Which statement best describes how Buddhism and Hinduism differ on the concept of nirvana?

Unlike Hindus, Buddhist believed it can be done in our life.

Which statement best explains how the teachings of Hinduism influenced the ideas of Siddhartha?

Siddhartha sought to find a path for Nirvana

Based on the image, which challenge faced by early Indian civilizations is still an issue today

how to prevent flooding from destroying crops

Which factor contributed most to the spread of mathematical system during the Gupta Empire?

the travels of foreign merchants

What position do the Untouchables occupy in the Indian Caste system?

they are "outside " of the caste system

Which best explains how monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations?

The water allowed agriculture to develop away from rivers.

Buddhism is based on the life and teachings of...

a Hindu prince who searched for enlightenment

The Indian subcontinent is bordered by which two BODIES OF WATER?

The Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea

Which trend resulted from the Aryan influence over India's culture?

the emergence of a rigid system of social classes

What happened to the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Ashoka?

It grew to include nearly all of India

Which of the following IS one of the Four Noble Truths?

The cure for suffering is detachment

Which statement explains why Ashoka inscribed laws on rocks and pillars throughout the empire?

He wanted to spread Buddhist principles

Which factor contributed most to the scientific and cultural advances during the Gupta Empire?

the establishment of colleges and universities

Which statement is an example of a kind of law that Ashoka would have written?

Execution made not be used as a punishment of any crime.

What was the most significant change in Indian society that took place during Ahoka's reign?

Buddhism spread throughout India

What action was forbidden by India's caste system?

marrying someone from a different caste

If a woman feels she is going to be reincarnated as a cockroach...what does she believe:

She did not live a very good life.

What similarity did the Indus and Ganges River share?

they added important nutrients to the soil...improve farming

Which event took place after the death of Emperor Ashoka?

Hinduism returned as India's dominant religion

How did mathematics benefit from the invention of the zero by the Guptas?

the zero makes it possible to use a placeholder system

Which innovations can be credited to Gupta mathematicians?

the invention of the digit "zero"

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1
Gupta rulers supported the construction of which type of structures to improve life in India?
dams and canals
temples and libraries
roads and universities
briges and fortresses
2
Which statement best describes how Buddhism and Hinduism differ on the concept of nirvana?
unlike hindus, Buddhist believe there is a higher goal
Unlike Hindus, Buddhist believed it can be done in our life.
buddhist believe that reaching nirvan was too difficult
Buddhist believe higher caste could reach it
3
Which statement best explains how the teachings of Hinduism influenced the ideas of Siddhartha?
Siddhartha widenend the # of Gods in the universe.
Siddhartha developed a set of rules for good karma
Siddhartha sought to find a path for Nirvana
Siddhartha believed tht suffering united people with Brahma
4
Which religious foundation provides the basis for the Indian Caste System?
the concept of Brahma
the text of the Bhagavad Gita
the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama
the laws of Gupta Empire
5
What made the development of the city of Harappa possible?
its strong military
its mining of precious gems
its trade with other civilizations
its surplus supply of grain
6
One accomplishment of Aryan control of India was the development of
a river valley civilization
a written Sanskrit alphabet
a polytheistic religion
trade relations with China
7
Based on the image, which challenge faced by early Indian civilizations is still an issue today
How to stop food from spoiling during winter months
How to make sure water erosion does not take nutrients
how to prevent flooding from destroying crops
how to provide water supply during dry seasons
8
Which factor contributed most to the spread of mathematical system during the Gupta Empire?
the conquest of the empire by outside invaders
the travels of foreign merchants
The spread of Buddhism
the constructions of universities
9
Which concept is reincarnation directly connected to in Hinduism?
karma
Brahma
creative distuction
the avatar
10
What position do the Untouchables occupy in the Indian Caste system?
They are foreigners hired as soldiers
They are part of the highest caste
they are "outside " of the caste system
They were religious extremists
11
Which best explains how monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations?
flooding slowed the growth of population in indian cities.
The harsh winters made life more difficult
the wetness got people to migrate south.
The water allowed agriculture to develop away from rivers.
12
Which of these words is the best synonym for the Hindu concept of dharma?
duty
unity
payback
punishment
13
Buddhism is based on the life and teachings of...
an Indian warrior who conquered all of India
a Hindu prince who searched for enlightenment
a Chinese ruler who believed in dharma and reincarnation
a Tibetan monk who spread Indian religion to China
14
The Indian subcontinent is bordered by which two BODIES OF WATER?
The Mediterrean Sea and the Persian Gulf
The Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea
The Ganges River and the Sea of China
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
15
Which trend resulted from the Aryan influence over India's culture?
the emergence of a rigid system of social classes
common persecution on non-Indian ethnic groups
the development of far-reaching trade connections
limitations on contact between India an people for the world
16
What happened to the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Ashoka?
It established trade relations with China
it began to disintergrate
It grew to include nearly all of India
it was conquered by the Aryans
17
Which of the following IS one of the Four Noble Truths?
Giving in to desire is the path to escape from suffering
The cure for suffering is detachment
The desire to escape suffering is natural
All suffering teaches us something
18
Which statement explains why Ashoka inscribed laws on rocks and pillars throughout the empire?
to help people know the caste system was no longer legal
He hoped it would help Hindu priests to convert people
he wanted to stamp out the influence of Hinduism in India
He wanted to spread Buddhist principles
19
Which factor contributed most to the scientific and cultural advances during the Gupta Empire?
the establishment of colleges and universities
the rediscovery of ancient writings
the encouragement of foreign trade
the revival of Hinduism
20
The basic beliefs of Hinduism come from
the Mahabharata
the mixture of Islam and Buddhism
the prophet Brahma
the Vedas
21
Which statement is an example of a kind of law that Ashoka would have written?
Only prisoners of war may be made into slave.
it is not permitted to eat meat from a cow
Execution made not be used as a punishment of any crime.
no animal should be killed
22
What was the most significant change in Indian society that took place during Ahoka's reign?
Buddhism spread throughout India
A widespread educational system was created
The population shifted from rural to urban areas
The Indian caste system was established
23
The religion of the Aryan's evolved into which of these world religions?
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
24
What action was forbidden by India's caste system?
eating certain foods
religious study by non-Brahmans
moving from one village to another
marrying someone from a different caste
25
If a woman feels she is going to be reincarnated as a cockroach...what does she believe:
the cockroach is the highest being
She did not live a very good life.
She could repent her sins before dying
Many of her ancestor are now cockroaches
26
What similarity did the Indus and Ganges River share?
they provided water that made the monsoons stronger
they provided transportation routes .
they created canons that protected the Indian subcontinent
they added important nutrients to the soil...improve farming
27
Who founded India's first empire?
Samudra
Chandragupta
Ashoka
Bindusara
28
Which event took place after the death of Emperor Ashoka?
India fell under control for several centuries
Hinduism returned as India's dominant religion
Buddhist were driven out of the country
the hold of the caste system began to weaken
29
What was the main value underlying the laws and edicts issued by Emperor Ashoka?
strictness
nonviolence
karma
tolerance
30
How did mathematics benefit from the invention of the zero by the Guptas?
the zero allows mathematicians to extend the # system
the zero makes it possible to use a placeholder system
The zero introduced abstract concepts into mathematicians
the zero created method for representing negatives
31
Which innovations can be credited to Gupta mathematicians?
the invention of the digit "zero"
the development of the basics of geometry
the use of multiplication to speed up adding
the creation of a mechanical adding machine
32
Which Geographic feature separates South Asia from the rest of Asia?
deep rivers
wide deserts
rough seas
tall mountains

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Questions 32

Answers

1
Gupta rulers supported the construction of which type of structures to improve life in India?
dams and canals
temples and libraries
roads and universities
briges and fortresses
2
Which statement best describes how Buddhism and Hinduism differ on the concept of nirvana?
unlike hindus, Buddhist believe there is a higher goal
Unlike Hindus, Buddhist believed it can be done in our life.
buddhist believe that reaching nirvan was too difficult
Buddhist believe higher caste could reach it
3
Which statement best explains how the teachings of Hinduism influenced the ideas of Siddhartha?
Siddhartha widenend the # of Gods in the universe.
Siddhartha developed a set of rules for good karma
Siddhartha sought to find a path for Nirvana
Siddhartha believed tht suffering united people with Brahma
4
Which religious foundation provides the basis for the Indian Caste System?
the concept of Brahma
the text of the Bhagavad Gita
the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama
the laws of Gupta Empire
5
What made the development of the city of Harappa possible?
its strong military
its mining of precious gems
its trade with other civilizations
its surplus supply of grain
6
One accomplishment of Aryan control of India was the development of
a river valley civilization
a written Sanskrit alphabet
a polytheistic religion
trade relations with China
7
Based on the image, which challenge faced by early Indian civilizations is still an issue today
How to stop food from spoiling during winter months
How to make sure water erosion does not take nutrients
how to prevent flooding from destroying crops
how to provide water supply during dry seasons
8
Which factor contributed most to the spread of mathematical system during the Gupta Empire?
the conquest of the empire by outside invaders
the travels of foreign merchants
The spread of Buddhism
the constructions of universities
9
Which concept is reincarnation directly connected to in Hinduism?
karma
Brahma
creative distuction
the avatar
10
What position do the Untouchables occupy in the Indian Caste system?
They are foreigners hired as soldiers
They are part of the highest caste
they are "outside " of the caste system
They were religious extremists
11
Which best explains how monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations?
flooding slowed the growth of population in indian cities.
The harsh winters made life more difficult
the wetness got people to migrate south.
The water allowed agriculture to develop away from rivers.
12
Which of these words is the best synonym for the Hindu concept of dharma?
duty
unity
payback
punishment
13
Buddhism is based on the life and teachings of...
an Indian warrior who conquered all of India
a Hindu prince who searched for enlightenment
a Chinese ruler who believed in dharma and reincarnation
a Tibetan monk who spread Indian religion to China
14
The Indian subcontinent is bordered by which two BODIES OF WATER?
The Mediterrean Sea and the Persian Gulf
The Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea
The Ganges River and the Sea of China
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
15
Which trend resulted from the Aryan influence over India's culture?
the emergence of a rigid system of social classes
common persecution on non-Indian ethnic groups
the development of far-reaching trade connections
limitations on contact between India an people for the world
16
What happened to the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Ashoka?
It established trade relations with China
it began to disintergrate
It grew to include nearly all of India
it was conquered by the Aryans
17
Which of the following IS one of the Four Noble Truths?
Giving in to desire is the path to escape from suffering
The cure for suffering is detachment
The desire to escape suffering is natural
All suffering teaches us something
18
Which statement explains why Ashoka inscribed laws on rocks and pillars throughout the empire?
to help people know the caste system was no longer legal
He hoped it would help Hindu priests to convert people
he wanted to stamp out the influence of Hinduism in India
He wanted to spread Buddhist principles
19
Which factor contributed most to the scientific and cultural advances during the Gupta Empire?
the establishment of colleges and universities
the rediscovery of ancient writings
the encouragement of foreign trade
the revival of Hinduism
20
The basic beliefs of Hinduism come from
the Mahabharata
the mixture of Islam and Buddhism
the prophet Brahma
the Vedas
21
Which statement is an example of a kind of law that Ashoka would have written?
Only prisoners of war may be made into slave.
it is not permitted to eat meat from a cow
Execution made not be used as a punishment of any crime.
no animal should be killed
22
What was the most significant change in Indian society that took place during Ahoka's reign?
Buddhism spread throughout India
A widespread educational system was created
The population shifted from rural to urban areas
The Indian caste system was established
23
The religion of the Aryan's evolved into which of these world religions?
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
24
What action was forbidden by India's caste system?
eating certain foods
religious study by non-Brahmans
moving from one village to another
marrying someone from a different caste
25
If a woman feels she is going to be reincarnated as a cockroach...what does she believe:
the cockroach is the highest being
She did not live a very good life.
She could repent her sins before dying
Many of her ancestor are now cockroaches
26
What similarity did the Indus and Ganges River share?
they provided water that made the monsoons stronger
they provided transportation routes .
they created canons that protected the Indian subcontinent
they added important nutrients to the soil...improve farming
27
Who founded India's first empire?
Samudra
Chandragupta
Ashoka
Bindusara
28
Which event took place after the death of Emperor Ashoka?
India fell under control for several centuries
Hinduism returned as India's dominant religion
Buddhist were driven out of the country
the hold of the caste system began to weaken
29
What was the main value underlying the laws and edicts issued by Emperor Ashoka?
strictness
nonviolence
karma
tolerance
30
How did mathematics benefit from the invention of the zero by the Guptas?
the zero allows mathematicians to extend the # system
the zero makes it possible to use a placeholder system
The zero introduced abstract concepts into mathematicians
the zero created method for representing negatives
31
Which innovations can be credited to Gupta mathematicians?
the invention of the digit "zero"
the development of the basics of geometry
the use of multiplication to speed up adding
the creation of a mechanical adding machine
32
Which Geographic feature separates South Asia from the rest of Asia?
deep rivers
wide deserts
rough seas
tall mountains