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