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Hinduism, The Caste System, and Buddhism
Hinduism, The Caste System, and Buddhism
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A #socialstudies review
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1
The beliefs of the Aryan invaders and the native Dravidians blended into which religion?
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
2
Which of the following did Emperor Asoka
not
do after converting to Buddhism?
Encouraged but didn't force his subjects to follow Buddhism.
Built places of Buddhist worship called Stupas.
Allowed religious freedom throughout his empire
Told his subjects to kill people who didn't like Buddhism
3
A Hindu person is expected to fulfill their role in society. What is this belief called?
Dharma
Reincarnation
Karma
Mr. Mac for the last time I don't know!!! Stop asking me!
4
Who became
The Buddha
and started the religion of Buddhism?
Muhammed
Siddhartha Gautama
Moses
Jesus Christ
5
The Buddha summarized his understanding of the world into which of the following?
The Eight-fold Path
The 10 Commandements
The 4 Noble Truths
The 5 Pillars
6
According to the map below, today Buddhism has the most followers in which part of the world?
The Middle East
Africa
South America
Eastern Asia
7
The Buddha taught that one could achieve
Nirvana
and therefore escape
Samsara
by...
Living a life of exterme luxury
Following the Caste System
Starving yourself
Following the Eight fold Path (The Middle Way)
8
What was the social hierarchy that was established in the Hindu Vedas called?
Communism
The Caste System
Reincarnation
Anarchy
9
Which of the following books are considered the sacred texts of Hinduism?
The Torah
The Bible
The Koran
The Vedas
10
The belief that when you die your Atman (soul) is reborn into another living being is called...
I have no clue...
Reincarnation
Karma
Dharma
11
Which of the following political leaders converted to Buddhism and helped it to spread?
The Pharaoh Ramses II
Emperor Constantine
Emperor Ashoka (or Asoka)
Alexander the Great
12
The belief that every action is this life causes a reaction in the next life is called...
Dharma
Again I have no idea...
Reincarnation
Karma
13
Which of the following group of people invaded India around 1500 BC?
Aryans
Buddhists
Dravidians
Hindus
14
True or False: Buddhism is the most popular religion in India today.
False
True
15
Why did Emperor Asoka decide to convert to Buddhism?
He felt bad about the death/pain he caused after a battle.
He wanted to control all aspects of Indian religon
Wait...what? I was tweeting #socialstudiesrocks
His wife told him to.
