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1
The Harappan civilization did NOT feature
pyramids
planned cities
a sewerage system
large public buildings
2
Do rewarding work is the ___________ idea of the eight fold path
Right intention
Right View
Right action
Right concentration
3
Tell the truth & do not speak badly of others is considered to be the ____________ idea of the eight fold path
right speech
right view
right concentration
right intention
4
What is the Bhagavad Gita?
story of the Aryans' conquest of the Harappans
one of the most important texts in Hinduism
ancient guide to meditation and yoga
the Buddhist's guide to enlightenment
5
What is the main goal of people who followed Buddhism as the Buddha taught it?
missionary work
meditation
reincarnation
reaching nirvana
6
The postal system was an achievement under the __________ empire.
Ashoka
Gupta
Mauryan
Aryan
7
Which of the following religions is the oldest?
Hinduism
Christianity
Taoism
Rastafari Movement
8
How did religion influence ancient Indian art?
art and sculpture were based on religion and the gods
paintings and sculptures were only for religious temples
only paintings were allowed of the gods
religion didn't allow art
9
What River in India Has Religous Properties?
Nile River
Ganges River
Indus River
Gadavari River
10
What meaning does KARMA have for Hindus?
universe is controlled by many gods
each person follows his or her path
one's deeds in life determine next life
each person has many lives
11
The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path are basic beliefs of...
Hinduism
Buddhism
Jainism
Brahmanism
12
Under which ruler did India experience a "golden age?"
Chandragupta Maurya
Mohandas Gandhi
Siddhartha Gautama
Samdura Gupta
13
What do Hinduism and Buddhism NOT have in common?
developing in India
belief in reincarnation
worship of gods and goddesses
spreading through trade
14
What is the major religion of India today?
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
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What is one reason why the Aryans are important to India's history?
They were the first to farm in India
They destroyed the Harappans' culture
their practices developed into Hinduism and caste system
Their leader united India under one rule and set of laws
16
A large landmass similar to a continent but smaller is called a(n)
nation
region
subcontinent
island
17
Which comes from ancient India?
algebra
addition and subtraction
numerals 1 through 9
multiplication tables
18
What central Asian people moved into India around 1500 BC?
Brahmans
Hitties
Harappans
Aryans
19
How is a person's social class determined in a caste system?
by wealth
by religion
by education
by birth
20
The Vedas are the written language of the Aryans.
True
False
21
What do Buddhists and Hindus have in common?
worship of many gods
teachings of the dharma
holy teachings of the Vedas
belief in reincarnation
22
India's climate is shaped by seasonal winds called
north winds
monsoons
typhoons
trade winds
23
What is term for the belief that a person lives many lives?
reincarnation
karma
yoga
meditation
24
Before he became the Buddha, he was a Hindu prince called
Chandra Gupta I
Asoka
Siddhartha Gautama
Chandragupta Maurya
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to practice ahimsa is to practice...
being vegetarian
yoga
non-violence
violence
