Ancient India Lesson 2: Religions of Ancient India

Question 1

Which Indian faith has followers who emphasize nonviolence and respect for all living things.

Accepted Answer

Jainism

Question 2

In Hinduism, the one universal spirit, or creator, is called what?

Accepted Answer

Brahman

Question 3

What is the personal duty one must follow to be a better being in the next life?

Accepted Answer

dharma

Question 4

Which is one of the oldest religions in the world & is the world's 3rd largest religion today?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 5

What is an emotional or spiritual state of perfect peace and happiness?

Accepted Answer

nirvana

Question 6

The Buddha believed the only way to find truth was to give up what?

Accepted Answer

all desires

Question 7

What is the rebirth of the soul called?

Accepted Answer

reincarnation

Question 8

Who were the two groups of Buddhists who spread the Buddha's ideas to Southeast Asia?

Accepted Answer

Theravada & Mahayana

Question 9

What force decides the forms and status people will be reborn into in their next lives?

Accepted Answer

karma

Question 10

Who founded Buddhism during the 500's B.C.?

Accepted Answer

Siddhartha Gautama

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