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1
Which comes from ancient India?
algebra
addition and subtraction
multiplication tables
numerals 1 through 9
2
A large landmass similar to a continent but smaller is called a(n)
subcontinent
nation
region
island
3
India's climate is shaped by seasonal winds called
trade winds
north winds
typhoons
monsoons
4
The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path are basic beliefs of...
Buddhism
Hinduism
Jainism
Brahmanism
5
What meaning does KARMA have for Hindus?
each person has many lives
universe is controlled by many gods
each person follows his or her path
one's deeds in life determine next life
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What is term for the belief that a person lives many lives?
karma
reincarnation
yoga
meditation
7
The collected teachings of the Buddha are called the
dharma
Mahabharata
karma
Bhagavad Gita
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What is Brahmanism?
early religion of Hittites
early religion that would become Buddhism
early religion that would become Islam
early religion of Aryans
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Under which ruler did India experience a "golden age?"
Chandragupta Maurya
Siddhartha Gautama
Chandra Gupta II
Mohandas Gandhi
10
What do Hinduism and Buddhism NOT have in common?
spreading through trade
developing in India
worship of gods and goddesses
belief in reincarnation
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What do Buddhists and Hindus have in common?
holy teachings of the Vedas
worship of many gods
belief in reincarnation
teachings of the dharma
12
The Harappan civilization did NOT feature
pyramids
planned cities
a sewerage system
large public buildings
13
to practice ahimsa is to practice...
non-violence
violence
yoga
being vegetarian
14
The stone seals of the Harappan are covered with
a mysterious form of writing
a coating of wax
maps of Harappan cities
pictures of the Himalayas
15
What is the main goal of people who followed Buddhism as the Buddha taught it?
missionary work
reaching nirvana
meditation
reincarnation
16
What central Asian people moved into India around 1500 BC?
Brahmans
Harappans
Hitties
Aryans
17
Before he became the Buddha, he was a Hindu prince called
Siddhartha Gautama
Chandragupta Maurya
Asoka
Chandra Gupta I
18
How is a person's social class determined in a caste system?
by religion
by education
by birth
by wealth
19
What is the major religion of India today?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Chritisnaty
Islam
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What is one reason why the Aryans are important to India's history?
their practices developed into Hinduism and caste system
They were the first to farm in India
Their leader united India under one rule and set of laws
They destroyed the Harappans' culture
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What is the Bhagavad Gita?
ancient guide to meditation and yoga
story of the Aryans' conquest of the Harappans
the Buddhist's guide to enlightenment
one of the most important texts in Hinduism
