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Question

18. What are the Vedas? (1 point)

(1 point)
Responses

writings of the Buddha
writings of the Buddha

ancient scriptures based on oral tradition
ancient scriptures based on oral tradition

records of the Four Noble Truths
records of the Four Noble Truths

ultimate spiritual reality
ultimate spiritual reality
Question 19
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19. Asoka began to spread Buddhism throughout the Mauryan Empire because he (1 point)

(1 point)
Responses

wanted to conquer more territories with his armies.
wanted to conquer more territories with his armies.

was celebrating the start of his rule.
was celebrating the start of his rule.

regretted the suffering caused by the massacre of Kalinga.
regretted the suffering caused by the massacre of Kalinga.

had no concern for the common people.
had no concern for the common people.
Question 20
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20. Describe how the Silk Road changed over time. (1 point)

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Responses

We are unsure if the Silk Road ever changed. If trade routes changed, merchants stopped using them.
We are unsure if the Silk Road ever changed. If trade routes changed, merchants stopped using them.

The Silk Road changed to reflect changing political borders and power structures.
The Silk Road changed to reflect changing political borders and power structures.

The Silk Road never changed and always remained under the control of the Mongol Empire.
The Silk Road never changed and always remained under the control of the Mongol Empire.

The Silk Road eventually evolved into the Indian Ocean and trans-Saharan trade routes.
The Silk Road eventually evolved into the Indian Ocean and trans-Saharan trade routes.
Question 21
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21. Which statement best describes one long-term effect of trade routes established in early civilizations? (1 point)

(1 point)
Responses

The Black Death killed three quarters of Venice’s population.
The Black Death killed three quarters of Venice’s population.

The Romans conquered Egypt.
The Romans conquered Egypt.

Islam still has a strong presence in Southeast Asia.
Islam still has a strong presence in Southeast Asia.

The Therapeautai religious sect emerged and spread.

Answer 1

Here are the correct responses to your questions based on historical knowledge:

Question 18: What are the Vedas?

• Correct Response: ancient scriptures based on oral tradition

Question 19: Asoka began to spread Buddhism throughout the Mauryan Empire because he

• Correct Response: regretted the suffering caused by the massacre of Kalinga.

Question 20: Describe how the Silk Road changed over time.

• Correct Response: The Silk Road changed to reflect changing political borders and power structures.

Question 21: Which statement best describes one long-term effect of trade routes established in early civilizations?

• Correct Response: Islam still has a strong presence in Southeast Asia.

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