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What does the Buddhist term nirvana represent?
What does the Buddhist term nirvana represent?
Which two main groups did Buddhism split into?
Which two main groups did Buddhism split into?
What is the role of Bodhisattvas in Buddhism?
What is the role of Bodhisattvas in Buddhism?
What was the primary avenue through which Indian culture and ideas spread to other parts of Asia?
What was the primary avenue through which Indian culture and ideas spread to other parts of Asia?
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What allowed sailors in Calicut to spend extended periods in the city?
What allowed sailors in Calicut to spend extended periods in the city?
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Which important game that we play today was invented in India during the Middle Ages?
Which important game that we play today was invented in India during the Middle Ages?
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What achievement is recognized with Chandra Gupta during his reign?
What achievement is recognized with Chandra Gupta during his reign?
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Which group of merchants traded in India during the late Middle Ages?
Which group of merchants traded in India during the late Middle Ages?
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Which geographical boundaries were conquered by Chandra Gupta's son?
Which geographical boundaries were conquered by Chandra Gupta's son?
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The devotion expressed by religious singer-poets in India is referred to as what?
The devotion expressed by religious singer-poets in India is referred to as what?
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Which of the following contributions were made by scientists and mathematicians during the Gupta Era?
Which of the following contributions were made by scientists and mathematicians during the Gupta Era?
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Which two religions were predominantly practiced in India during the Gupta era?
Which two religions were predominantly practiced in India during the Gupta era?
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Why did the songs of the Bhakti poets resonate with the common people of India?
Why did the songs of the Bhakti poets resonate with the common people of India?
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Buddhism spread from India primarily to which regions?
Buddhism spread from India primarily to which regions?
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What was the literary language used in India during the Gupta period?
What was the literary language used in India during the Gupta period?
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Which statement about the Gupta Empire is true?
Which statement about the Gupta Empire is true?
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What was one significant contribution of Indian mathematicians during the Gupta Empire?
What was one significant contribution of Indian mathematicians during the Gupta Empire?
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Which empire is known for emerging in the southern part of India?
Which empire is known for emerging in the southern part of India?
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Which scientific theory is attributed to Aryabhata?
Which scientific theory is attributed to Aryabhata?
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How did the Gupta emperors primarily benefit from trade?
How did the Gupta emperors primarily benefit from trade?
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Which figure is known as a princess, poet, and devoted follower of Krishna?
Which figure is known as a princess, poet, and devoted follower of Krishna?
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Which type of Buddhism is known for believing in the concept of bodhisattvas?
Which type of Buddhism is known for believing in the concept of bodhisattvas?
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What was a typical feature of bhakti movements during this period?
What was a typical feature of bhakti movements during this period?
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In which of the following countries is Theravada Buddhism predominantly practiced?
In which of the following countries is Theravada Buddhism predominantly practiced?
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Why did sailors stay in Calicut for extended periods?
Why did sailors stay in Calicut for extended periods?
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Who was the leader responsible for the conquest of the region known as Sindh in India?
Who was the leader responsible for the conquest of the region known as Sindh in India?
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Which city became the center of the Islamic dynasty established by Turkish armies in Northern India?
Which city became the center of the Islamic dynasty established by Turkish armies in Northern India?
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What military technology primarily enabled the Mughal armies to gain power in India?
What military technology primarily enabled the Mughal armies to gain power in India?
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Which of the following was NOT a notable aspect of the Mughal Empire under Emperor Akbar?
Which of the following was NOT a notable aspect of the Mughal Empire under Emperor Akbar?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes Akbar's policies?
Which of the following statements correctly describes Akbar's policies?
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Which statement about the Delhi Sultanate in the 1300s is true?
Which statement about the Delhi Sultanate in the 1300s is true?
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What was one way that Muslim rule impacted trade in India?
What was one way that Muslim rule impacted trade in India?
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What does the term 'sultan' signify?
What does the term 'sultan' signify?
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How did Akbar's policies towards religion differ from traditional Muslim rulers?
How did Akbar's policies towards religion differ from traditional Muslim rulers?
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Which styles are blended in the architecture of the Taj Mahal?
Which styles are blended in the architecture of the Taj Mahal?
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