How did Siddhartha Guatama's experiences in youth cause him to change and leave home?

He saw death, old age, and disease and wanted to find truths

What did Buddha mean when he said, "What we think, we become."?

a person is in control of his/her own destiny through action

What traits are shared by both Buddhism and Hinduism?

belief in karma and reincarnation

What is a major difference between Brahmanism and Hinduism?

Brahmanism requires priests but Hinduism lets all do rituals

Which of the following does NOT describe ways the caste system create barriers between people?

people choose their caste in adulthood

How do the Upanishads connect people to Hinduism?

The books are open to all to learn about life and death

What is a key tenet of the Indian caste system?

Your caste is based on your birth

In order to rule is massive empire, Chandragupta did all EXCEPT

made people follow the same religion

What does Ayurvedic medicine preach about sickness?

being out of harmony with the universe makes you sick

What do the Vedas reveal about Aryan life and culture?

They were their religious beliefs an history

Why is the Bhagavad-Gita considered the most sacred part of the Mahabharata?

explains Hindu beliefs of the soul, life, and gods

What is the main lesson the of the Mahabharata?

the conflict between duty and loyalty to family

What two characteristic explain the importance of the Indus River valley?

site of the first civilization in India

How did the Aryans change India as they migrated through the subcontinent?

They developed a new religion and social structure.

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How did Siddhartha Guatama's experiences in youth cause him to change and leave home?
He was naturally curious about other countries
He saw death, old age, and disease and wanted to find truths
He needed to leave his family to become a ruler
He decided he needed more experience to rule well
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What did Buddha mean when he said, "What we think, we become."?
one can control others by actions
no control over one's future
karma only controls the future
a person is in control of his/her own destiny through action
3
What traits are shared by both Buddhism and Hinduism?
belief in Nirvana
belief in ahimsa and dharma
belief in karma and reincarnation
formal social class
4
What is a major difference between Brahmanism and Hinduism?
Brahmanism didn't use castes, but Hinduism did
Brahmanism is monotheistic and Hinduism is polytheistic
Brahmanism developed outside India while Hinduism was inside
Brahmanism requires priests but Hinduism lets all do rituals
5
Which of the following does NOT describe ways the caste system create barriers between people?
people choose their caste in adulthood
people socialize in their caste
people marry within their caste
people have jobs within their caste
6
How do the Upanishads connect people to Hinduism?
The books teach how to build architecture
They teach rituals only used at birth, death, and marriage
Tell the secrets of Aryan society
The books are open to all to learn about life and death
7
What was the most important feature of the Hindu-Arabic numeral system?
number lines
the concept of zero
prime numbers
multiplication tables
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What is a key tenet of the Indian caste system?
Your caste is based on your birth
Your caste is based on your education
Your caste depends upon your wealth
Your caste is based on your age
9
In order to rule is massive empire, Chandragupta did all EXCEPT
set up a bureaucracy
divided the empire up
made people follow the same religion
tax farmers
10
How did Ashoka becoming Buddhist affect the spread of Buddhism?
people refused to listen to him
Buddhism spread
all of India converted to Buddhism
only poor people joined Buddhism
11
What does Ayurvedic medicine preach about sickness?
it is caused by genetic mutations in the cells
it's an autoimmune disease
it's related to pollution and the environment
being out of harmony with the universe makes you sick
12
What effect did the battle of Kalinga have on Ashoka?
he became a Hindu priest
he saw the benefits of conquering people and kept on
he punished his brothers and sisters
he became Buddhist
13
What do the Vedas reveal about Aryan life and culture?
How to farm and herd animals
They were their religious beliefs an history
Records of military conquests
They were used only for entertainment
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Which Hindu caste was most respected?
Sudras
Vaishyas
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
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What river is the most significant to the Hindu faith?
Ganges
Nile
Indus
Tigris
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Why is the Bhagavad-Gita considered the most sacred part of the Mahabharata?
it is about a prince who must rescue his wife
explains Hindu beliefs of the soul, life, and gods
details the caste system
it talks of Vishnu
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What is the main lesson the of the Mahabharata?
the importance of strong laws
the concept of right/wrong shown through ethical behavior
the conflict between duty and loyalty to family
the relationship between people of different castes
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What could have caused the Harappan civilization to disappear?
Indus civilization stars
Aryans invade
trade between civilizations starts
the Vedic Age unfolds
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Who was the Indian hero in the epic poem Ramayana?
Ashoka
Vishnu
Chandrgupta
Rama
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What is the best description for Rama in Ramayana?
brave, virtuous, and wise
good-natured
wise and comical
quick to anger, slow to forgive
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What two characteristic explain the importance of the Indus River valley?
source of Monsoon rains
site of the first civilization in India
site of major Buddhist festivals
center of the Mauryan Empire
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How did the Aryans change India as they migrated through the subcontinent?
They built a civilization based on trade.
They were warlike, destroying everything in their path.
They developed a new religion and social structure.
They forced everyone to follow their beliefs.
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Who first united India into an empire?
Siddhartha Guatama
Chandragupta
Vishnu
Ashoka

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