Which statement about the Caste system in India is most accurate

it is based on Hindu beliefs and traditions

Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism

Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires

Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama

People overcome their desires by following the 8-Fold Path

Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire

The Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero

Which statement expresses a major belief of Hinduism?

Actions in this life have important effect in the next

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1
Which statement about the Caste system in India is most accurate
it is based on Hindu beliefs and traditions
Ancient Egyptian beliefs greatly influenced the caste system
caste system was brought to India by Mesopotamian traders
it developed from the British colonial system
2
Which terms are most closely associated with the beliefs and practices of Hinduism
Torah, Monotheism, Commandments
Polytheism, karma, Nirvana
New Testament, baptism, Trinity
Vedas, reincarnation, dharma
3
Gupta mathematicians created all of the following except
Zero
Arabic Numerals
Decimal System
Fractions
4
Which geographic feature prevented ancient people from traveling into India?
Himalaya Mountains
Sea of Japan
Gobi Desert
Pacific Ocean
5
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism
Maintaining the caste system and providing education
Competition and financial success
Self-determination and democracy
Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
6
In India, the ranking of people into social classes based on birth and occupation is known as
Patriarchal system
Feudal System
Caste System
Buddhism
7
Which geographic factor is characteristic of India?
A monsoon climate
An abundance of oil
Harsh winters
Lack of natural barriers
8
Which group of people invaded the Indus Valley around 1750 BCE?
The Babylonians
The Egyptians
The Aryans
The Huns
9
The geographic region in ancient India where the first civilizations began is called
The Indus River Valley
The Deccan Plateau
Mesopotamia
The Nile River Valley
10
All of the following are important features of the eightfold path except
Control your thoughts
Read the Vedas
Free your mind of evil
Practice Meditation
11
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
People overcome their desires by following the 8-Fold Path
People are born into a specific caste
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments
Followers must fast during Ramadan
12
Cities of ancient India included …
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
Hindu-Kush and Harappa
Mohenjo-Daro and Ganges
Babylon and Harappa
13
Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire
defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity
The Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero
adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon
The Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty
14
Which statement expresses a major belief of Hinduism?
Actions in this life have important effect in the next
All Hindus make a pilgrimage to Mecca
The Emperor is a direct descendant of God
People are all equal in religion and society
15
This was the ruler that created the largest empire in India
Samudra Gupta
Chandra Gupta II
Asoka
Chandragupta Maurya

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