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1
How is a person's social class determined in a caste system?
by wealth
by education
by job
by religion
2
India's climate is shaped by seasonal winds called
trade winds
monsoons
typhoons
north winds
3
What is the major religion of India today?
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Chritisnaty
4
What is Brahmanism?
early religion that would become Buddhism
early religion of Aryans
early religion of Hittites
early religion that would become Islam
5
A large landmass similar to a continent but smaller is called a(n)
nation
island
region
subcontinent
6
What central Asian people moved into India around 1500 BC?
Harappans
Hitties
Brahmans
Aryans
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The collected teachings of the Buddha are called the
Bhagavad Gita
karma
dharma
Mahabharata
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The Harappan civilization did NOT feature
large public buildings
pyramids
planned cities
a sewerage system
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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
their practices developed into Hinduism and caste system
They destroyed the Harappans' culture
Their leader united India under one rule and set of laws
10
What do Hinduism and Buddhism NOT have in common?
spreading through trade
belief in reincarnation
worship of gods and goddesses
developing in India
11
What is the Bhagavad Gita?
story of the Aryans' conquest of the Harappans
the Buddhist's guide to enlightenment
one of the most important texts in Hinduism
ancient guide to meditation and yoga
12
What is the main goal of people who followed Buddhism as the Buddha taught it?
meditation
reincarnation
reaching nirvana
missionary work
13
The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path are basic beliefs of...
Buddhism
Jainism
Hinduism
Brahmanism
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What do Buddhists and Hindus have in common?
teachings of the dharma
belief in reincarnation
worship of many gods
holy teachings of the Vedas
15
What meaning does KARMA have for Hindus?
each person follows his or her path
one's deeds in life determine next life
universe is controlled by many gods
each person has many lives
16
Under which ruler did India experience a "golden age?"
Mohandas Gandhi
Siddhartha Gautama
Chandra Gupta II
Chandragupta Maurya
17
Before he became the Buddha, he was a Hindu prince called
Chandragupta Maurya
Asoka
Chandra Gupta I
Siddhartha Gautama
18
Which comes from ancient India?
multiplication tables
algebra
addition and subtraction
numerals 1 through 9
19
The Saraswati River probably dried up because of
earthquakes
tornadoes
volcanic eruptions
monsoons
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The stone seals of the Harappan are covered with
pictures of the Himalayas
a coating of wax
maps of Harappan cities
a mysterious form of writing
