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1
Where do the majority of Indians live in South Asia?
Deccan Plateau
Ghats
Tropical coastline
Indo-Gangetic Plain
2
Which is a difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?
goal to end cycle of rebirth
belief in Karma
belief in caste system
belief in reincarnation
3
What is the term that refers to a sub-caste that includes many occupational divisions?
varna
jati
Purusha
puja
4
This image depicts
Brahma, the "Creator" God
Vishnu, the "Preserver" God
Shiva, the "Destroyer" God
Ganesh
5
What conclusions have historians drawn about Harrapan society?
The written manuals found indicate a formal religion
The planned streets & monumental structures indicate a centralized gov't
The monumental structures indicate wealth inequalities
The number of weapons found indicate a large military force
6
Which would be the best time to visit India in order to avoid the heavy rains.
Summer
Winter
7
Which group is said to have migrated into the Indus Valley after it's decline?
Aryans
Dravidians
Sanskrits
Hindus
8
Which one is a likely a reason why we do not know more about Indus valley structure?
They have not deciphered their language
British claimed jurisdiction over excavation sights
There is no written language
The sites were destroyed by Aryan invaders
9
Sanskritization results in
a person reincarnating into the Brahmin caste
an individual member of a jati changing caste
a man and a woman of two different jatis having an arranged marriage
an entire jati moving up in status
10
What varna is known as the laborers?
Vaishyas
Kshatriya
Brahmin
Shudra
11
What is the Buddhist term for ending the cycle of rebirth?
Moksha
Samsara
Nirvana
Enlightenment
12
What language are the early teachings of Hinduism written in?
Arabic
Hindi
Sanskrit
Indus
13
What varna is known as the merchants, farmers and artisans?
Shudra
Kshatriya
Brahmin
Vaishyas
14
Which river is Mohenjo Daro and Harappa located on?
Brahmaputra
Indus
Ganges
Yamuna
15
Which is not part of a Puja?
Being completely silent
Ringing a bell
burning incense
Taking off your shoes before entering a temple
16
What is the difference between the Peter's Projection map and the Mercator projection map?
The Peter's projection more accurately portrays size
The Mercator projection is more similar to sphere
The Peter's projection is more helpful for navigation
The Mercator projection more accurately portrays size
17
What is the ultimate goal of a Hindu?
To enter Paradise
To achieve Moksha
To move up the Caste system
to achieve a state of Nirvana
18
Which of the following would
NOT
be seen at a Hindu funeral?
cremation of the body using wood as the fuel for the fire
Ashes being buried in a family burial ground
cracking the skull of the corpse
a dalit managing the funeral pyre
19
In modern India the difference between a high caste and a low caste is most likely based on
occupation
ritual purity
skin color
wealth
20
According to the Four Noble Truths, how does one learn to stop desire?
by living an ascetic life
meditating
by following the Eightfold path
doing good deeds
21
What feature in the Harappan valley is most amazing?
farming techniques
advanced plumbing and sewer system
ability to create iron tools
writing system
