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1
The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path are basic beliefs of...
Islam
Jainism
Buddhism
Hinduism
2
Before he became the Buddha, he was a Hindu prince called
Chandra Gupta I
Siddhartha Gautama
Chandragupta Maurya
Asoka
3
What is the major religion of India today?
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
4
How is a person's social class determined in a caste system?
by religion
by education
by wealth
by birth
5
What is an important technological invention of the Mohenjo Daro people?
Sanskrit
Sewer System
Pottery
Games and Toys
6
What is the term for the belief that a person is reborn?
meditation
karma
yoga
reincarnation
7
What is a benefit of the Himalayan Mountains being at India's Northern boarder?
Fertile Soil
Trade routes
A lack of water
Protection from invaders
8
How did archeologists find Mohenjo daro and Harappa
Accidentally found ruins
They were there
Cave paintings
The Buddha
9
The Harappan civilization did NOT feature
public buildings made of kiln dried mud bricks
a sewage system
planned cities
pyramids
10
What does Hindus believe in that Buddhists don't?
reincarnation
equality
Karma
caste system
11
What is an example of a primary source?
A Buddhism blog created in 2019
Ms. Sabatelle
Beaded necklaces found in the ruins of Mohenjo Daro
12
The Indus River Valley is located on what continent?
Africa
Asia
North America
Europe
13
A large landmass separated by geographic features is a(n)
island
region
subcontinent
nation
14
Both Buddhists and Hindus believe in practicing __________.
non-violence
violence
the Middle Path
polytheism
15
What religion did Ashoka convert to after the battle at Kalinga?
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
16
The stone seals of the Harappan are covered with
a mysterious form of writing
a coating of wax
pictures of the Himalayas
maps of Harappan cities
17
What does Buddhism and Hinduism have in common?
vedas
the Middle Way
karma
polytheism
18
What meaning does KARMA have for Hindus?
universe is controlled by many gods
one's deeds in life determine next life
each person has many lives
each person follows his or her path
19
What is the main goal of people who followed Buddhism as the Buddha taught it?
reaching nirvana
missionary work
reincarnation
meditation
20
You can move from your caste during your life time
False
True
21
Following this will allow you to reach enlightenment.
karma
Eightfold Path
Vedas
moksha
22
What do Hinduism and Buddhism NOT have in common?
believing in many gods
belief in reincarnation
developing in India
belief in karma
23
India's climate is shaped by seasonal winds called
monsoons
north winds
typhoons
trade winds
24
What do Buddhists and Hindus have in common?
teachings of the dharma
belief in reincarnation
worship of many gods
holy teachings of the Vedas
25
What message did Ashoka spread on stone pillars and cave walls called edicts?
To practice Islam
His teachings and the message of Buddhism
to be violent
To rebel against the empire
26
Under which dynasty did India experience a "golden age?"
Maurya
Gandhi
Gupta
Gautama
27
What geographic feature is the best to settle by?
Mountains
Deserts
Rivers
28
Which comes from ancient India?
concept of zero
algebra
addition and subtraction
multiplication tables
29
Which choice(s) describe the Ganges River?
Attracts millions of visitors each year
Begins in the Himalayan Mountains
All of the above
Considered Holy by the Hindu people
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What is a reason(s) Mohenjo Daro disappeared?
River changing direction
All of the above
Trade networks collapsed
Possible war
