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1
The 3 most important gods of the Hindu faith are Brahma, _____, and ______.
Karma, Dharma
Dharma, Vishnu
Vishnu, Shiva
Shiva, Karma
2
_____ refers to religious & moral duty. Adherence allows movement up to next caste at next life
Karma
Brahmanism
Samsara
Dharma
3
The purpose of the caste system was to:
separate people into categories of society
realize that all of life involves suffering
give people something to believe in
give money to the rich and none to the poor
4
In Buddhism, the goal is to reach a state of happiness and peace free of suffering called what?
Nineveh
Nirvana
Heaven
Paradise
5
Who was at the top of the Caste System?
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Sudras
6
While HIndus and Buddhists share several concepts within their religion, only Hindus are _____
varied
godly
polytheistic
monotheistic
7
One key difference in the social class structureof India from other civilizations was what?
it was not possible to move between classes
It was easy for a low class person to join the upper class
farmers were in the highest class
most people were in the upper classes
8
A person at the bottom of the caste system is referred to as a _____.
plebian
untouchable
lower class
undesirable
9
By living right in current caste Hindus believe they may move up to next caste through _______
restoration
nirvana
rebirth
reincarnation
10
How did the Ancient India's citizens make most of their money?
growing crops
taking it from other nations
trade with surrounding countries
They found gold.
11
The earliest civilizations were always built near what major geographical feature?
River Valleys
Grassy Plains
Sea Coasts
Mountains
12
What aspect of Buddhism made it popular and ableto spread out of India and into other places?
It welcomed all people regardless of social class
It had free food and drink at the temples every day
It was easy to follow the teachings and reach enlightenment
You could get rich following the teachings
13
In Hinduism, the cycle of death and rebirth needed to reach the afterlife is known as what?
rejuvenation
restoration
revelation
reincarnation
14
The 3 seasons of India are Winter, Summer, and ___________, a word that means shifting _______
rain, winds
monsoon, winds
monsoon, rain
rain, monsoon
15
A collection of poems, hymns, myths, & rituals written by Aryan priests were known as the:
epics
Vedas
Torah
Varnas
16
What do we call the practice of sitting quietly and clearing the mind of thought.
meditation
prayer
worship
sanskrit
17
The Ganges is considered Holy because bathing in it provides what?
washing of sins
Indulgence
Baptism of spirit
Nirvana
18
What are two similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Final state based on social class and importance of yoga
Belief in cycle of rebirth and a final state of peace
Have multiple gods and rely on meditation
Started in India and teach nonviolence towards all lifeforms
19
An early Indian contribution to civilization was the introducing the concept of what number?
100
10
0
5
20
Siddhartha Gautama founded the religion of Buddhism and became called what?
The Teacher
The Leader
The Buddha
The Prophet
21
What group of people are the rulers and warriors in the Caste System?
Sudras
Brahmins
Vaishyas
Kshatriyas
22
What is Dharma?
lasting effects of bad deeds
A Hindu god
responsibilities and duties
The main river in India
23
Buddhism teaches that human suffering is caused by people having what?
Conflicts
Wants or Desires
Needs
Problems
24
What is a guru?
a spiritual teacher
an untouchable
a prophet
a priest
25
What is important about the Himalayas?
They are the tallest in the world.
They are a geographic boundary.
They serve as a source of protection.
All 3 are correct.
26
Buddhism teaches the 4 noble __ that state: In life there is __ that's caused by wrong motives
truths, sin
facts, pain
promises, suffering
truths, suffering
27
Who was at the bottom of the Caste System?
Kshatriyas
Brahmins
Vaishyas
Sudras
28
Civilizations in Ancient India were built around which two rivers?
Indus and Ganges
Tigris and Euphrates
Ibis and Gorilla
Saraswati and Brahmaputra
29
What group in ancient India were outside the social class structure & did jobs others wouldn't?
Untouchables
Sudras
Jitas
Dirty Ones
30
The writing system of the Aryan people used to write the sacred Hindu texts is called what?
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
Hebrew
Sanskrit
31
What was a major innovation of cities in theIndus civilization that was not found elsewhere?
Having a public building in the city center
Indoor bathrooms and a sewage system
Using picture stamps as a type of signature
Use of sun-dried bricks for construction
32
What is one difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Any can get nirvana but Hindu say only Brahmins reach heaven
Hindus use Vedas while Buddhists use Buddha's teachings
Hinduism has no founder while Buddhism was founded by Buddha
Hindus believe in rebirth but Buddhists do not
33
What yearly weather event did the people of Ancient India rely upon for most of their water?
The Monsoons
The Typhoons
The Tornadoes
The Hurricanes
34
What popular form of exercise was practiced in ancient India?
Yoga
Roller blading
Cricket
Tai Chi
35
Major contributions of the Indian civilization include:
monotheism, proverbs, and psalms
embalming, fractions, and paper
the number zero, dentistry, and the idea of infinity
the wheel, astronomy, and the sailboat
36
2 of the oldest known Indian Civilizations, Harappa & Mohenjo-Dara, were built along this river
Indus
Ganges
Krishna
Niger
