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Question 1

What is the process of rebirth called?

Accepted Answer

reincarnation

Question 2

Astronomy, Algebra, Inoculations, _________________________. What word best fits in the blank?

Accepted Answer

Hindu-Arabic numerals

Question 3

What was one of the main cities of the Indus River Valley?

Accepted Answer

Harappa

Question 4

What caused Buddhism to diffuse (spread) to other parts of Asia, including China?

Accepted Answer

Missionaries

Question 5

In what river valley did the Ancient Indian people first begin domestication and irrigation?

Accepted Answer

Indus River Valley

Question 6

What is the main belief of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Desire is the cause of suffering

Question 7

What is Buddhism's care beliefs based on?

Accepted Answer

Four Noble Truths

Question 8

Who is considered to be the universal spirit in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Brahman

Question 9

Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras: what do these words represent?

Accepted Answer

India's caste system

Question 10

What does the word "classical" mean?

Accepted Answer

a time of political stability that led to creativity

Question 11

If someone is getting an inoculation, what is happening to them?

Accepted Answer

They are getting a small dose of a viris

Question 12

What are the effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul called?

Accepted Answer

karma

Question 13

What is the largest religion in India today?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 14

What important religions/philosophies began in India?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism and Buddhism

Question 15

What is the religious book of Hinduism called?

Accepted Answer

Vedas

Question 16

What was the focus of art, literature, and architecture during classical India?

Accepted Answer

religion

Question 17

Who was Asoka?

Accepted Answer

An Indian king who spread Buddhism

Question 18

Hinduism is considered a ________________.

Accepted Answer

Polytheistic Religion

Question 19

What is a subcontinent?

Accepted Answer

large landmass separated from continent by physical features

Question 20

What is the goal of people who practice Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

To end suffering and reach peace

Question 21

What was the writing system of ancient India?

Accepted Answer

Sanskrit

Question 22

Who was the founder of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

No one

Question 23

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Siddhartha Gautama

Question 24

Vijay died and was born again as a Hindu prince. What can you infer about Vijay?

Accepted Answer

He has been reincarnated

Question 25

Which mountains separate India from the rest of Asia?

Accepted Answer

Himalaya mountains

Question 26

Which of Buddha's teachings led people to enlightenment and eventually nirvana?

Accepted Answer

The Eightfold Path

Question 27

India's climate is influenced by seasonal wind patterns. What are these called?

Accepted Answer

Monsoon Winds

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