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1
A monk is a person who spreads his/her religious ideas to other parts of the world.
True
False
2
Metallurgy is the science and technology of metals.
False
True
3
Why did Emperor Ashoka become a Buddha and promote a policy of peace toward others?
Believed that people shouldn't be punished when found guilty of a crime.
Introuced to Buddhism by his mother, who convinced him to change religions.
Had a vision of Buddha that convinced him to treat people w/love & respect
Believed that military conquest wasn't worth death & suffering it cost.
4
Enlightenment is to train, calm, or empty the mind by focusing
True
False
5
Nirvana is a state of lasting peace and freedom from suffering
False
True
6
Hindu-Arabic numerals are the number symbols 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, and 0
True
False
7
Poet who wrote the first biography of Buddha called the
Buddhacarita
Ashvaghosa
Bindusara
Kautilya
Seleucus
8
Hindu teachings influenced Mohandas Gandhi and MLK, Jr.
False
True
9
Aesthetic means of, or related to beauty
False
True
10
Buddhism is a religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
True
False
11
Meditate is a state of perfect understanding and wisdom
False
True
12
Author of the book
Arthashastra
, which said emperors should take care of their people
Kautilya
Bindusara
Seleucus
Ashvaghosa
13
Buddhists believe that when living beings die, their souls are ______________.
dead
replaced
lost
reincarnated
14
Greek general who controlled part of India following the death of Alexander the Great
Kautilya
Ashvaghosa
Seleucus
Bindusara
15
A missionary is a person devoted to studying and teaching religious beliefs.
True
False
16
Who founded Buddhism?
Darius
Siddhartha Gautama
Mahavira
Chandragupta Maurya
17
Maurya emperor who probably expanded the empire to the south and retired after becoming a Jain
Bindusara
Ashvaghosa
Kautilya
Seleucus
18
In which of the following countries does Buddhism influence the culture today. Choose two answers.
Bhutan
Egypt
Germany
Nepal
19
A turning point is a moment in a person's life when an important change occurs.
True
False
