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India: Geography, Hinduism, Achievements, and Caste System
India: Geography, Hinduism, Achievements, and Caste System
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The key terms and concepts of Hinduism, Indian geography, and the caste system.
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Performing one's moral and religious duties is to perform one's
dharma
karma
prayers
ahimsa
2
One of the gods considered to be the "Creator" is called
Brahmin
Brahmom
Brahman
Brahma
3
Hindus believe your soul is always stuck in the same caste forever.
True
False
4
In Hinduism, what is the universal spirit which has many personalities?
Brahmin
Brahma
Brahmanism
Brahman
5
The "atman" is the Hindu name for
the holy books
the soul itself
the soul being free
the soul moving down
6
What traditionally divided Hindus into social classes?
the caste system
the cast system
the social hierarchy
the social pyramid
7
Geographers refer to India as a
subcontinent
submarine
subway
subpeninsula
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The priests and teachers at the top of the caste system were called the...
Brahman
Brahma
Batman
Brahmin
9
In more modern times, the Indian independence leader Gandhi practiced ___________, or nonviolence.
moksha
atman
ahimsa
asthma
10
Summer monsoons that blow in from the _________ are filled with moisture and bring heavy rains.
Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean
Persian Gulf
Hindu Kush Mountains
Himalaya Mountains
11
If a dalit (untouchable) were to NOT perform their dharma, they could be reincarnated as
an animal
a warrior
a stone
a Brahmin
12
Hindus believe my waters are sacred. What am I?
the Arabian Sea
the Bay of Bengal
the Ganges River
the Indus River
13
Though a caste system may be extremely unfair today, in history it helped
To keep peace and order in society
To honor the warriors and merchants
To bring riches to the government
To spread Hinduism around the world
14
Karma is the same as
The natural consequences and results of your actions
God deciding where you'll go after you die
performing good deeds
being good in your life
15
What is Sanskrit?
The ancient form of writing
The lowest level in the caste system.
Sand art
The people who invaded India.
16
What is the religion of most Indians today?
Sikhism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Jainism
17
Which natural barrier separates the subcontinent of India from the rest of Asia?
The Aryan Cascades
Eastern and Western Ghats
The Hindu-Kush and Himalaya Mountains
Bolan Pass
18
The climate of India is greatly influenced by
hurricanes
tsunamis
tornadoes
monsoon winds
19
What is the highest mountain in the world (in the modern-day country of Nepal)?
Mount Everest
Mount Rainier
K-2
Mount Olympus
20
Gandhi thought this group should have more power and be treated with respect.
the Dalit (untouchables)
the Brahmin
the Sudras
the unemployed
21
What group of people migrated to India through passes in the Hindu Kush Mountains?
The Aryans
The Africans
The people from the Indus River Valley
The people from the Ganges River Valley
22
Hindus believe that when you die, your soul is reborn into another living being. This is called
reinforce
reincarbination
reincarnation
renaissance
23
Who is the god in this image? (hint: destroy)
Ganesh
Shiva (Siva)
Brahma
Shiver
24
Once someone learns more about Hinduism, they understand how it could be considered a _________ religion.
proselytizing
monotheistic
new and recent
violent
25
The soul being released from the wheel of reincarnation, and the ultimate goal of Hindu people, is
ahimsa
karma
moksha
atman
26
Which of the following is NOT an achievement of ancient India?
inoculation
silk
metallurgy
Hindu-Arabic numerals
