What did Buddha believe was the source of human suffering?

the selfish desire to possess the temporary pleasures of the world

Which statement accurately characterizes the Hindu religion?

Its followers believe that one’s soul is reborn again and again.

Why do the English and Persian languages contain words that sound similar?

They developed from a group of Indo-European languages.

Prior to the birth of Moses, why were the Israelites living in Egypt unable to return to Canaan?

They were enslaved by the Egyptian pharaohs.

How do Buddhism and Hinduism differ?

Buddhists trace the origin of their religion to one man while Hindus do not

According to the Hebrew Bible, why did God protect the Israelites?

because the Israelites were the only inhabitants of Canaan

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1
What did Buddha believe was the source of human suffering?
the habit of disrespecting others and treating people poorly
the lack of clean living, which endangers your health
the selfish desire to possess the temporary pleasures of the world
the inability to possess wealth and power
2
the Buddha’s word for release from selfishness and pain
Nirvana
reincarnation
Vedas
Karma
3
belief that the soul is reborn
enlightenment
reincarnation
nirvana
karma
4
good or bad deeds
enlightenment
karma
nirvana
Siddhartha Gautama
5
first five books of the Hebrew Bible
vedas
migration
Torah
karma
6
group of Indo-European peoples who occupied Anatolia
Hittites
Hinduism
karma
Jainism
7
Which of the following is the most lasting contribution of the Phoenicians?
their system of writing
their wood and metal craftsmanship
their trading networks
their technique of dyeing clothes
8
Which of the following Jewish kings inherited his position from his father?
Solomon
Moses
David
Saul
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Which statement accurately characterizes the Hindu religion?
Its followers believe that one’s soul is reborn again and again.
supporters trace its origins to a group of people who migrated from China
supporters trace origins to the teachings of one person who lived in India
followers believe that there is only one deity who controls one’s actions
10
European term used in describing social groups of India
Indo-Europeans
Jainism
caste
Siddhartha Gautama
11
group of Asian people who migrated to many different places
Hittites
Minoans
nirvana
Indo-Europeans
12
In which area did the Minoans dominate trade?
Egypt
northern Greece
Asia Minor
eastern Mediterranean
13
most powerful traders along the Mediterranean
Hittites
Minoans
Hinduism
Phoenicians
14
Wisdom
enlightenment
The New Testament
nirvana
karma
15
founder of Buddhism
Moses
Siddhartha Gautama
Buddah
Abraham
16
movement of people from one place to another
Indo-Europeans
migration
caste
Phoenician
17
Why do the English and Persian languages contain words that sound similar?
They developed from a group of Indo-European languages.
They developed from the ancient Egyptian language.
They developed from a group of Niger-Congo languages.
They developed from the written Chinese language.
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group of powerful seafaring people
Jainism
Minoans
Hittites
Indo-Europeans
19
Prior to the birth of Moses, why were the Israelites living in Egypt unable to return to Canaan?
They were enslaved by the Egyptian pharaohs.
Canaan was controlled by the Assyrians who expelled the Israelites.
Canaan was gripped by drought and crops would not grow there.
They were led by religious leaders who enjoyed living in Egypt.
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religion that teaches that every living creature has a soul and no living creature ought to be harmed
Hinduism
The New Testament
Polytheistic
Jainism
21
How do Buddhism and Hinduism differ?
Hinduism evolved over centuries in India, while Buddhism began in China.
Hinduism stresses meditation as a way to achieve peace, and Buddism doesnt
Buddhists believe that religion can ease suffering, while Hindus do not.
Buddhists trace the origin of their religion to one man while Hindus do not
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belief in a single god
Moses
Hittites
monotheism
Indo-Europeans
23
movement of people from one place to another
caste
Phoenician
migration
Indo-Europeans
24
According to the Hebrew Bible, why did God protect the Israelites?
because the Israelites sacrificed animals in honor of God
because the Israelites were the only inhabitants of Canaan
because Abraham promised to obey God
because Abraham considered God to be the most important god
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belief in a single god
Monotheism
Hinduism
migration
Polytheistic

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