How did the Aryan system of government differ from the Harappan system?

The Aryan system was based mostly on family connections

Which of the following best describes the difference between Theravada & Mahayana Buddhism?

Followers of T Bud follow the Buddha's teachings exactly

In which way were Asoka Maurya and Siddhartha Gautama similar?

Both men were against violence.

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

adhering to strict rules of the caste system

Which of the following best describes how Hindu temples changed over time?

The temples became more complex & ornate

Which of the following events about Siddhartha Gautama happened LAST?

Siddhartha Gautama gained insight into human suffering

With which of the following statements would the Buddha likely disagree?

Contentment springs from gaining what one wants

Which of the following led to the development of Hinduism?

Central Asia people brought religious ideas to India.

Compare Sudras to Kshatriyas. Which of the following best describes how they were different?

The Sudras were servants while the Kshatriyas were warriors.

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How did the Aryan system of government differ from the Harappan system?
The Aryan system did not allow leaders or kings
The Aryan system was based mostly on family connections
The Aryan system was based on a strong central government
The Aryan system was led by scholars who could write
2
Buddhist ideas were appealing to people in all levels of society
FALSE
TRUE
3
Which of the following best describes the difference between Theravada & Mahayana Buddhism?
Followers of M Bud follow the Buddha's teachings exactly
Followers of T Bud have rejected the Buddha's teachings
Followers of T Bud follow the Buddha's teachings exactly
Followers of M Bud have rejected the Buddha's teachings
4
In which way were Asoka Maurya and Siddhartha Gautama similar?
Both men were against violence.
Both men were raised in poverty.
Both men supported the caste system.
Both men were leaders of empires.
5
In Aryan society, which of the following was of highest importance in the caste system?
interacting with people of different castes
moving to a higher level of the caste system
adhering to strict rules of the caste system
helping people from lower castes to rise up
6
What happened after the Guptas took control of India?
Indians could not practice Jainism
Indians could not practice Buddhism
Hinduism became less popular
Hinduism became more popular
7
A military leader who seized control of northern India
Asoka
Candragupta Maurya
Candra Gupta II
Candra Gupta I
8
Which of the following best describes how Hindu temples changed over time?
The temples were no longer made of stone
The temples became more complex & ornate
The temples no longer included paintings inside
The temples became more basic & simplistic
9
The ancient Indians can boast of few significant achievements
TRUE
FALSE
10
Which of the following events about Siddhartha Gautama happened LAST?
Siddhartha Gautama became disenchanted with life
Siddhartha Gautama gained insight into human suffering
Siddhartha Gautama meditated under a tree
Siddhartha Gautama wandered through forests for years
11
Gupta society __________ after the rule of Candra Gupta II.
began to decline
adopted Hinduism
12
With which of the following statements would the Buddha likely disagree?
Suffering comes from not having what one wants
Unhappiness is caused by wanting to keep what one likes
Contentment springs from gaining what one wants
Nirvana is achieved by overcoming ignorance & desire
13
The mountains of northern India are called the __________.
Himalayas
Indus
Khybers
Aryans
14
Jainism was a __________ Hinduism.
study of
reaction to
15
Advancements in mathematics from ancient India are __________ today.
still important
hard to understand
16
Which of the following led to the development of Hinduism?
The Hindus from Persia took control of Aryan society.
Vedic scholars gained new insights from the Upanishads.
Aryan religious leaders saw flaws in Brahmanism.
Central Asia people brought religious ideas to India.
17
Aryan society was very similar to Harappan society
FALSE
TRUE
18
Compare Sudras to Kshatriyas. Which of the following best describes how they were different?
The Sudras were servants while the Kshatriyas were warriors.
The Sudras were rulers while the Kshatriyas were servants.
The Sudras were farmers while the Kshatriyas were workers.
The Sudras were priests while the Kshatriyas were traders
19
The __________ invaded the Indus valley from the west.
Aryans
Harrapans
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A person's caste was __________ in Buddhism.
not important
important

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