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Compare and contrast the key factors that contributed to the rise of the Maurya and Gupta Empires.
Compare and contrast the key factors that contributed to the rise of the Maurya and Gupta Empires.
The Maurya Empire rose through military conquest and centralized administration, while the Gupta Empire emerged from strategic alliances and cultural achievements. Both empires benefited from strong leadership and trade networks, but the Gupta Empire had a decentralized structure compared to the Maurya's highly centralized system.
Which of the following best describes a significant contribution of the Zhou Dynasty to Chinese civilization?
Which of the following best describes a significant contribution of the Zhou Dynasty to Chinese civilization?
- Implementation of a merit-based civil service examination
- Establishment of a centralized legal system
- Construction of the Great Wall
- Development of the Mandate of Heaven (correct)
The Qin Dynasty's Legalist policies emphasized decentralized governance and promoted local autonomy.
The Qin Dynasty's Legalist policies emphasized decentralized governance and promoted local autonomy.
False (B)
The Silk Road primarily facilitated the exchange of goods between ______ and ______.
The Silk Road primarily facilitated the exchange of goods between ______ and ______.
What was the primary disagreement that led to the split between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims?
What was the primary disagreement that led to the split between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims?
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Maurya Empire
Maurya Empire
India's first major empire (322-185 BCE), known for its centralized government and promotion of Buddhism.
Gupta Empire
Gupta Empire
A golden age of India (320-550 CE) marked by advancements in science, math, and the arts, and a revival of Hinduism.
Hinduism
Hinduism
A philosophy and religion originating in India, focusing on dharma, karma, and reincarnation to achieve moksha.
Buddhism
Buddhism
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Confucianism
Confucianism
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Study Notes
- The text appears to be a Unit 3 exam covering topics from history/social studies.
- The exam consists of short answer questions.
Exam Questions
- Explain the rise and fall of the Maurya and Gupta Empires.
- Describe the development of Chinese civilization under the Zhou Dynasty.
- Describe the development of Chinese civilization under the Qin Dynasty.
- Describe the development of Chinese civilization under the Han Dynasty.
- Explain the origins and impact of Hinduism.
- Explain the origins and impact of Buddhism.
- Explain the origins and impact of Confucianism.
- Describe the purpose and impact of both the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade Routes.
- Explain the origin story of Islam.
- The exam needs to cover the reason for the split between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims.
- Explain the importance of Timbuktu regarding trading in Africa.
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Explore the rise and fall of the Maurya and Gupta Empires, Chinese Dynasties, and origin of religions; Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Islam. Also describes the purpose and impact of both the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade Routes and the importance of Timbuktu regarding trading in Africa.
