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World Unit 2
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Buddhism, Hinduism, IRV, Mauryan Empire
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Which statement about Hinduism is NOT true
Hinduism grew out of overlapping beliefs of diverse groups.
Hinduism is an example of cultural diffusion
Hinduism's founder started the religion in 3500 BCE
Hinduism is one of the world's most complex religions.
2
After Asoka's conquest he converted to which religion?
Buddhism
Christianity
Polytheism
Hinduism
3
Buddhism spread outside of India when
the Huns invaded and conquored the Mauryans.
Asoka sent missionaries to spread Buddhism.
Chandragupta Mauryan united India.
All of the above caused Buddhism to spread.
4
The ultimate goal of existence, for Hindus, is to reach nirvana.
True
False
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Atman is a person's essential self.
False
True
6
Which georaphic feature is not located on the Indian subcontient?
Ganges River
Tigris River
Himalayan Mountains
Deccan Plateau
7
CER: Which statement about CER is true?
The claim should include evidence and reasoning.
Reasoning should not just restate the evidence.
Evidence should always be vague so the writer has more to write.
All of the above are true of CER
8
Someone's good and moral actions lead to good results either in this lifetime or the next.
Maksha
Atman
Reincarnation
Karma
9
Which of the following is the strongest claim?
I believe that Hinduism is complex due to diverse cultures in India.
79.8 % of the population of Inida is Hindu.
Hinduism is better than Buddhism because there are more people in Hinduism.
The caste system supports order and equality in ancient India.
10
To escape the cycle of death and rebirth, Hiniduism stresses the importance of dharma.
True
False
11
Why were the regions of India difficult to unify?
Due to their different beliefs Hindus and Buddhist never wanted to unify.
Differing complex cultures hindered unity.
Invaders from the rest of Asia hindered unification.
Asoka's brutal conquest turned people away from unifying.
12
Which is not one of the Eightfold Path's teachings
Right Conduct
Right Views
Right Attitude
Right Speech
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The founder of Buddhism was
the creator of the Four Noble Truths
Siddhartha Gautama
All of the above.
Once a prince.
14
Which is not one of the Four Noble Truths?
One must suffer to reach nirvana.
Life is suffering/pain/evil
To free oneself from suffering one must overcome desire.
Suffering is caused through fear, greed, and desire.
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What is the purpose of the Eightfold Path?
To reach moksha.
All of the above
Union with Brahman
To end desire and suffering.