Question: In what epic poem does the god Krishna teach a prince about duty?

Answer: Bhagavad-Gita

Question: Which religion considers the epic poem about Krishna one of the most important texts?

Answer: Hinduism

Question: In Hinduism, what is the role of reincarnation in achieving moksha?

Answer: Reincarnation allows one to work toward moksha through several lifetimes.

Question: How are Hindu beliefs related to the caste system in India?

Answer: To Hindus, all existence is ranked.

Question: How did the development of the caste system affect society in India?

Answer: ensured equality among men and women of the same class, ensured job specialization, provided a stable social structure

Question: Which characteristic helped make the Gupta Empire a golden age?

Answer: adoption of a social caste system

Question: A thesis statement about Asoka’s rule would connect which phrases?

Answer: governs by moral example, a golden age dawns

Question: How did the joint family enrich connections between its members across generations?

Answer: by performing rituals that honor the family’s ancestors

Question: How did mountain passes influence the rise and decline of ancient Indian empires?

Answer: They allowed invading foreign armies access to northern India.

Question: What did Sargon II, Darius I, Chandragupta Maurya, and Shi Huangdi have in common?

Answer: They united lands under one rule.