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Ancient India Lesson 15-17
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1
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are
a collection of sacred texts.
the three most important deities.
the temples where rituals were performed.
a group of people from Europe.
2
In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls.
He had peasants taught how to read and write.
He required conquered people to convert
He made speeches in many places around the empire
3
To certain Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of
the ocean.
Shiva.
Brahman.
the sun.
4
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
the prince who became the Buddha
the enemy who was defeated by the Buddha
. the leader who organized the Buddha's followers
the priest who taught about the Buddha
5
Why did the Buddha decide to follow a “middle way”?
Neither riches nor being an ascetic led to nirvana.
Neither struggle nor acceptance summed up all of life.
Neither life on Earth nor life after death seemed most important
Neither the Four Truths nor the Eightfold Path worked without the other
6
Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?
making elaborate sacrifices
completing a big pilgrimage
converting everybody
reaching enlightenment
7
Who were the Aryans?
the highest caste in Indian society
a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
the original tribes of southern India
a nomadic people who moved into India
8
Which of Ashoka’s actions best expressed his Buddhist values?
keeping a strong army
allowing slavery
putting criminals to death
treating all of his servants well
9
Which of these is the best reason for someone in India to study Sanskrit?
to understand road signs
to read the ancient texts
to run for political office
to talk to ordinary people
10
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to
maintain the rigid caste system.
perform yoga properly.
destroy a Hindu's social status.
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
11
What did the Buddha discover under the Bodhi tree?
a chest filled with jewels
a wise man who guided him
the entrance to a deep cave
basic truths for living
12
Which animal became a symbol for the Hindu belief in reverence for life?
the elephant
the lion
the cow
the camel
13
What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?
to build famous temples
to unify India
to impose Buddhism
to improve the lives of peasants
14
Why had the Buddha not learned about suffering as a child?
His father protected him
The gods granted him special favors
He understood that pain is not real
He was not interested in others.
15
Which job was a Vaishyas most likely to do?
interpret religious law
hold a government post
herd sheep
plow a field
16
In some Hindu traditions, Brahma creates and Vishnu preserves. What does Shiva do?
perfects
transforms
teaches
enlarges
17
The name “Buddha” meant one who was
awakened
all-powerful
sorrowful
everlasting
18
What did early Hindus mean by varna dharma?
the way of one's role in society
the way one reads in Sanskrit
one's relationship with Shiva
one's relationship with their Brahman
19
Which Buddhist value did these actions by Ashoka reflect when he gave up hunting and became a vegetarian?
awareness that everything changes
toleration of other religions
honesty in words and actions
respect for all living things
20
A person who speaks about learning about battle and using weapons most likely belongs to which social class?
Brahmins
Shudras
Vaishyas
Kshatriyas
21
Why was Chandragupta Maurya poor in his later years?
He was overthrown by his son.
He put a stop to foreign trade
He decided to live as an ascetic
He lost the conquered territories.
22
One of Ashoka’s edicts announced that people would only be jailed for a good reason. Which of his goals did this promote
security
justice
general welfare
buddhist values
23
What did Ashoka do with the territories the Mauryas had conquered?
granted them to wealthy merchants as gifts
kept them as peaceful parts of his empire
used them as a base for new conquests
returned them to their former rulers
24
Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
They had to eat a special diet.
They shared all their goods.
They did work others considered lowly.
They wanted to stay pure.
25
The festival of Diwali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates
the food from a good harvest.
the long life of the wise elders.
the changing of the seasons.
the victory of good over evil.
26
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is most similar to which of these Hindu beliefs?
dharma
karma
monism
deities
27
According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to the Buddha’s mother before he was born?
She dreamed about a white elephant.
She married against her parents' wishes
She received a visit from an angel
She gave up all her wealth
28
Which of these would you not consider an achievement under Chandragupta Maurya’s rule?
He used torture and spies to make people obey.
He built a royal road more than one thousand miles long
He made sure farmers had water for their crops.
He created a strong central government
29
If you decided to live as an ascetic, what would you have to do?
become ruler of a kingdom
become a parent of a large family
give up most of what you own
abandon your religion
30
Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until he
moved to China.
surrendered to his cousin.
gave up violence.
reached the mountains.
31
How did Chandragupta Maurya’s rule differ from Ashoka’s?
Chandragupta Maurya had a larger empire than Ashoka did
Chandragupta Maurya used force to be sure no one threatened his power
Chandragupta Maurya used Buddhism to keep his people happy
Chandragupta Maurya made laws that were fairer than Ashoka's laws.
32
The king chose to prevent his son from seeing suffering because
he was preparing his son to become a priest
he was afraid his son would become ill.
he wanted his son to become a king
he wanted his son to follow ascetics.
33
According to the Vedas, what are the varnas?
the true lessons Hindus should gain from reading the Vedas
the proper ways to read ancient Sanskrit texts
the evil spirits that prevent Hindus from escaping reincarnation
four main social classes that lead to a functioning society
34
What troubled the Buddha on his first few trips out into the world?
cruelty, evil, and lack of caring
inequality of wealth
aging, sickness, and death
prejudice against lower castes
35
Which image best represents samsara, the Hindu view of birth, life, and death?
Image C
Image B
Image D
Image A
36
Which experience led to a deep change in Ashoka’s values?
hearing Buddha's first sermon
. discovering old age and illness
marrying a Buddhist
seeing a very bloody battle
37
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Joy is achieved by praying.
Study leads to wisdom.
Only death can end cravings.
Suffering is caused by desires.
38
Why did the Buddha become thin from lack of food?
He was locked away in a tower.
He fasted for spiritual reasons.
Famine spread over the country.
Nobody would give him alms.
39
How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?
He persuaded other rulers to unite with him.
He sent ships to far-off islands
He sponsored settlements by colonists.
He conquered neighboring kingdoms.
40
Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
many lifetimes
many gods
ritual bathing
making pilgrimages
