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Ancient India: Origins of Buddhism
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Ancient India Chapter 5, Section 3
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Which one best describes the relationship between the Vedic texts and 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.
Vedic texts contained the same sacred hymns as the Vedas.
2
Buddhist ideas were appealing to people in all levels of society.
True
False
3
Aryan society was very similar to Harappan society.
True
False
4
Compare the Aryan system of government to the Harappan system. In what way did they differ?
The Aryan system was led by scholars who could write.
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 central government.
5
Which of the following was of highest importance in regard to the Aryan caste system?
helping people from lower castes to rise up
adhering to the strict rules of the caste system
interacting with people of different castes
moving to a higher level of the caste system
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a major river flowing out of the of the Himalayas
Euphrates
Tigris
Indus
Nile
7
Which of the following best describes the difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?
Theravada Buddhism rejects the Buddha's teachings.
Theravada Buddhism follows the Buddha's teachings exactly.
Mahayana Buddhism follows the Buddha's teachings exactly.
Mahayana Buddhism rejects the Buddha's teachings.
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According to Hinduism, the form one is born into after reincarnation depends on one's
dharma.
moksha.
sutra.
karma.
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a large landmass, smaller than a continent
reincarnation
subcontinent
caste system
karma
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People who want to spread their religious beliefs
karma
reincarnation
fasting
missionaries
11
Which of the following events happened last?
Siddhartha Gautama wandered through the forests for years.
Siddhartha Gautama gained insight into human suffering.
Siddhartha Gautama became disenchanted with life.
Siddhartha Gautama meditated underneath a tree.
12
Paintings of the Buddha were forbidden in temples.
True
False
13
The force created by a person's actions
karma
fasting
Hinduism
reincarnation
14
About how far did early Buddhist missionaries have to travel to reach Ceylon?
about 1000 miles
about 250 miles
about 750 miles
about 500 miles
15
The division of Indian society into groups
caste system
Sanskrit
reincarnation
nonviolence
16
Religion in India was very different from the ideas of other cultures.
True
False
17
The process of the soul being reborn in a new body
Vedic
raja
fasting
reincarnation
18
The _____ invaded the Indus valley from the west.
Aryans
Harrapans
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Jainism was a _____ Hinduism.
study of
reaction to
20
The mountains of northern India are called the
Himalayas
Aryans
Indus
Khybers
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going without food
reincarnation
caste system
missionaries
fasting
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With which of the following statements would the Buddha likely disagree?
Suffering comes from not having what one wants.
Nirvana is achieved by overcoming ignorance and desire.
Unhappiness is caused by wanting to keep what one likes.
Contentment springs from gaining what one wants.
