandragupta II
Hindu resentment of pro-Buddhist policies
invasions along the northwestern bordert
popular unrest generated by heavy taxation


8. According to tradition Gautama began his search for truth after

experiencing a flash of insight while meditating under a tree
witnessing scenes of human misery for the first time
suffering greatly during an impoverished childhood
becoming a charioteer for a Kshatriya


9. All of the following are true of the Rock Edicts EXCEPT that they

were issed by Asoka
were written in the Sanskrit language
were carved on rocks and stone pillars
stressed having concern for other human beings


10. The Golden Age of India refers to the

period of peace following Asoka's renunciation of war
development of written language by the Aryans
flourishing of arts and sciences during the Gupta dynasty
period in which the independent kingdoms of India were first united