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An #ancienthistory quiz to review the facts of #ancientindia #fairviewmiddle
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People who work to spread religious beliefs are called
missionaries
followers
artisans
monks
2
In which language did Aryans write their poems and hymns?
Indian
Vedic
Sanskrit
Harappan
3
The guiding principles at the heart of Buddhism are called
the Enlightened Path
the Truths of Life
the Four Noble Truths
the Rules for Living
4
Which of the following best describes how Hindu temples changed over time?
the temples no longer included paintings inside
the temples became more basic and simplistic
the temples were no longer made of stone
the temples became more complex and ornate
5
Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons
monsoons
astronomy
reincarnation
nirvana
6
Which Indian piece of literature contains the passages called the Bhagavad Gita?
the Panchatantra
the Ramayana
the Siddheswara
the Mahabharata
7
India's monsoons are seasonal. What does this reveal about the monsoons?
The monsoons occur in a regular pattern.
The monsoons occur on a daily basis.
The monsoons almost never take place.
The monsoons only occasionally take place.
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A state of perfect peace
reincarnation
astronomy
nirvana
monsoons
9
Why did Siddhartha Gautama leave home at age 30?
to establish a religion that was better than Hinduism
to spread his new religious ideas to other people
to help those who felt pain and suffering in life
to find answers to his questions about human life
10
Which of the following was one effect of Asoka Maurya becoming a Buddhist?
He fought against his brother for power
He expanded the size of his empire
He swore to not fight any more wars
He conquered many Indian kingdoms
11
The highest class in Aryan society was
Sudras
Brahmins
Vaisyas
Kshatriyas
12
According to Hinduism, people are reborn into new physical forms, depending on one's
dharma
karma
sutra
moksha
13
Which of the following would Jains consider the most worthy goal in life?
to always worship Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva
to never injure or kill another living thing
to provide help and support to all creatures
to merge one's soul with the universal spirit
14
The study of the stars and planets
astronomy
monsoons
reincarnation
nirvana
15
The process of a soul being reborn in a new body
nirvana
astronomy
reincarnation
monsoons
16
What happened after the Guptas took control of India?
Hinduism became less popular
Hinduism became more popular
Indians could not practice Buddhism
Indians could not practice Jainsim
17
The science of working with metals
metallurgy
inoculation
Sanskrit
Indus
18
In Aryan society which of the following was of highest importance in regard to the caste system
interacting with people of different castes
moving to a higher level of the caste system
helping people from lower castes to rise up
adhering to the strict rules
19
Injecting a person with a small dose of a virus
inoculation
Indus
metallurgy
Sanskrit
20
The most famous Buddhist cave temple is located at
Kalidasa
Delhi
Stupa
Ajanta
21
The mountains of northern India are called the
Khybers
Indus
Aryans
Himalayas
22
Which of the following concerns was of greatest importance to Siddhartha Gautama?
meditating under a tree to gain more wisdom
finding ways to eliminate human suffering
encourage followers to give away their money
helping people worship God on a daily basis
23
Which of the following best describes the difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?
Mahayana Buddhism follow the Buddha's teachings exactly
Theravada Buddhism follow the Buddha's teaching exactly
Mahayana Buddhism have rejected the Buddha's teachings
Theravada Buddhism have rejected the Buddha's teachings
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Compare the Sudras to the Kshatriyas. Which best describes how they were different?
The Sudras were farmers while the Kshatriyas were workers
The Sudras were rulers while the Kshatriyas were servants
The Sudras were servants while the Kshatriyas were warriors
The Sudras were priests while the Kshatriyas were traders
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What caused many people from lower social classes to support the Buddha's teachings?
The Buddha agreed with the Brahmin rituals
The Buddha supported animal sacrifice
The Buddha worked with Hindu priests
The Buddha opposed the caste system
