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Ancient India Lesson 15-17
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1
Which job was a Vaishyas most likely to do?
interpret religious law
herd sheep
hold a government post
plow a field
2
Which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka reflect when he gave up hunting and became a vegetarian?
honesty in words and actions
toleration of other religions
awareness that everything changes
respect for all living things
3
Which of Ashoka’s actions best expressed his Buddhist values?
keeping a strong army
allowing slavery
treating all of his servants well
putting criminals to death
4
How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?
He persuaded other rulers to unite with him.
He sponsored settlements by colonists.
He sent ships to far-off islands
He conquered neighboring kingdoms.
5
In some Hindu traditions, Brahma creates and Vishnu preserves. What does Shiva do?
enlarges
teaches
transforms
perfects
6
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
the prince who became the Buddha
. the leader who organized the Buddha's followers
the enemy who was defeated by the Buddha
the priest who taught about the Buddha
7
The name “Buddha” meant one who was
everlasting
all-powerful
sorrowful
awakened
8
What did the Buddha discover under the Bodhi tree?
the entrance to a deep cave
a chest filled with jewels
a wise man who guided him
basic truths for living
9
What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?
to unify India
to improve the lives of peasants
to build famous temples
to impose Buddhism
10
What did early Hindus mean by varna dharma?
one's relationship with Shiva
one's relationship with their Brahman
the way one reads in Sanskrit
the way of one's role in society
11
Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?
converting everybody
completing a big pilgrimage
making elaborate sacrifices
reaching enlightenment
12
What troubled the Buddha on his first few trips out into the world?
inequality of wealth
aging, sickness, and death
prejudice against lower castes
cruelty, evil, and lack of caring
13
Why did the Buddha become thin from lack of food?
He fasted for spiritual reasons.
Nobody would give him alms.
Famine spread over the country.
He was locked away in a tower.
14
If you decided to live as an ascetic, what would you have to do?
abandon your religion
become ruler of a kingdom
become a parent of a large family
give up most of what you own
15
The king chose to prevent his son from seeing suffering because
he was preparing his son to become a priest
he was afraid his son would become ill.
he wanted his son to follow ascetics.
he wanted his son to become a king
16
A person who speaks about learning about battle and using weapons most likely belongs to which social class?
Brahmins
Vaishyas
Shudras
Kshatriyas
17
Why did the Buddha decide to follow a “middle way”?
Neither the Four Truths nor the Eightfold Path worked without the other
Neither struggle nor acceptance summed up all of life.
Neither life on Earth nor life after death seemed most important
Neither riches nor being an ascetic led to nirvana.
18
Which of these would you not consider an achievement under Chandragupta Maurya’s rule?
He made sure farmers had water for their crops.
He created a strong central government
He built a royal road more than one thousand miles long
He used torture and spies to make people obey.
19
Which of these is the best reason for someone in India to study Sanskrit?
to run for political office
to read the ancient texts
to understand road signs
to talk to ordinary people
20
Which animal became a symbol for the Hindu belief in reverence for life?
the camel
the lion
the cow
the elephant
21
Why was Chandragupta Maurya poor in his later years?
He lost the conquered territories.
He was overthrown by his son.
He put a stop to foreign trade
He decided to live as an ascetic
22
Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
many lifetimes
ritual bathing
many gods
making pilgrimages
23
How did Chandragupta Maurya’s rule differ from Ashoka’s?
Chandragupta Maurya had a larger empire than Ashoka did
Chandragupta Maurya used Buddhism to keep his people happy
Chandragupta Maurya made laws that were fairer than Ashoka's laws.
Chandragupta Maurya used force to be sure no one threatened his power
24
According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to the Buddha’s mother before he was born?
She married against her parents' wishes
She dreamed about a white elephant.
She gave up all her wealth
She received a visit from an angel
25
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Only death can end cravings.
Study leads to wisdom.
Joy is achieved by praying.
Suffering is caused by desires.
26
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are
the three most important deities.
a collection of sacred texts.
the temples where rituals were performed.
a group of people from Europe.
27
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
destroy a Hindu's social status.
perform yoga properly.
maintain the rigid caste system.
28
One of Ashoka’s edicts announced that people would only be jailed for a good reason. Which of his goals did this promote
buddhist values
justice
security
general welfare
29
Which image best represents samsara, the Hindu view of birth, life, and death?
Image B
Image C
Image D
Image A
30
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is most similar to which of these Hindu beliefs?
deities
monism
karma
dharma
31
Why had the Buddha not learned about suffering as a child?
His father protected him
He understood that pain is not real
The gods granted him special favors
He was not interested in others.
32
Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until he
reached the mountains.
surrendered to his cousin.
moved to China.
gave up violence.
33
Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
They wanted to stay pure.
They did work others considered lowly.
They had to eat a special diet.
They shared all their goods.
34
Which experience led to a deep change in Ashoka’s values?
. discovering old age and illness
seeing a very bloody battle
hearing Buddha's first sermon
marrying a Buddhist
35
What did Ashoka do with the territories the Mauryas had conquered?
granted them to wealthy merchants as gifts
returned them to their former rulers
used them as a base for new conquests
kept them as peaceful parts of his empire
36
To certain Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of
Shiva.
the sun.
Brahman.
the ocean.
37
The festival of Diwali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates
the long life of the wise elders.
the changing of the seasons.
the food from a good harvest.
the victory of good over evil.
38
According to the Vedas, what are the varnas?
four main social classes that lead to a functioning society
the true lessons Hindus should gain from reading the Vedas
the proper ways to read ancient Sanskrit texts
the evil spirits that prevent Hindus from escaping reincarnation
39
In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.
He had peasants taught how to read and write.
He required conquered people to convert
He made speeches in many places around the empire
40
Who were the Aryans?
a nomadic people who moved into India
the highest caste in Indian society
a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
the original tribes of southern India
