Indian Early Civilizations, Empires, and World Religions

A long passage that describes Hindu beliefs.

Following the Eightfold Path leads to wisdom, enlightenment, and nirvana.

"Enlightened One"

VERY early spread of Buddhism was spread

one of the three major Hindu gods, associated with preservation

going without food

There is a supreme force, called Brahman.

Hindu god who is represented in the form of an elephant

a commentary on the teachings on the Vedic texts

Which statement best characterizes the Hindu and Jain belief of ahimsa?

where Siddhartha Guatama prayed under a tree and reached enlightenment

What is the name of the uncut hair covered by a turban which represents spirituality?

Which of the following are true of Hinduism? (3 answers are correct)

Why did the Sikh Empire end in 1849?

one of the three major Hindu gods, associated with destruction

focusing the mind on spiritual ideas

Its followers are guided by the teachings of four holy texts

One of the three major Hindu gods, associated with creation

A long epic that illustrates how people should behave.

What is a religious sword, representing readiness to protect the weak and fight injustice?

a collection of poems used in Hindu rituals

Hymns addressed to deities

Right behavior leads to good karma, which affects reincarnation.

What is the name of the wooden comb, which represents cleanliness the Sikhs wear?

A collection of magic spells

The Four Noble Truths explain suffering in the world and how to overcome it.

There is no supreme god.

A Hindu god who is represented in the form of a monkey

What trading routes did Harappan merchants use?

What is the name of the cotton undergarments, which represent self-discipline the Sikhs wear?

Which statement expresses a Sikh belief regarding what makes a good life?

Which of the following explains the importance of Sanskrit?