Question 1

In what ways can the Gupta period (320-450) truly be considered a "Golden Age"? What was the extent of the boundaries during the time? Why did the empire collapse after 550? What was the importance of the movement of culture south to the Tamil? 
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Question 2

What are the main tenets of the Hindu faith? How did the caste system strengthen the major beliefs of the society and what benefits did it offer? How did Hinduism influence Buddhism during this time period? 
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Question 3

What were the main tenets of the Buddhist faith in the Gupta period? Why did the Mahayana tradition become popular in East Asia and China? What was the importance of merit in the Buddhist faith? 
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Question 4

How did the Silk Road bring new religious ideas to central Asia from 300 to 1000 C.E.? What were the new ideas and what impact did they have on the development of Asia?
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Question 5

What is the difference between Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism? How do they differ from Theravada Buddhism? Why are there so many different strands of Buddhist tradition?
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Question 6

The "Global Perspective" section at the beginning of the chapter casts doubts on the progressive "rise of the West" interpretation for the first millennium C.E. Do you agree with this assessment? What model of historical change do you think might better fit world history in this time period?
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Question 7

Explain the major teachings of Mani. How were these teachings related to the orthodox Christian tradition and to Zoroastrianism? How did Mani view the relationship between these three traditions? 
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Question 8

What was the impact of the Arab invasions on India and Persia (Iran)? What were the conditions that made the invasions successful and what changes did contact with Islamic culture bring?
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Question 9

What aspects of the Gupta and Sasanid civilizations gave rise to the claim that they represented the high point of Indian and Persian civilizations? What contributions did each make to their respective cultures?
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Question 10

Compare and contrast the role of religion in the Parthian Empire to that of religion in the Gupta world. How did religious points of view prompt change during these eras?
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Question 11

What role did trade and contact with other cultures play in the development of Gupta India and Sasanid Persia? 
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Quiz 10: Iran and South Asia, 200 C.E 1000 C.E

In what ways can the Gupta period (320-450) truly be considered a "Golden Age"? What was the extent of the boundaries during the time? Why did the empire collapse after 550? What was the importance of the movement of culture south to the Tamil? Conceptual

What are the main tenets of the Hindu faith? How did the caste system strengthen the major beliefs of the society and what benefits did it offer? How did Hinduism influence Buddhism during this time period? Conceptual

What were the main tenets of the Buddhist faith in the Gupta period? Why did the Mahayana tradition become popular in East Asia and China? What was the importance of merit in the Buddhist faith? Conceptual

How did the Silk Road bring new religious ideas to central Asia from 300 to 1000 C.E.? What were the new ideas and what impact did they have on the development of Asia? Conceptual

What is the difference between Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism? How do they differ from Theravada Buddhism? Why are there so many different strands of Buddhist tradition? Conceptual

Explain the major teachings of Mani. How were these teachings related to the orthodox Christian tradition and to Zoroastrianism? How did Mani view the relationship between these three traditions? Conceptual

What was the impact of the Arab invasions on India and Persia (Iran)? What were the conditions that made the invasions successful and what changes did contact with Islamic culture bring? Conceptual

What aspects of the Gupta and Sasanid civilizations gave rise to the claim that they represented the high point of Indian and Persian civilizations? What contributions did each make to their respective cultures? Conceptual

Compare and contrast the role of religion in the Parthian Empire to that of religion in the Gupta world. How did religious points of view prompt change during these eras? Conceptual

What role did trade and contact with other cultures play in the development of Gupta India and Sasanid Persia? Conceptual