Empires Quick Check
Identify a trend throughout the rule of the Mauryan Empire.
The Mauryan Empire had a complex bureaucracy throughout the rule of the empire. ✅
The Mauryan Empire had a lot of art throughout the rule of the empire.
The Mauryan Empire had lots of land throughout the rule of the empire.
The Mauryan Empire had lots of power throughout the rule of the empire.
Which Mauryan ruler carved edicts into stone pillars all over the empire?
Ashoka ✅
Shunga
Brihadratha
Chandragupta Maurya
Where was the Kushan Empire located?
The Kushan Empire was located in South and Central Asia. This area is now the countries of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. ✅
The Kushan Empire was located in East Asia. This area is now the country of China.
The Kushan Empire was located in South Asia. This area is now the country of India.
The Kushan Empire was located in Central Asia. This area is now the countries of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Summarize the rise and fall of the Gupta Empire.
The Gupta Empire rose slowly through diplomacy. It declined slowly because of attacks from the Huns and the Pushyamitras.
The Gupta Empire rose quickly through military conquest. It declined slowly because of attacks from the Mongols.
The Gupta Empire rose quickly through military conquest. It declined slowly because of attacks from the Huns and the Pushyamitras, as well as internal conflict. ✅
The Gupta Empire rose quickly through military conquest. It declined quickly because its military took over power to make a new empire.
Summarize the geographic extent of the Mughal and Safavid Empires.
The Mughal Empire ruled over much of South Asia, including what is now the country of India. The Safavid Empire ruled over what is now the country of Iran.
The Mughal Empire ruled over much of South Asia, including what are now the countries of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The Safavid Empire ruled over what are now the countries of Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, parts of southern Russia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. ✅
The Mughal Empire ruled over much of East Asia, including what are now the countries of China and Mongolia. The Safavid Empire ruled over what are now the countries of Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia.
The Mughal Empire ruled over much of South America, including what are now the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile. The Safavid Empire ruled over what is now the country of Mexico.
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