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The caste system divided Indian society into groups based on birth, wealth, or occupation.
FALSE
TRUE
2
Which of the following describes how Hindu temples changed in the Gupta period?
The temples were built without towers.
The temples became more complex.
The temples became more basic and simplistic.
The temples no longer included carvings of gods.
3
Which of the following events happened last?
Siddhartha Gautama became disenchanted with life.
Siddhartha Gautama gained insight into human suffering.
Siddhartha Gautama meditated underneath a tree.
Siddhartha Gautama wandered through forests for years.
4
We know names of several Indian artists as well as the members of Gupta society who paid them
FALSE
TRUE
5
After Asoka converted to Buddhism
his empire began to fall apart.
he retired to a monastery.
planned to conquer neighboring kingdoms to spread Buddhism.
he promised to fight no more wars of conquest.
6
Which of the following describes Theravada Buddhism?
Theravada Buddhism is based on the teachings of Mahariva.
Theravada Buddhists have rejected the Buddha's teachings.
Theravada Buddhism is the largest branch of Buddhism today.
Theravada Buddhists follow the Buddha's teachings exactly.
7
After years of division, India was reunited during the
Gupta dynasty.
Aryan period.
Mauryan dynasty.
Asoka period.
8
How did Siddhartha Gautama seek answers to his questions?
He had discussions with wise people.
He spent several years wandering around India.
All of the above
He spent much of his time meditating.
9
Both Harappa and Mohenjo Daro were located near the
city of Bodh Gaya.
Arabian Sea.
Indus River.
Thar Desert. b. Arabian Sea.
10
The most powerful king of the Mauryan Empire was
Candragupta Maurya.
Kalidasa.
Mahariva.
Asoka.
11
Which of the following statements describes the Aryan system of government?
It did not allow local leaders.
It was led by scholars who could write.
Its leaders were often skilled warriors.
It was based on a strong central government.
12
According to Buddha, how could people reach nirvana?
by accepting their place in the world
by following the eight-fold path
by reincarnation into a higher form
by practicing nonviolence
13
Harappans’ contact with other cultures was mostly in the form of
religious missions.
trade.
tourism.
diplomacy.
14
The Gupta Empire was eventually defeated by the Huns from Central Asia.
FALSE
TRUE
15
According to Buddha’s teachings, suffering comes from
the negative karma that we have built.
acts of the gods.
the fallen state of humanity.
our desires for pleasure and material goods.
16
Indian astronomers were aware of
other solar systems.
the distances between planets.
inoculation techniques.
the fact that the sun is a star.
17
Which people originally memorized their poems and hymns?
the Harappans
the Mauryans
the Aryans
the Guptas
18
the division of Indian society into groups
Group system
wrong system
division system
caste system
19
Much of what we know about the Aryans comes from
the sutras.
archaeology.
Harappan writings.
the Vedas.
20
What is the largest religion in India today?
Jainism
BuddhisM
traditional religions
Hinduism
21
The Buddha supported the caste system in order to win followers among the masses.
FALSE
TRUE
22
What fact supports the idea that the Harappans were skilled engineers?
The Harappans used wheeled vehicles for transportation.
The Harappans’ two main cities were remarkably similar.
The Harappans had a writing system.
The Harappans built extensive sewer systems in their cities.
23
In what way was the caste system changeable?
A group of families could decide to form a new caste.
Entire castes could gain or lose favor in society
could change castes by marrying someone ofa different caste
Entire castes could become untouchables.
24
According to early Hindu teachings, women
could not attain salvation in their current lives.
were not permitted to study the Vedas.
were equal to men.
should not be restricted.
25
the process of a soul being reborn in a new body
karma
reincarnation
nirvana
dharma
26
Which of the following is not included in the Vedic texts?
reflections on the Vedas by religious people
historical accounts of the Aryan migration
descriptions of how to perform sacrifices
hymns to gods
27
conclusion that can be drawn from a Harappan statue of a man with elaborate clothes and jewelry
Harappan society had an upper class.
Harappans were skilled engineers.
Harappans had kings and a strong central government.
Harappans placed a high value on appearance.
28
The Vedas are collections of poems, hymns, myths, and rituals written by Aryan priests.
FALSE
TRUE
29
Siva the Destroyer and Vishnu the Preserver are examples of
Hindu gods.
Buddha’s early followers.
Gupta rulers.
characters in the Panchatantra.
30
Siddhartha Gautama began his life as
the son of a priest.
the son of a laborer.
an orphan in a monastery.
a rich prince.
31
In Aryan society, which of the following was highest importance in regard to the caste system?
interacting with people of different castes
helping people from lower castes to rise up
adhering to the strict rules of the caste system
moving to a higher level of the caste system
32
Buddhist ideas were appealing to people in all levels of society.
FALSE
TRUE
33
Which Indian piece of literature contains the passages called the Bhagavad Gita?
the Siddheswara
the Ramayana
the Mahabharata
the Panchatantra
34
Aryan rajas tended to fight amongst themselves often.
TRUE
FALSE
35
The Panchatantra is
the story of 2 families’ struggle for control of a kingdom.
a collection of long passages about Hindu beliefs.
the story of prince Rama’s battle with demons.
a collection of stories intended to teach lessons.
36
According to Hinduism, people are reborn into new physical forms depending on a person's
moksha.
dharma.
karma.
sutra.
37
Aryan society was very similar to Harappan society.
TRUE
FALSE
38
going without food
meditating
relaxing
nirvana
fasting
39
a major river flowing through India
Huang He
Nile
Euphrates
Indus
40
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Vedic texts and the Vedas?
Vedic texts were a collection of thoughts about the Vedas.
Vedic texts contained the same sacred hymns as the Vedas.
The Vedas were based on the teachings in the Vedic texts.
The Vedas described how Aryans should use the Vedic texts.
41
the science of working with metals
<span style="font-size: 11px;">steel worker</span>
ironology
plumber
metallurgy
42
Stupas are important to Buddhists because
they were blessed by the Buddha.
they have edicts carved into them.
they have images of the Buddha carved on them.
they hold sacred items from the life of the Buddha.
43
Which of the following phrases best describe the Mauryan Empire?
a loose government, large army, no taxes
a localized government, no army, heavy taxes
a complex central government, large army, heavy taxes
a complex central government, small army, low taxes
44
The ancient Indians can boast of few significant achievements.
FALSE
TRUE
45
The numbers we used today were created by
Aryan priests.
Indian scholars.
the Huns.
the Harappans.
46
The Harappa civilization thrived from
2300 BC to 1700 BC.
AD 320 to AD 480.
320 BC to 184 BC.
500 BC to 200 BC.
47
What happened after the Guptas took control of India?
Hinduism became less popular.
Indians could not practice Jainism.
Hinduism became more popular.
Indians could not practice Buddhism.
48
According to Hindu tradition, after a person dies,
their soul becomes part of the universe.
they achieve moksha or salvation.
they must approach the throne of Vishnu.
they are reborn into a new physical form.
49
Paintings of the Buddha were forbidden in temples.
FALSE
TRUE
50
language of Ancient India
Chinese
Quechua
Spanish
Sanskrit
51
a military leader who seized control of northern India
Candragupta Maurya
Atahualpa
Asoka
Cotes
52
the force created by a person's actions
religion
karma
nirvana
dharma
53
people who spread their religious beliefs
missionaries
priests
artisans
moks
54
What was the Gupta policy on religion?
they only allowed the practice of Hinduism
they didn't care about it
Hinduism main religion,but supported other religions as well
they supported no religions
55
The highest-ranking varna was
the Kshatriyas.
the Vaisyas.
the untouchables.
the Brahmins.
56
With which of the following statements would the Buddha likely disagree?
Nirvana is achieved by overcoming ignorance and desire.
Suffering comes from not having what one wants.
Suffering and unhappiness are a part of human life.
Contentment springs from gaining what one wants.
57
Hinduism taught that each person has a duty to
meditate daily.
spread the teachings of the Vedas.
accept his or her place in the world.
practice nonviolence
58
According to tradition, Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment while
meditating under a tree.
listening to Mahariva.
fasting at a pilgrimage site.
giving his first sermon.
59
injecting a person with a small dose of a virus
poison
innoculation
sickening
healing
60
A basic concept in Jainism is
acceptance of one’s place in the world.
meditation
nonviolence
karma
