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Chapter 9 Ancient India
Chapter 9 Ancient India
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Dharma is
rebirth into a new body after death
moving to a higher caste
living a "right" life, duty
a major religion in Ancient India
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Hinduism is
a major religion that worships many gods
based on changing the caste system
based on self-discipline & giving up desire to achieve nirvana
a major religion that practices human sacrifice because the gods need blood
3
A subcontinent is
a small island that belongs to a continent
a continent with many rivers
a large land mass smaller than the rest of the continent
a land mass that has all of the same language family
4
Karma is
a person's personal responsibilities.
the worship of only one god
the result of good or bad a person does in life.
the rebirth of the soul.
5
What belief system spread along the Silk Road from India to China?
Daoism
Buddhism
Christianity
Animism
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The goal of those who practice Hinduism is...
to follow the Eightfold Path and reach nirvana.
to be nonviolent and leave the world a better place.
to accumulate wealth and power.
to follow their dharma and reach moksha.
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The goal of Hinduism is to break free of the cycle of death & rebirth and achieve _______________.
nirvana
mindfulness
heaven
moksha
8
What does this quotation show about justice in India? "The Brahman was treated with mercy and the Sudra with cruelty."
Punishment was more severe for crimes against men.
Punishment was more severe for crimes against women.
Punishment was more severe for higher castes.
Punishment was more severe for lower castes.
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What concept does the image represent?
karma
reincarnation
moksha
nirvana
10
Buddhism is
a major religion that practices human sacrifice because the gods need blood
based on changing the caste system
based on self-discipline & giving up desire to achieve nirvana
a major religion that worships many gods
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A monsoon is
one of the main rivers in the Indus valley region
strong cool dry winds & strong warm moist winds
a mountain range separating India & Asia
an Indian god of water and storms
12
Choose the statement that describes the relationship between karma and the caste system.
A person who acts morally will rise to a higher caste in the next life.
A person born to a lower caste is unable to rise to a higher caste.
A person who acts morally will escape their caste in this life.
A person born to a higher caste who does bad things is forgiven.
13
Reincarnation is
the worship of only one god
the rebirth of the soul.
the result of good or bad a person does in life.
a person's personal responsibilities.
14
How did geography and climate influence the development of ancient Indian civilizations?
climate forced Aryans to live in mountains & form temples
not enough grass for cattle so Indians stopped eating meat
rivers provided water for living & fertile soil for crops
rivers flooded so people had to live far away from them
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Fred does all his chores. He takes care of his little sisters. He hopes his next life will reflect the good he does.
Fred believes in the caste system.
Fred believes in karma.
Fred does NOT believe in gods.
Fred does NOT believe in reincarnation.
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The goal of Buddhism is to achieve enlightenment, or _______________.
moksha
nirvana
heaven
mindfulness
17
Sanskrit is a form of
art using sand, made by Buddhist monks
women's clothing in ancient India
a Hindu belief in a sand god
writing used in the Ancient Indian culture
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What system did Ancient India use to determine one's place in society?
the caste system
the religious system
the dharma system
the occupation system
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What concept does the image represent?
The Eight Noble Truths
The Wheel of Righteousness
The Eightfold Path
The Wheel of Life
