Answers2025-2026_MDCPS_2109010-MJ World History Sem 1-CRUnit Test

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Read the passage from the Bhagavad Gita.There is "right" Action: that which . . . Is wrought without attachment, passionlessly, For duty, not for love, nor hate, nor gain. There is "vain" Action: that which men pursue Aching to satisfy desires, impelled By sense of self, with all-absorbing stress: This is . . . passionate and vain. There is "dark" Action: when one doth a thing Heedless of issues, heedless of the hurt Or wrong for others, heedless if he harm–Bhagavad Gita

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sequentially
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descriptively
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comparatively
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with cause and effect
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Which empire’s invasion did Chandragupta Maurya help to defeat?

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the Turkish empire
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the Greek empire
C
the Chinese empire
D
the Egyptian empire
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What influence did metallurgy have on ancient Indians?

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It allowed them to study astronomy.
B
It allowed them to trade more easily.
C
It allowed them to build tall structures.
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It allowed them to make musical instruments.
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Why did Prince Siddhartha Gautama wander his kingdom for six years?

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He looked for riches to help people in poverty.
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He searched for a way to end suffering.
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He needed to prove himself to his father.
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He wanted to find medicine to heal the sick.
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Which example shows how guilds functioned during the Gupta Empire?

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A wealthy citizens’ group voted on the local governor.
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A representatives’ group worked to defeat local leaders.
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A merchant group sent representatives to a local council.
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A council group worked together to make big decisions.
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How did merchants of the Mauryan Empire use the Khyber Pass?

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to sail over oceans
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to cross over valleys
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to travel through deserts
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to travel through mountains
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What is the cycle of suffering, according to the Buddha?

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meditation and the finding of wisdom
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life and death, birth and rebirth
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enlightenment and the achievement of nirvana
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a desire for more things and for more wealth
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The image shows an ancient Indian structure.

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a brick temple
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a simple design
C
a religious theme
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an ornate walled city
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Read the map.

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Hinduism spread to areas of western India along trading routes.
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Hinduism did not expand beyond the natural borders of India.
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Hinduism spread primarily to areas east and south of India.
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Hinduism was hindered by natural barriers from spreading to other regions.
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The map shows the territories within the Gupta Empire.What does the map indicate about the start of the Gupta Empire?

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It began in a large area bordering the sea.
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It began on the entire northern border of India.
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It began in the center of the Indian subcontinent.
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It began in a small area in the north that bordered Nepal.
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Which list correctly places the Aryan castes in order from lowest to highest?

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peasants, untouchables, merchants, priests, rulers
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untouchables, peasants, merchants, rulers, priests
C
peasants, untouchables, priests, merchants, rulers
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untouchables, peasants, merchants, priests, rulers
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Why are the Vedas important to Aryan culture?

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The Vedas contain laws and rules of Aryan culture.
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The Vedas contain family records of the Aryan people.
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The Vedas are books with maps showing Aryan migration.
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The Vedas are books of knowledge containing hymns and stories.
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How did geography contribute to the economic development of Harappa?

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Harappa used the fertile land to hunt animals for trade with other cities.
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Harappa used the Indus River to trade and become a major fishing city.
C
Harappa used floodwater in trade and stored it for later use.
D
Harappa used fertile land from the Indus River to farm and trade.
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The map shows ancient and modern cities in the Indian subcontinent.

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Both are located on inland plains.
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Both are located along water sources.
C
Both are located along the Bay of Bengal.
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Both are located far from the Ganges River.
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Which statement reflects a basic belief of Buddhism?

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Generous donations to charity can alleviate suffering.
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Suffering is caused by desire and wanting.
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Wisdom, or enlightenment, is one of the Four Noble Truths.
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Buddhism requires followers to meditate for 49 days like the Buddha did.
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Review the map of Asia.

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1
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2
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Which statement accurately describes Hinduism?

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It is the largest religion in the world.
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It is one of the oldest religions in the world.
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It is the youngest major religion in the world.
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It is one of the smallest religions in the world.
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How did the Aryan way of life change when they arrived in the Indian river valleys?

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They became farmers and built settlements.
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The adopted Dravidian customs and language.
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They fought over land and built a powerful military.
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They settled along the coasts and became fishermen.
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Why were people from lower castes drawn to Buddhism?

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The Buddhist belief in equality appealed to them.
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Buddhism allowed people from all castes to participate.
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People from the lower castes were born into Buddhism.
D
People in the lower castes wanted to choose their own religion.

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