Chapter 5 Review Gen Ed

Question 1

According to Hinduism, people are reborn into new physical forms. The form was based on one's

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karma

Question 2

Which word best describes a large landmass that is smaller than a continent?

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subcontinent

Question 3

Which of the following was one effect of Asoka Maurya becoming Buddhist?

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He swore to not fight anymore wars

Question 4

The most famous Buddhist cave temple is located at

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Ajanta

Question 5

India's monsoons are seasonal. What does this reveal about the monsoons?

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The monsoons occur in a regular pattern

Question 6

The highest class in Aryan society was

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Brahmins

Question 7

Over time, the Indus River Valley became ideal for farming. Which took place first?

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Heavy snows fell in the Himalayas

Question 8

The guiding principles at the heart of Buddhism are called

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The Four Noble Truths

Question 9

In which language did Aryans write their poems and hymns?

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Sanskrit

Question 10

In Aryan society. which of the following was the highest importance in the caste system?

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adhering to the strict rules of the caste system

Question 11

The mountains of northern India are called the

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Himalayas

Question 12

Hindus believe that all of their gods are part of a universal spirit called

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Brahman

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Vedic texts and the Vedas?

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Vedic texts were a collection of thoughts about the Vedas

Question 14

Why did Siddhartha Gautama leave home at the age of 30?

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find answers to his questions about human life

Question 15

Compare the Sudras to the Kshatriyas. Whish shows how they were most different?

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The Sudras were servants while the Kshatriyas were warriors

Question 16

Which of the following concerns was of greatest importance to Siddhartha Gautama?

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finding ways to eliminate human suffering

Question 17

Which military leader founded the Mauryan Emprie?

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Candragupta Maurya

Question 18

People who work to spread religious beliefs are called

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missionaries

Question 19

What happened after the Guptas took control of India?

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Hinduism became more popular

Question 20

Who was the first Gupta emperor?

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Candra Gupta I

Questions 20