Why were Dalits called "Untouchables" by other castes?

Dalits were outsiders who were dirty and impure

What are the main ideas of the Eightfold Path?

Intentional perspective, honorable actions, and mindfulness lead to nirvana

Why do historians have many questions about the history of the Indus Valley Civilization?

The writing system cannot be translated today

What are the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

All suffer, suffering is caused by cravings it can be avoided follow Buddha

Why is Asoka considered an important figure in world history?

He was an emperor, gave up conquest and encouraged the spread of Buddhism

What jobs were Dalits expected to do within India's Social Hierarchy?

Dalits collected garbage, swept streets, and disposed of dead animals.

How did the subcontinent affect Civilization in ancient India?

It was surrounded by natural barriers, which seperated it from other civ.s

What is the ultimated life goal for a person who practices Hinduism?

Recognize that life is an illusion and reunite the atman with Brahman

Why is Chandragupta Maurya considered an important figure in world history?

He united nearly all of India and formed the first empire

What similarity in the geography of India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia allowed support large populations?

They were all located near rivers

Which of the following are the Varnas in India's social hierarchy?

Brahmin, kyshatriya, Vaisya, Sudra

Why did the Buddha leave his family and home at the age of 29?

He searched for the answers on how to end pain and suffering among people

Job assigned to a person at birth, based on their families line of work.

Why were monsoons important in the lives of ancient Indians?

They brought heavy rains for agriculture, but also led to dangerous floods

According to Buddhist tradition, how did the Buddha reach enlightenment?

He meditated under a fig trees for serveral weeks

Why are brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva important gods in Hinduism?

They represent creation, preservation, and destruction.

Why were many ancient Indians motivated to complete the duties of their varnas?

They would increase their chances of escaping reincarnation

What was a major achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Well organized cities with drainage systems, baths, and flush toliets

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1
Who is the popular Hindu God of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles that also has the head of an elephant?
Kartikeya
Parvati
Ganesha
Lakshmi
2
Why were Dalits called "Untouchables" by other castes?
Dalits were medical professionals
Dalits were outsiders who were dirty and impure
Dalits were warriors who were powerful and undefeated
They believed Dalits were elites who were greedy and selfish
3
What are the main ideas of the Eightfold Path?
Effort to work hard, rise in social hierarchy, and become Brahmin
Commitment to fasting, Meditation, and worshipping Buddha
Willingness to follow the rules of the Vedas and Upanishads
Intentional perspective, honorable actions, and mindfulness lead to nirvana
4
Why do historians have many questions about the history of the Indus Valley Civilization?
The writing system cannot be translated today
the people were nomads and lived in several places.
The trading seals contain several pieces to treasure map.
The monsoons destroyed all of their cities and artifacts
5
What religion has ideas of Hinduism and Islam, while encouraging meditation, practice honesty, and treat others equally
Jainism
Buddhism
Sikism
Zoroastrianism
6
What are the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?
All should not lie , cheat, steal, or kill
All ppl have dharma, earn good Karma, escape smasara an achiece moksha
All suffer, suffering is caused by cravings it can be avoided follow Buddha
All should work a job, get married, have children,and own property
7
The Caste System limited people's choices in marriage, friendship, education, and employment around India.
True
False
8
What contains texts where Hindu scholars present their interpretations and explanations about the Vedas?
Quran
Upanishads
Guru Granth Sahib
Bible
9
Why is Asoka considered an important figure in world history?
He designed Harappa and Mohenjo- Daro in the Indus Valley
He was the first guru
He was a metal worker who created new techniques
He was an emperor, gave up conquest and encouraged the spread of Buddhism
10
The ancient cities of Harrappa and Mohenjo-Daro were located alongside the Ganges River in the Indo-Aryan civilization.
False
True
11
A Hindu follows their dharma through honesty, self-control, nonviolence, and performing their job as best they can.
False
True
12
According to Hindu beliefs, the universe was created by an invisible energy, force, or spirit that is called Brahman.
False
True
13
What jobs were Dalits expected to do within India's Social Hierarchy?
Dalits worked as servants in wwealthy households and labored on farmland.
Dalits sold goods, made goods, and employed others on their land.
Dalits collected garbage, swept streets, and disposed of dead animals.
Dalits fought in the army and filled different positions in the government.
14
How did the subcontinent affect Civilization in ancient India?
It was a small area of land, which led to overcrowding
It was next to the Indian Ocean, the most important freshwater source
It was at the tip of Asia, which resulted in freezing cold temperatures
It was surrounded by natural barriers, which seperated it from other civ.s
15
What is the ultimated life goal for a person who practices Hinduism?
Behave with honesty and integrity so the atman can go to heaven after death
Discover the sincs of ancestors and earn enough karma to help their atmans
Recognize that life is an illusion and reunite the atman with Brahman
The atman is immortal and keep reincarnating over many lifetimes
16
Why is Chandragupta Maurya considered an important figure in world history?
He invented the concept of 0 and the decimal system
He introduced the practice of meditation to India
He performed one of the first medical surgeries that used vaccines
He united nearly all of India and formed the first empire
17
What similarity in the geography of India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia allowed support large populations?
They were all located by mountains
They were all located in deserts
They were all located near rivers
They were all located around forests
18
Which of the following are the Varnas in India's social hierarchy?
Hinduism, Buddism, Jainism, Sikihism
Brahmin, kyshatriya, Vaisya, Sudra
Durga, Krishna, Saraswati, Surya
Dharma, Karma, Samsara, Moksha
19
Why did the Buddha leave his family and home at the age of 29?
He searched for the answers on how to end pain and suffering among people
He led military campaigns to defend his territory from other Indian empires
Traveled around India so he could teach young people and follow his passion
He opened a hospital to assist the elderly and sick members of his kingdom
20
What was a jati?
Job assigned to a person at birth, based on their families line of work.
A type of currency that was the first to be used in ancient India
A type of temple that was used for prayers and religious services in India
A language that was spoken only by people that could afford an education
21
Buddhists who follow the Middle Way find a balance between which two lifestyles?
Anxiety and calm
Generosity and selfishness
Risk and safety
Poverty and Wealth
22
Why were monsoons important in the lives of ancient Indians?
They brought heavy rains for agriculture, but also led to dangerous floods
They brought freezing wind chills, they couldnt farm during monsoon seasons
They brought large amounts of warm air, increased temps and improved life
They led to formation of tornadoes, that injured people and destroyed citys
23
According to Buddhist tradition, how did the Buddha reach enlightenment?
He meditated under a fig trees for serveral weeks
He lived as an ascetic and fasted for long periods of time
He invnented the lantern to improve lighting at night
He published a book about the meaning of life.
24
What is the meaning of the name "Buddha"?
Arisen one
Caring one
Chosen One
Enlightened One
25
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Mahatma Ghandhi
Siddhartha Gautama
Guru Nanak
Chandragupta Maurya
26
Why are brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva important gods in Hinduism?
They represent creation, preservation, and destruction.
They represent knowledge, wealth, and love.
They represent war, strength, and devotion.
They represent music, the arts, and transformation
27
Why were many ancient Indians motivated to complete the duties of their varnas?
They would achieve a higher level of enlightenment
They would receive retirement funds from the Indian government
They would increase their chances of escaping reincarnation
They would not be drafted into the army and have to leave their families
28
The Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagavad-Gita are all famous examples of what type of Indian achievement?
Medicine
Literature
Yoga
Architecture
29
The Indus Valley Civilization created a government that was influenced by Hinduism.
True
False
30
What was a major achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization?
United the India under a single ruler and created the first empire
Well organized cities with drainage systems, baths, and flush toliets
Wrote religious texts, like the Vedas and Upanishads
Created the idea of Varnas to divide labor and run organized society

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