The caste system influenced traditional rural Indian society by

limiting social and economic progress

Believers of Hinduism are expected to

fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation

The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by

learning to give up self desires

The Japanese feudal system and the Hindu caste system are similar in that both systems

developed a rigid class structure

Why did civilizations develop in valleys of rivers such as the Nile, Indus, Tigris?

River valleys provided a source of fresh water and farmland

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1
The caste system influenced traditional rural Indian society by
reducing the power of landowners
contributing to greater social mobility
limiting social and economic progress
promoting political instability
2
In India what aspect of society has been heavily impacted by religious beliefs, and tradition?
caste system
parliamentary government
urbanization
policy of neutrality
3
In the traditional Hindu caste system the status of a person is determined by
power
education
wealth
birth
4
The introduction of Buddhism into China and of Islam into Indonesia are examples of
ethnocentrism
interdependence
social mobility
cultural diffusion
5
Which belief system is most closely associated with the terms Four Noble Truths and nirvana?
Buddhism
Shinto
Judaism
Christianity
6
Believers of Hinduism are expected to
fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation
complete a pilgrimage to Mecca
follow the Eightfold Path to achieve enlightenment
obey the Ten Commandments
7
In the practice of religion the 10 Commandments are to Christianity as the Eightfold Path is to
Buddhism
Daoism
Shinto
Islam
8
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
following the Ten Commandments
worshipping Allah as the one true god
being baptized and confirmed
learning to give up self desires
9
The Japanese feudal system and the Hindu caste system are similar in that both systems
promoted social mobility
resulted in economic opportunities for the lower classes
encouraged the people to take part in government
developed a rigid class structure
10
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
The soul can be reincarnated
people should pray five times a day
everyone should have the same social status
11
The caste system in India was characterized by
the right of people to choose their occupations
a lack of social mobility
toleration for various religious beliefs
equality between men and women
12
Which factor led to the prosperity and success of the world’s early civilizations?
acceptance of gender equality
location in river valleys
formation of democratic governments
development of monotheism
13
Which river is most closely associated with Hinduiusm?
Yellow
Tigris
Nile
Ganges
14
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
relying on divine help
doing good deeds
eliminating selfish desires
making pilgrimages to Mecca
15
India's earliest civilizations were located in
coastal regions
mountainous areas
river valleys
dry steppes
16
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
urban planning
dynastic rule
social equality
monotheism
17
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
making pilgrimages to Mecca
relying on divine help
eliminating selfish desires
doing good deeds
18
Why did civilizations develop in valleys of rivers such as the Nile, Indus, Tigris?
The river valleys provided areas for recreation
The rivers aided in the exploration of new territories
River valleys provided a source of fresh water and farmland
The rivers provided power for industries

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Indus Valley/Buddhism/Hinduism

18 termsStudBud Administration15 plays

Indus Valley/Buddhism/Hinduism

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Questions 18

Answers

1
The caste system influenced traditional rural Indian society by
reducing the power of landowners
contributing to greater social mobility
limiting social and economic progress
promoting political instability
2
In India what aspect of society has been heavily impacted by religious beliefs, and tradition?
caste system
parliamentary government
urbanization
policy of neutrality
3
In the traditional Hindu caste system the status of a person is determined by
power
education
wealth
birth
4
The introduction of Buddhism into China and of Islam into Indonesia are examples of
ethnocentrism
interdependence
social mobility
cultural diffusion
5
Which belief system is most closely associated with the terms Four Noble Truths and nirvana?
Buddhism
Shinto
Judaism
Christianity
6
Believers of Hinduism are expected to
fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation
complete a pilgrimage to Mecca
follow the Eightfold Path to achieve enlightenment
obey the Ten Commandments
7
In the practice of religion the 10 Commandments are to Christianity as the Eightfold Path is to
Buddhism
Daoism
Shinto
Islam
8
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
following the Ten Commandments
worshipping Allah as the one true god
being baptized and confirmed
learning to give up self desires
9
The Japanese feudal system and the Hindu caste system are similar in that both systems
promoted social mobility
resulted in economic opportunities for the lower classes
encouraged the people to take part in government
developed a rigid class structure
10
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
The soul can be reincarnated
people should pray five times a day
everyone should have the same social status
11
The caste system in India was characterized by
the right of people to choose their occupations
a lack of social mobility
toleration for various religious beliefs
equality between men and women
12
Which factor led to the prosperity and success of the world’s early civilizations?
acceptance of gender equality
location in river valleys
formation of democratic governments
development of monotheism
13
Which river is most closely associated with Hinduiusm?
Yellow
Tigris
Nile
Ganges
14
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
relying on divine help
doing good deeds
eliminating selfish desires
making pilgrimages to Mecca
15
India's earliest civilizations were located in
coastal regions
mountainous areas
river valleys
dry steppes
16
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
urban planning
dynastic rule
social equality
monotheism
17
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
making pilgrimages to Mecca
relying on divine help
eliminating selfish desires
doing good deeds
18
Why did civilizations develop in valleys of rivers such as the Nile, Indus, Tigris?
The river valleys provided areas for recreation
The rivers aided in the exploration of new territories
River valleys provided a source of fresh water and farmland
The rivers provided power for industries