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Scholars, priests, and philosophers are members of which caste?
Vaisya
Brahmin
Kshatriya
Sudra
2
Followers of Hinduism believe in one, overarching force. What is this force (god) called?
Brahman
Monism
Buddha
Vishnu
3
What does irrigate mean?
to flood a young crop
to provide large amounts of sunlight
to supply water to farmland & crops
to deliver just enough vitamin A for plant growth
4
Today, where does Buddhism have the most followers?
Southeast Asia
Western Europe
North America
India
5
Which describes Siddhartha Gautama?
Hindu Prince
he was sheltered from the outside world
all of the above
Buddha
6
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to:
maintain the rigid caste system
destroy a Hindu's social status
perform yoga properly
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth
7
The Himalaya Mountains are in ___________
Eastern Texas
Northern India
Southern India
Western Florida
8
What is a monsoon?
times of extreme heat
periods of large rainfall
extreme storms with heavy rain & lightening
seasonal wind patterns
9
What is the difference between the summer monsoon and the winter monsoon?
the winter monsoon is colder
the summer monsoon isn't as violent
the summer monsoon brings more heat
the winter monsoon is drier
10
Which parts of India have the most fertile farmland?
The Hindu Kush
The Deccan Plateau
The plains along the Ganges
The Himalaya Mountains
11
You are a Sudra who has lived a very bad life. What might you come back as?
Pariah (Dalit)
Vaisya
Brahmin
Kshatriya
12
What did the Buddha discover under the Bodhi tree?
the entrance to a cave
A wise man who guided him
Basic truths for living
Gold & jewels
13
The festival of Diwali celebrates:
the victory of good over evil
the changing of the seasons
the food from a good harvest
the long life of the wise elders
14
How has the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefited India?
Prevention of earthquakes
Protection from enemies
Roads for trade routes
Consistent water supply
15
What feature did Mohenjodaro have that other ancient settlements did not?
dirt roads
brick homes
sewer system
high walls
16
How many gods are there in Buddhism?
Zero
Five
Two
One
17
When was Mohenjodaro an active settlement?
while the Great Pyramid was being built
while people were learning how to farm
while the Neo-Babylonians ruled Mesopotamia
while King David was ruling Israel
18
Which of the following describes technology during the Gupta Empire?
They did not know how to work copper
They had skill in working with iron
They used copper but not bronze
They made bronze but did not know how to work iron
19
Many people say that Hinduism is _________ because of their belief in _________________.
polytheistic, one god
polytheistic, many gods
monotheistic, three gods
monotheistic, many gods
20
Which of the following describes the caste system?
All of the above
Your children will be in the same caste that you are
You cannot be removed from your caste, no matter what you do
a system that treats some people as inferior to others
21
The name "Buddha" means:
all-powerful
sorrowful
awakened
everlasting
22
What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?
to unify India
To build famous temples
to impose Buddhism
to improve the lives of peasants
23
The Eightfold Path must be followed in
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
24
when Ashoka stopped hunting and became vegetarian, which Buddhist value was he demonstrating?
Toleration of other religions
Awareness that everything changes
Respect for all living things
Honesty
25
What is karma?
all of the responsibilities that you have in life
if you do bad things, good things will happen to you
Your next life is based on your actions in this life
the idea that all things are "one"
26
What happened on the Indian subcontinent between the Mauryan and Gupta empires?
A Golden Age
Great famine
It was filled with many small kingdoms
It was conquered by the Sumerians
27
An accomplishment of the Gupta Empire was:
a vaccine for smallpox
airplanes
microwave ovens
roller coasters
28
The idea that all people are "one"
Buddhism
Vishnu
Monism
Hinduism
29
Harappan civilization, which included ancient Mohenjodaro, developed in the:
Western Ghats
Ganges River Valley
Indus River Valley
Deccan Plateau
30
What two cities were at the center of the Indus Valley civilization?
New York and Rome
Mohenjo Daro and Harappa
Ganges and Indus
Indus and Brahmaputra
31
What is reincarnation?
belief that you can live how you want, with no consequences
belief that there is no afterlife
belief that one's soul will be reborn
belief that there is no god
32
Buddhism and Hinduism both originated in
India
Canada
Egypt
China
33
The Vedas are
a group of people from Europe
a collection of sacred texts
the 3 most important Indian deities
the temples where rituals were performed
34
Is there an afterlife in Buddhism?
yes
I don't know
no
Maybe
35
Who were the Aryans?
the highest caste in India
the original tribes of southern India
a nomadic people who moved into India
a group of scribes who recorded Indian teachings
36
In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls
He required people to become Buddhists
He made speeches throughout the empire
He taught peasants how to read & write
37
The god known as the "Remover of Obstacles" is:
Shiva
Ganesha
Brahma
Vishnu
38
Which achievement of the Gupta Empire most encouraged trade?
Astronomy
Well-built roads
Large monasteries
Large schools
39
What changes took place in Hinduism during the Gupta Empire?
Many of its legends were written down
Many of its laws were improved
Many of its temples were destroyed
Many of its complex rituals were discarded
40
Buddhism & Hinduism both believe in reincarnation.
False
True
all of the above
none of the above
41
What did Siddhartha say was the cause of all suffering?
needs
desires
food
hatred
42
Which of the following is one of the four noble truths?
Study leads to wisdom
Suffering is caused by desire
Joy is achieved through prayer
Only death can end cravings
43
Which of the following is NOT an achievement of Chandragupta Maurya?
He used torture & spies to make people obey
He made sure farmers had water for their crops
He created a strong cntral government
He built a royal road more than 1000 miles long
44
If you were in the Sudra caste, what jobs were open to you?
warrior or ruler
doctor or teacher
laborer or servant
none of the above
45
Why were the Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
they wanted to stay pure
they shared all their goods
they had to eat a special diet
they did work that others considered lowly
46
What is dharma?
the belief if you do good things, bad things will happen
the force that decides your next life
the idea that all things are "one"
all of the responsibilities that you have in your life
47
Another name for "pariah" is
untouchable
all of the above
outcast
Harijan
