In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?

He had edicts carved into pillars and walls

Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians

They did work others considered lowly

Part of Mohenjodaro was raised and surronded by a wall. What does this suggest about the city?

It had enemies who might attack the residents

A nomadic people who moved into India

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

The prince who became the Buddha

Hindus believe that aqcuiring good karma is needed to

Achieve fredom from the cycle of rebirth

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1
What is king Ashoka known for?
Converting to Buddhism
striclty enforcing Hammurabi's code
four edicts promoted their values, general welfare, justice, and security
Spreading Hinduism
2
Which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka reflect when he gave up hunting and became a vegetarian?
Honesty in words and actions
Awareness that everything changes
Toleration of other religions
Respect for all living things
3
In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He required conquered to convert
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls
He made speeches in many places around the empire
He had peasants teach how to read and write
4
Where was the earliest known settlements in India?
on the plateau
in the mountains
beside the rivers
near the dessert
5
True of False caste means a class, or group, in Indian society?
True
False
6
The festival of Diwali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates
The food from a good harvest
The victory of good over evil
The changing of the seasons
The long life of the wise elders
7
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are
The three most important deities
The temples where rituals were peformed
A group people from Europe
A collection of sacred texts
8
What did the Buddha discover under the bodhi tree?
A wise man who guided him
The entrance to a deep cave
Basic truths for living
A chestfilled with Jewels
9
The Buddah became enlighted by learning the causes of suffering
True
False
10
Because of its large size and its population in relation to large masses of land and water, India is called
An ecosystem
An isthmus
A subcontinent
A plateau
11
Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians
They did work others considered lowly
They had to eat a special diet
They wanted to stay pure
They shared all their goods
12
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Suffering is caused by desires
Only death can end cravings
Joy is achieved by praying
Study leads to wisdom
13
Which feature of Mohenjodaro was quite different from other settlements of that time?
Brick homes
Sewer system
Dirt roads
High wall
14
Part of Mohenjodaro was raised and surronded by a wall. What does this suggest about the city?
It had enemies who might attack the residents
It had rich people who owned the best homes
It had traders who stayed near the roads
It had religous lesders who lived separtely
15
The Kshatriyas is the highest ranked in the cast system
True
False
16
Which of the following parts of India has the most fertile farmland?
the plains along the Ganges
the Himalaya Mountains
the Deccan plateau
the Hindu Kush
17
How has the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefited India?
roads for trade routes
consistent water supply
prevention of earthquakes
protection from enemies
18
Harappan civilization, which included ancient Mohenjodaro, devoloped in the
Decan plateau
Western Ghats
Indus river valley
Ganges river valley
19
Who were the Aryans?
A group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
The highest castle in Indian society
The original tribes of Southern India
A nomadic people who moved into India
20
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
The priest who taught about the Buddha
The leader who organized the Buddha's followers
The enemy who was defeated by the Buddha
The prince who became the Buddha
21
Hindus believe that aqcuiring good karma is needed to
Achieve fredom from the cycle of rebirth
Destroy a Hidnu's social status
Perform yoga properly
Maintain the rigid castle system
22
The name "Buddha" meant one who was
All-powerful
Awakened
Sorrowful
Everlasting

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