Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama

People overcome their desires by following the 8-Fold Path

Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism

Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires

Which statement expresses a major belief of Hinduism?

Actions in this life have important effect in the next

Which statement about the Caste system in India is most accurate

it is based on Hindu beliefs and traditions

Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire

The Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero

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Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
People overcome their desires by following the 8-Fold Path
People are born into a specific caste
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments
Followers must fast during Ramadan
2
Which geographic feature prevented ancient people from traveling into India?
Gobi Desert
Sea of Japan
Himalaya Mountains
Pacific Ocean
3
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism
Maintaining the caste system and providing education
Competition and financial success
Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
Self-determination and democracy
4
Cities of ancient India included …
Hindu-Kush and Harappa
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
Babylon and Harappa
Mohenjo-Daro and Ganges
5
This was the ruler that created the largest empire in India
Chandragupta Maurya
Samudra Gupta
Asoka
Chandra Gupta II
6
Which terms are most closely associated with the beliefs and practices of Hinduism
Torah, Monotheism, Commandments
Polytheism, karma, Nirvana
New Testament, baptism, Trinity
Vedas, reincarnation, dharma
7
Which statement expresses a major belief of Hinduism?
All Hindus make a pilgrimage to Mecca
Actions in this life have important effect in the next
The Emperor is a direct descendant of God
People are all equal in religion and society
8
Which statement about the Caste system in India is most accurate
it developed from the British colonial system
it is based on Hindu beliefs and traditions
caste system was brought to India by Mesopotamian traders
Ancient Egyptian beliefs greatly influenced the caste system
9
Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire
adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon
defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity
The Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty
The Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero
10
The geographic region in ancient India where the first civilizations began is called
Mesopotamia
The Indus River Valley
The Nile River Valley
The Deccan Plateau
11
Which group of people invaded the Indus Valley around 1750 BCE?
The Babylonians
The Huns
The Aryans
The Egyptians
12
All of the following are important features of the eightfold path except
Free your mind of evil
Practice Meditation
Read the Vedas
Control your thoughts
13
In India, the ranking of people into social classes based on birth and occupation is known as
Buddhism
Patriarchal system
Caste System
Feudal System
14
Which geographic factor is characteristic of India?
Harsh winters
A monsoon climate
Lack of natural barriers
An abundance of oil
15
Gupta mathematicians created all of the following except
Decimal System
Fractions
Zero
Arabic Numerals

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