BVP Tri 1 History CTA Review

Question 1

What was the name of the first religion established in India?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 2

Define buddha...

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 3

Are you going to rock our History CTA?

Accepted Answer

You're darn tootin', ABSOLUTELY, Yes, YAAAAAAAAAAAAS

Question 4

What is dharma?

Accepted Answer

Duty which originates as a religious code of conduct.

Question 5

The Preserver of the Universe

Accepted Answer

Vishnu

Question 6

What is the ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro famous for?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 7

What is the goal of the Eightfold Path?

Accepted Answer

To end desire and achieve nirvana

Question 8

The Destroyer of the Universe - allows it to be remade.

Accepted Answer

Shiva

Question 9

In the caste system, Kshatriyas are...

Accepted Answer

The upper class - warriors and rulers

Question 10

What is reincarnation?

Accepted Answer

A constant cycle of birth and rebirth - can end.

Question 11

Performed pranks and miracles as a child.

Accepted Answer

Krishna

Question 12

What type of metal were the first Chinese dynasties known for?

Accepted Answer

Bronze

Question 13

Did the Aryan people...

Accepted Answer

Migrate

Question 14

In the caste system, who are the Dalits?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 15

What does it mean to be isolated? Which country was isolated?

Accepted Answer

China - far away from other places/people; minimal contact

Question 16

Select the proper definition for Brahman... hint: [not the God]

Accepted Answer

The universal soul that unites all living things.

Question 17

Which conqueror had the goal of claiming India? Did he have a significant impact?

Accepted Answer

Alexander the Great - Yes, he helped Mauryans gain control, Alexander the Great - Yes, he opened new trade routes, Alexander the Great - No, Indian historians don't mention it, Alexander the Great - No, he only stayed in India for 16 mo.

Question 18

Where did the first civilization develop in Ancient India?

Accepted Answer

The Indus River Valley

Question 19

The group that came through the Northwest mountains and settled in the Indus Valley.

Accepted Answer

The Aryans

Question 20

The Creator of the Universe

Accepted Answer

Brahma

Question 21

What is moksha?

Accepted Answer

A state of perfect understanding of all things., Known as nirvana or enlightenment in Buddhism.

Question 22

The Rig Veda is an ancient document that helped to establish...

Accepted Answer

The Caste System and Hinduism

Question 23

Which is more correct when defining nirvana (enlightenment)?

Accepted Answer

Nirvana is release from selfishness, suffering, and pain.

Question 24

Civilizations tend to begin around this geographic feature.

Accepted Answer

Rivers

Question 25

Reincarnation ends when...

Accepted Answer

The atman reaches moksha with good karma.

Question 26

Define espionage!

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3

Question 27

What is not one of the Four Noble Truths?

Accepted Answer

Suffering cannot be relieved

Question 28

In the caste system, Brahmins are...

Accepted Answer

The highest class - priests

Question 29

In the caste system, Vaishyas are...

Accepted Answer

The middle class - farmers, traders and merchants

Question 30

Who founded Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Siddhartha Gautama - a prince from Nepal

Question 31

The Protective Mother of the Universe

Accepted Answer

Durga

Question 32

Select the proper definition for Atman...

Accepted Answer

The individual soul of a being (all).

Question 33

What geographic factors influenced where Chinese civilization began?

Accepted Answer

Both rivers and mountains (among other things)

Question 34

Hinduism is...

Accepted Answer

Polytheistic - blend of Aryan and Indus (indigenous) beliefs

Question 35

Karma is...

Accepted Answer

Good or bad deeds that contribute to place in next life.

Question 36

In the caste system, Shudras are...

Accepted Answer

The lowest class - laborers

Question 37

The Remover of Obstacles - elephant-headed god

Accepted Answer

Ganesh(a)

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