Which of the following best describes the difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?

Theravada Buddhism follow the Buddha's teaching exactly

Which of the following concerns was of greatest importance to Siddhartha Gautama?

finding ways to eliminate human suffering

Compare the Sudras to the Kshatriyas. Which best describes how they were different?

The Sudras were servants while the Kshatriyas were warriors

Which of the following was one effect of Asoka Maurya becoming a Buddhist?

He swore to not fight any more wars

What caused many people from lower social classes to support the Buddha's teachings?

The Buddha opposed the caste system

Which of the following would Jains consider the most worthy goal in life?

to never injure or kill another living thing

India's monsoons are seasonal. What does this reveal about the monsoons?

The monsoons occur in a regular pattern.

Which of the following best describes how Hindu temples changed over time?

the temples became more complex and ornate

Why did Siddhartha Gautama leave home at age 30?

to find answers to his questions about human life

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1
Which of the following best describes the difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?
Mahayana Buddhism have rejected the Buddha's teachings
Theravada Buddhism have rejected the Buddha's teachings
Mahayana Buddhism follow the Buddha's teachings exactly
Theravada Buddhism follow the Buddha's teaching exactly
2
The most famous Buddhist cave temple is located at
Stupa
Kalidasa
Delhi
Ajanta
3
The guiding principles at the heart of Buddhism are called
the Rules for Living
the Four Noble Truths
the Enlightened Path
the Truths of Life
4
Which of the following concerns was of greatest importance to Siddhartha Gautama?
helping people worship God on a daily basis
finding ways to eliminate human suffering
meditating under a tree to gain more wisdom
encourage followers to give away their money
5
Compare the Sudras to the Kshatriyas. Which best describes how they were different?
The Sudras were rulers while the Kshatriyas were servants
The Sudras were farmers while the Kshatriyas were workers
The Sudras were servants while the Kshatriyas were warriors
The Sudras were priests while the Kshatriyas were traders
6
The science of working with metals
Sanskrit
inoculation
metallurgy
Indus
7
Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons
monsoons
astronomy
reincarnation
nirvana
8
Which of the following was one effect of Asoka Maurya becoming a Buddhist?
He fought against his brother for power
He swore to not fight any more wars
He expanded the size of his empire
He conquered many Indian kingdoms
9
The highest class in Aryan society was
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Sudras
Vaisyas
10
The mountains of northern India are called the
Aryans
Khybers
Himalayas
Indus
11
In Aryan society which of the following was of highest importance in regard to the caste system
moving to a higher level of the caste system
interacting with people of different castes
helping people from lower castes to rise up
adhering to the strict rules
12
What caused many people from lower social classes to support the Buddha's teachings?
The Buddha opposed the caste system
The Buddha supported animal sacrifice
The Buddha worked with Hindu priests
The Buddha agreed with the Brahmin rituals
13
Which of the following would Jains consider the most worthy goal in life?
to provide help and support to all creatures
to never injure or kill another living thing
to merge one's soul with the universal spirit
to always worship Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva
14
People who work to spread religious beliefs are called
monks
followers
artisans
missionaries
15
According to Hinduism, people are reborn into new physical forms, depending on one's
karma
moksha
sutra
dharma
16
A state of perfect peace
astronomy
monsoons
nirvana
reincarnation
17
In which language did Aryans write their poems and hymns?
Sanskrit
Indian
Vedic
Harappan
18
Which Indian piece of literature contains the passages called the Bhagavad Gita?
the Mahabharata
the Panchatantra
the Ramayana
the Siddheswara
19
India's monsoons are seasonal. What does this reveal about the monsoons?
The monsoons only occasionally take place.
The monsoons occur in a regular pattern.
The monsoons occur on a daily basis.
The monsoons almost never take place.
20
The study of the stars and planets
astronomy
nirvana
monsoons
reincarnation
21
Which of the following best describes how Hindu temples changed over time?
the temples were no longer made of stone
the temples became more basic and simplistic
the temples became more complex and ornate
the temples no longer included paintings inside
22
Injecting a person with a small dose of a virus
Sanskrit
Indus
metallurgy
inoculation
23
Why did Siddhartha Gautama leave home at age 30?
to help those who felt pain and suffering in life
to spread his new religious ideas to other people
to establish a religion that was better than Hinduism
to find answers to his questions about human life
24
The process of a soul being reborn in a new body
nirvana
monsoons
reincarnation
astronomy
25
What happened after the Guptas took control of India?
Hinduism became more popular
Hinduism became less popular
Indians could not practice Buddhism
Indians could not practice Jainsim

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