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The holy writings first compiled by the Aryans are known as
Vedas
Old Testament
Bhagavad Gita
The Teachings of the Buddha
2
What are monsoons?
Early Indian priests
Great Indian warriors
Canals used to irrigate crops
Seasonal wind patterns that cause heavy rainfall
3
According to Hinduism, people are reborn as new individuals after they die. This depends on one's ____
Dharma
Karma
Moksha
Ahimsa
4
According to Hindu belief, following _________ will lead to good karma.
Dharma
Nirvana
Moksha
Ahimsa
5
This river, sacred to Hindus, empties into the Bay of Bengal.
Ganges River
Nile River
Jordan River
Tigris River
6
The Indus River is located in modern day
Sri Lanka
Iraq
Pakistan
India
7
The most important language of India brought by the Aryans
Sanskrit
Punjabi
Kashmiri
Hindi
8
The division of Indian society into groups is known as
Dharma
The Vedas
Reincarnation
The caste system
9
How is Buddhism different from Hinduism?
Hindus believe in one god and Buddhists believe in many
Hindus believe in Nirvana and Buddhists believe in karma
Hindus believe in the caste system and Buddhists do not
Buddhists believe in sacrificing animals and Hindus do not
10
This man was responsible for the rapid spread of Buddhism through India.
Shah Jahan
Chandragupta
Ahsoka
Chandra Gupta
11
Buddhist's describe this idea as "a state of perfect peace"
Karma
Samsara
Nirvana
Moksha
12
According to Hindu belief, this is the process of a soul being reborn in a new body
Ahimsa
Moksha
Reincarnation
Karma
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In Aryan society, this was of the highest importance in regard to the caste system
Moving to a higher level of the caste system
Interacting with people of different castes
Helping people from lower castes to rise up
Following the strict rules of the caste system
14
This is a large landmass, but smaller than a continent
Plateau
Archipelago
Country
Subcontinent
15
What two major world religions started in India?
Judaism and Buddhism
Hinduism and Islam
Buddhism and Hinduism
Judaism and Hinduism
16
What social class was at the top of India's caste system?
Brahmins
Vaishyas
Shudras
Kshatriyas
17
What are the names of the two major cities built close to the Indus River?
Harappa and Ahmedabad
Mumbai & Mohenjo Daro
Mohenjo Daro and Harappa
Mohenjo Daro & Jaipur
18
The mountains that protected the Indus River Valley from the north are called the ______
Hindu Kush
Zagros
Himalayas
Khyber Pass
19
This empire was known for the development of the concept of zero
Gupta
Maurya
Mughal
Maratha
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What did Buddha claim was the cause of all suffering?
Belief in the wrong gods
Building idols to honor the gods
Desire or wanting
Not having enough possessions
