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Ancient India: Origins of Buddhism
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Ancient India Chapter 5, Section 3
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With which of the following statements would the Buddha likely disagree?
Unhappiness is caused by wanting to keep what one likes.
Nirvana is achieved by overcoming ignorance and desire.
Contentment springs from gaining what one wants.
Suffering comes from not having what one wants.
2
a major river flowing out of the of the Himalayas
Tigris
Indus
Nile
Euphrates
3
Which of the following best describes the difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?
Mahayana Buddhism follows the Buddha's teachings exactly.
Mahayana Buddhism rejects the Buddha's teachings.
Theravada Buddhism rejects the Buddha's teachings.
Theravada Buddhism follows the Buddha's teachings exactly.
4
People who want to spread their religious beliefs
fasting
reincarnation
missionaries
karma
5
The force created by a person's actions
karma
fasting
reincarnation
Hinduism
6
Which one best describes the relationship between the Vedic texts and the Vedas?
Vedic texts contained the same sacred hymns as the Vedas.
The Vedas were based on the teachings in the Vedic texts.
Vedic texts were a collection of thoughts about the Vedas.
The Vedas described how Aryans should use the Vedic texts.
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a large landmass, smaller than a continent
karma
reincarnation
caste system
subcontinent
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The process of the soul being reborn in a new body
reincarnation
Vedic
fasting
raja
9
The _____ invaded the Indus valley from the west.
Harrapans
Aryans
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According to Hinduism, the form one is born into after reincarnation depends on one's
sutra.
dharma.
karma.
moksha.
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About how far did early Buddhist missionaries have to travel to reach Ceylon?
about 750 miles
about 500 miles
about 1000 miles
about 250 miles
12
Religion in India was very different from the ideas of other cultures.
True
False
13
Compare the Aryan system of government to the Harappan system. In what way did they differ?
The Aryan system was based on a central government.
The Aryan system was led by scholars who could write.
The Aryan system was based mostly on family connections.
The Aryan system did not allow leaders or kings.
14
Buddhist ideas were appealing to people in all levels of society.
True
False
15
Paintings of the Buddha were forbidden in temples.
True
False
16
Which of the following events happened last?
Siddhartha Gautama gained insight into human suffering.
Siddhartha Gautama meditated underneath a tree.
Siddhartha Gautama became disenchanted with life.
Siddhartha Gautama wandered through the forests for years.
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The division of Indian society into groups
nonviolence
Sanskrit
caste system
reincarnation
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going without food
reincarnation
fasting
caste system
missionaries
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Which of the following was of highest importance in regard to the Aryan caste system?
helping people from lower castes to rise up
interacting with people of different castes
moving to a higher level of the caste system
adhering to the strict rules of the caste system
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Jainism was a _____ Hinduism.
reaction to
study of
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The mountains of northern India are called the
Indus
Aryans
Himalayas
Khybers
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Aryan society was very similar to Harappan society.
False
True
