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Classical Indian

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291003887The development of Sanskirt, an early form of a caste system, creation of literary epics, and the rise of Buddhism mark:The Vedic and Epic ages in India0
291003888The first ruler of Maurya dynasty wasChandragupta1
291003889How were the Gupta and Maurya dynasties politically similar?They were run entirely by Indians and not by outside rulers2
291003890Classical India's political climate was characterized most by:An array of regional political cultures3
291003891The Indian caste system functioned as a political institution because:it enforced rules about social behavior.4
291003892What was the religion of India's majority, lacked a central deity, tolerated the increasing wealth, and held a believed in reincarnation?Hinduism5
291003893How was Hinduism similar, and different to Buddhism?Different: Caste system, Same: after-life6
291003894Indian trading networks expanded to include:Southeast Asia, the Middle East, China, and Sri Lanka7
291003895In contrast to China, India had more:direct contact with other societies and civilizations8
291003896Unlike china, the values developed in classical India:Promoted considerable equality between men and women.9
291003897The vast Indian subcontinent is partially separated from the rest of Asia by northern mountain ranges, most notably:the Himalayas10
291003898During the Vedic and Epic ages, the ___ conquerors impressed their stamp on Indian society.Aryan11
291003899Early literary epics developed by the Aryans were passed on orally and written down in the language:Sanskirt12
291003900The Indian emperor ___ was the best-known Mauryan leader.Ashoka13
291003901The dynasty that followed the Maurya, the ___, featured a long era of political stability.Gupta14
291003902The priestly caste, or ___, stood at the top of India's caste system.Brahmin15
291003903Unlike other major religions, ___ had no single founder or central holy figure.Hinduism16
291003904The Hindu ethical concept of ___ was far less detailed than the ethical codes of other major religions.Dharma17
291003905These southern Indians, the ___, were active in trading networks all over Asia.Tamils18
291003906Toward the end of the Epic Age, ___ built on the foundation of Hinduism to create another major world religion.Buddhism19

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