Which of the following best describes the central idea of the Four Noble Truths?

One must understand what suffering truly is and how to to end it.

Which of the answers is NOT one of the ways how Hindu beliefs on samsara affected life in India?

Hindus wanted to experience more pain and suffering to balance their karma.

Which answer BEST explains how the caste system in ancient India changed over time?

It grew very complex and eventually had thousands of castes.

Which of the answers is NOT one of the ways how Hindu beliefs on deities affected life in India?

Hindus must pray to at least one deity every day.

Which of the answers is NOT one of the life events of Buddha?

He really enjoyed the lifestyle of the ascetics.

Which of the answers is NOT one of the ways how Hindu beliefs on dharma affected life in India?

It has become a common tradition to trade and eat more meat.

a collection of ancient writings viewed as sacred by many Hindus

Which of the answers is NOT one of the main beliefs of Brahman?

Brahman is the only deity in Hinduism

Which of the answers is NOT one of the ways how Hindu beliefs on karma affected life in India?

Hindus believed that the body they're born into next was random.

What does subcontinent mean?

a large area of land that’s smaller than a continent

Which of the answers shows the 3 religions in order? (Start with the oldest)

Vedic religion, Brahmanism, Hinduism

Which answer is not one of the Four Noble Truths?

The way to give up all cravings is to practice meditation every day.

Which of the answers best explains why the Vedas is important to Hindus?

The Vedas helped spread Hindu traditions and teachings over time.

Which answer best describes the connection between the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path?

Following the Eightfold Path will help give up the cravings in life.

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1
Which of the following best describes the central idea of the Four Noble Truths?
Suffering will always exist.
People must persist through suffering no matter how tough life might be.
Suffering is caused by cravings and desires.
One must understand what suffering truly is and how to to end it.
2
Which of the answers is NOT one of the ways how Hindu beliefs on samsara affected life in India?
Hindus tried to follow their dharma to balance their karma.
Hindus would worship faithfully according to prescribed rules.
Hindus would make pilgrimages to sacred places to cleanse them of sins.
Hindus wanted to experience more pain and suffering to balance their karma.
3
Which answer BEST explains how the caste system in ancient India changed over time?
The caste status does not affect Indian life anymore.
It grew very complex and eventually had thousands of castes.
The caste system became more fair.
The Kshatriyas eventually became the most powerful caste.
4
Which of the answers is NOT one of the ways how Hindu beliefs on deities affected life in India?
Hindus must pray to at least one deity every day.
Literature describes heroic deities battling evil.
Sacred texts about deities have inspired religious holidays and festivals.
Many television shows or readings of the Hindu deities have been created
5
Which of the answers is NOT one of the life events of Buddha?
He was born as Prince Siddhartha, and he could walk and talk immediately.
He found 3 types of suffering when he saw the outside world.
He became reached Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, and became the Buddha
He really enjoyed the lifestyle of the ascetics.
6
True or False: Hinduism was found by one person.
True
False
7
Which of the answers is NOT one of the ways how Hindu beliefs on dharma affected life in India?
Many Hindus value nonviolence.
Hindus are expected to follow a common dharma (like sharing food)
It has become a common tradition to trade and eat more meat.
The cow is honored as the symbol of Hindus’ respect for life.
8
What is the Vedas?
the belief that a person’s soul is reborn into a new body after death
a collection of ancient writings viewed as sacred by many Hindus
a class, or group, in Hindu society (social class)
A language that used to be spoken & written in ancient India
9
Which of the answers is NOT one of the main beliefs of Brahman?
Brahman is the only deity in Hinduism
everything is part of Brahman, including the human soul
only Brahman exists forever
supreme power that some Hindus believe is greater than all other deities
10
Which physical feature of India is least suitable for settlement?
Himalaya Mountains
Thar Desert
Ganges River
Deccan Plateau
11
Which of the answers is NOT one of the ways how Hindu beliefs on karma affected life in India?
Karma was used to justify (prove right) the caste system.
Karma was used to explain why people had a certain status in society
Hindus believed that the body they're born into next was random.
Law of karma meant the universe was fair.
12
What does subcontinent mean?
a large area of land that’s smaller than a continent
a strong wind that brings heavy rain to southern Asia (summer)
A language that used to be spoken & written in ancient India
a flat area of land that is raised above land around it
13
Which physical feature of India is most suitable for settlement?
Ganges River
Himalaya Mountains
Thar Desert
Deccan Plateau
14
What continent is India located in?
North America
Europe
Africa
Asia
15
Which of the answers shows the 3 religions in order? (Start with the oldest)
Brahmanism, Vedic religion, Hinduism
Vedic religion, Brahmanism, Hinduism
Hinduism, Brahmanism, Vedic religion
Brahmanism, Hinduism, Vedic religion
16
Which answer is not one of the Four Noble Truths?
Suffering is caused by cravings.
The way to give up all cravings is to practice meditation every day.
Suffering exists in all things.
The way to end suffering is to give up all cravings.
17
Which of the answers best explains why the Vedas is important to Hindus?
The Vedas were interpreted by the Brahmins.
The Vedas were needed to perform rituals.
The Vedas introduced Sanskrit to more Indians.
The Vedas helped spread Hindu traditions and teachings over time.
18
Which social class was at the top of ancient India's caste system?
Shudras
Vaishyas
Kshatriyas
Brahmins
19
Which answer best describes the connection between the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path?
Following the Eightfold Path will help give up the cravings in life.
Buddha created both teachings.
Both teachings include a number.
The Four Noble Truths explains how to follow the Eightfold Path.

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