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Question 1

A)Which of the following statements describes an important contribution of the Mauryan Empire?(1 point)
Responses

Chandragupta Maurya established the first centralized government in India.
Chandragupta Maurya established the first centralized government in India.

New types of crops were grown on farms watered by irrigation.
New types of crops were grown on farms watered by irrigation.

The Mauryans invented the religion of Hinduism.
The Mauryans invented the religion of Hinduism.

The police in the Mauryan Empire worked independently of the government.
The police in the Mauryan Empire worked independently of the government.
Question 2
A)What prompted Emperor Ashoka’s conversion from Hinduism to Buddhism?(1 point)
Responses

His advisors told him to convert in order to adopt the religion of his people.
His advisors told him to convert in order to adopt the religion of his people.

He was influenced by missionaries who traveled to his palace.
He was influenced by missionaries who traveled to his palace.

He was horrified at the brutality of war when conquering the region of Kalinga.
He was horrified at the brutality of war when conquering the region of Kalinga.

He wanted to create a law code that was fair to all Indians.
He wanted to create a law code that was fair to all Indians.
Question 3
A)Which of the following describes a contribution of the Gupta Golden Age?(1 point)
Responses

The Gupta made advancements in medicine, such as one of the first smallpox inoculations.
The Gupta made advancements in medicine, such as one of the first smallpox inoculations.

The Gupta mathematicians invented what Europeans called the Roman numeral system.
The Gupta mathematicians invented what Europeans called the Roman numeral system.

The Gupta made advancements in language, creating a new language to unite their people.
The Gupta made advancements in language, creating a new language to unite their people.

The Gupta Empire advanced the field of literature, writing the first epic poems in history.
The Gupta Empire advanced the field of literature, writing the first epic poems in history.
Question 4
A)Which of the following statements best describes a key contribution of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent?(1 point)
Responses

The Mughal Empire used the jizya to unite its diverse peoples.
The Mughal Empire used the jizya to unite its diverse peoples.

The Mughal Empire negotiated with the British East India Company.
The Mughal Empire negotiated with the British East India Company.

The Mughal Empire created a weak, decentralized government.
The Mughal Empire created a weak, decentralized government.

The Mughal Empire built the Taj Mahal.
The Mughal Empire built the Taj Mahal.
Question 5
A)Which of the following best explains the historical significance of the Kushan Empire?(1 point)
Responses

It controlled the central portion of the Silk Road trade network and became wealthy as a result.
It controlled the central portion of the Silk Road trade network and became wealthy as a result.

It established a powerful government that lasted for five centuries.
It established a powerful government that lasted for five centuries.

It used the coins of many different empires to encourage trade.

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Sure! Here are the correct answers to the questions:

Question 1: A) Which of the following statements describes an important contribution of the Mauryan Empire?

  • Chandragupta Maurya established the first centralized government in India.

Question 2: A) What prompted Emperor Ashoka’s conversion from Hinduism to Buddhism?

  • He was horrified at the brutality of war when conquering the region of Kalinga.

Question 3: A) Which of the following describes a contribution of the Gupta Golden Age?

  • The Gupta made advancements in medicine, such as one of the first smallpox inoculations.

Question 4: A) Which of the following statements best describes a key contribution of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent?

  • The Mughal Empire built the Taj Mahal.

Question 5: A) Which of the following best explains the historical significance of the Kushan Empire?

  • It controlled the central portion of the Silk Road trade network and became wealthy as a result.

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