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What is one reason why the Aryans are important to India's history?
They destroyed the Harappans' culture
Their leader united India under one rule and set of laws
their practices developed into Hinduism and caste system
They were the first to farm in India
2
Hindus believe there are many paths to truth. One way is through practicing
basketball
yoga
the teachings of the dharma
cooking
3
The practice of making the mind calm is...
meditation
thinking
yoga
relaxing
4
A large landmass similar to a continent but smaller is called a(n)
region
subcontinent
nation
island
5
Before he became the Buddha, he was a Hindu prince called
Asoka
Siddhartha Gautama
Chandra Gupta I
Chandragupta Maurya
6
In the center of Mohenjo-Daro, there was a fortress of public buildings called a
mall
city center
arena
citadel
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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
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Two environmental challenges posed by the Indus River are
Yearly flooding was unpredictable
Lots of fish for fishing
Many people have boats
The river would sometimes change its course
9
What central Asian people moved into India around 1500 BC?
Hitties
Brahmans
Aryans
Harappans
10
What is the main goal of people who followed Buddhism as the Buddha taught it?
reincarnation
missionary work
meditation
reaching nirvana
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Why are many Hindus vegetarians?
They worship animals.
They believe in ahimsa towards others including animals.
They own farms.
The like to eat vegetables.
12
Hindu belief in nonviolence and respect for all life is called...
Jainism
Brahmanism
Ahimsa
Hinduism
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to practice ahimsa is to practice...
non-violence
yoga
being vegetarian
violence
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What is term for the belief that a person lives many lives?
karma
meditation
reincarnation
yoga
15
The religious and moral duties of Hindus is called...
dharma
Bhagavad Gita
Mahabharata
karma
16
What is the major religion of India today?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
17
How is a person's social class determined in a caste system?
by religion
by wealth
by birth
by education
18
What is Brahmanism?
early religion that would become Islam
early religion of Hittites
early religion that would become Buddhism
early religion of Aryans
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India's climate is shaped by seasonal winds called
north winds
typhoons
trade winds
monsoons
