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A person's dharma is unique and is based on things like personality, gender, age, caste, etc.
False
True
2
Core beliefs/practices of Buddhism include ___.
compassion
simplicity
kindness
all of these are correct
3
The 3rd Noble Truth states that we can stop suffering if we ___.
follow our dharma.
stop desiring.
accept our caste.
build good karma.
4
This pic represents ___.
a dharmachakra, the symbol of Buddhism.
a dharmachakra, the symbol of Hinduism.
an Aum, the symbol of Hinduism.
an Aum, the symbol of Buddhism.
5
For Hindus, the purpose of reincarnation is so that they can __.
be prosperous.
keep trying to build perfect karma.
reach Nirvana
gain wisdom.
6
This word means "release from suffering."
Moksha
Nirvana
Samsara
Buddha
7
The Aryans were ___.
dark-skinned Harappan farmers.
untouchables.
nomadic, light-skinned invaders.
Hindu gods.
8
How can a Hindu achieve moksha?
by observing the teachings of the Buddha
by following his dharma and having perfect karma
by following the Eightfold Path
by gaining enlightenment
9
These Indus Valley people were conquered by the Aryans.
The Harappans
The Greeks
The Israelites
The Egyptians
10
___ is when an individual's soul (atman) unites with the universe's soul (Brahman).
Karma
Nirvana
Samsara
Moksha
11
How did Hinduism develop as a religion?
It was started by the god Shiva at the Ganges River.
It's the result of 1000s of years of cultural diffusion.
It began when the Buddha gained enlightenment.
It began with "the Great Renunciation."
12
Meditation is important to both Hindus and Buddhists.
False
True
13
Hindu holy books
Aryans
Vedas
Harappans
Monsoons
14
Who founded the religion of Hinduism?
The Buddha
There is no one person who started the religion.
The Dalai Lama
Siddhartha Gautama
15
This pic represents ___.
an Aum, the symbol of Hinduism.
a dharmachakra, the symbol of Buddhism.
an Aum, the symbol of Buddhism.
a dharmachakra, the symbol of Hinduism.
16
The Hindu word for "reincarnation" is ___.
Brahman
samsara
dharma
pariah
17
Of the 5 major world religions, which is oldest?
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
18
The __ are social outcasts or "untouchables."
Brahmins
monsoons
Aryans
pariah
19
The section of the Ganges River at Varanasi is the holiest site in Hinduism.
True
False
20
The sum of all of a person's good and bad deeds make up his ___.
atman
karma
dharma
samsara
21
Why are many Hindus vegetarian?
All of these are correct.
Some Hindu gods are in animal form
They believe animals have souls.
They believe humans can be reincarnated as animals.
22
A person's dharma is his path in life--his sacred duty.
True
False
23
A "precept" is a principle or rule to live by.
True
False
24
Once you have bad karma, you're doomed--there's no way to improve it.
True
False
25
The Harappan civilization is known for ___.
sophisticated plumbing.
all of these choices.
uniform streets
extensive city planning.
26
"Aryan" means ___.
untouchable
enlightened one
noble or noble one
hightest caste
27
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Precepts?
Don't do drugs or drink enough to cloud your mind.
Do not lie or be unkind.
Don't harm or kill any living being.
Honor your mother and father.
28
Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha.
True
False
29
The 2nd Noble Truth states that we suffer because ___.
we're not united with Brahman.
we deserve it.
suffering is the only way to earn salvation.
we have desires/wants.
30
___ are at the highest level of the caste system.
Pariah
Merchants/Artisans
Brahmins/Priests
Kings/Warriors
31
All of the Hindu gods are aspects of the supreme god, Brahman.
True
False
32
____ determines the quality of a person's next life.
Samsara
Karma
Moksha
Dharma
33
A __ is a rigid (inflexible) system of social organization.
class system
Varna
caste system
pariah
34
___ means "enlightened one."
Nirvana
Aryan
Buddha
Siddhartha
35
The soul of the universe and supreme god of Hinduism is ___.
Brahman
Pariah
Samsara
Dharma
36
According to the 1st Noble Truth of Buddhism, all life is ___.
suffering.
eternal.
a cosmic joke.
beautiful.
37
The cycle of reincarnation never ends.
False
True
38
Siddhartha Gautama was born as a prince in India.
False
True
39
What is the spiritual goal of every Hindu?
to reach the Brahmin level of the caste system
to achieve enlightenment
to meet the Dalai Lama
to unite their soul (atman) with the universe's soul (Brahman)
40
The Buddha approved of the caste system.
False
True
41
Most of the people in this unit lived ___.
in the Indus River Valley.
in the Nile River Valley
in the Fertile Crescent
in Africa
