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1
A large landmass similar to a continent but smaller is called a(n)
nation
subcontinent
island
region
2
The Harappan civilization did NOT feature
a sewerage system
pyramids
planned cities
large public buildings
3
What is the major religion of India today?
Buddhism
Chritisnaty
Islam
Hinduism
4
Which comes from ancient India?
addition and subtraction
algebra
multiplication tables
numerals 1 through 9
5
What is the main goal of people who followed Buddhism as the Buddha taught it?
meditation
reincarnation
missionary work
reaching nirvana
6
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
Their leader united India under one rule and set of laws
They destroyed the Harappans' culture
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What do Hinduism and Buddhism NOT have in common?
worship of gods and goddesses
belief in reincarnation
developing in India
spreading through trade
8
The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path are basic beliefs of...
Brahmanism
Jainism
Hinduism
Buddhism
9
The collected teachings of the Buddha are called the
Bhagavad Gita
Mahabharata
karma
dharma
10
Before he became the Buddha, he was a Hindu prince called
Chandra Gupta I
Siddhartha Gautama
Chandragupta Maurya
Asoka
11
India's climate is shaped by seasonal winds called
north winds
monsoons
typhoons
trade winds
12
What is term for the belief that a person lives many lives?
meditation
yoga
karma
reincarnation
13
How is a person's social class determined in a caste system?
by birth
by education
by wealth
by religion
14
What is the Bhagavad Gita?
the Buddhist's guide to enlightenment
story of the Aryans' conquest of the Harappans
ancient guide to meditation and yoga
one of the most important texts in Hinduism
15
The stone seals of the Harappan are covered with
maps of Harappan cities
a coating of wax
pictures of the Himalayas
a mysterious form of writing
16
to practice ahimsa is to practice...
yoga
violence
non-violence
being vegetarian
17
Under which ruler did India experience a "golden age?"
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandra Gupta II
Mohandas Gandhi
Siddhartha Gautama
18
What do Buddhists and Hindus have in common?
teachings of the dharma
holy teachings of the Vedas
belief in reincarnation
worship of many gods
19
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
20
What central Asian people moved into India around 1500 BC?
Aryans
Brahmans
Harappans
Hitties
21
What is Brahmanism?
early religion that would become Islam
early religion of Hittites
early religion of Aryans
early religion that would become Buddhism
