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Duplicate of Ancient India
Duplicate of Ancient India
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A large landmass isolated or separated from the rest of a continent is called a(n)
region
island
subcontinent
nation
2
The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path are basic beliefs of...
Brahmanism
Buddhism
Jainism
Hinduism
3
Which religion believes every living thing has a soul and a temporary physical body?
Christianity
Jainism
Islam
Hinduism
4
What are the Vedas?
the most important texts in Hinduism
the Buddhist's guide to enlightenment
ancient guide to meditation and yoga
story of the Aryans' conquest of the Harappans
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Who is a member of the Brahman class?
King or Raja
Warriors
Priests
Common Folk
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What is one reason why the Aryans are important to India's history?
They were the first to farm in India
They destroyed the Harappans' culture
their practices developed into Hinduism and caste system
Their leader united India under one rule and set of laws
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What central Asian people moved into India around 1500 BC?
Aryans
Harappans
Brahmans
Hitties
8
What meaning does KARMA have for Hindus?
each person follows his or her path
one's deeds in life determine next life
each person has many lives
universe is controlled by many gods
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What do Hinduism and Buddhism NOT have in common?
developing in India
Founded by a member of royalty
belief in reincarnation
worship of gods and goddesses
10
The stone seals of the Harappan are covered with
maps of Harappan cities
a mysterious form of writing
a coating of wax
pictures of the Himalayas
11
What do Jainism and Hinduism have in common?
belief in reincarnation
holy teachings of the Vedas
teachings of the dharma
Same Founder
12
What is term for the belief that a person lives many lives?
yoga
reincarnation
meditation
karma
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How is a person's social class determined in a caste system?
by wealth
by education
by religion
by birth
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The Harappan civilization did NOT feature
large public buildings
a sewerage system
planned cities
pyramids
15
The practice of using peaceful actions to make a change is called ...
being vegetarian
yoga
violence
non-violence
16
What is the main goal of people who followed Buddhism as the Buddha taught it?
missionary work
reincarnation
meditation
reaching nirvana
17
Mohenjo-Daro was an example of Urban Planning because...
There were 2 story homes
There were temples
The city was planned on a grid system
It was a city
18
India's climate is shaped by seasonal winds called
trade winds
north winds
typhoons
monsoons
19
Before he became the Buddha, he was a Hindu prince called
Asoka
Chandra Gupta I
Chandragupta Maurya
Siddhartha Gautama
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Which comes from ancient India?
Paper
Urban Planning
Cuneiform
Pyramids
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What is the major religion of India today?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
