What supports that Guptas had religious tolerance?

They built many Buddhist temples.

Which of the following best describes how Hindu temples changed over time?

the temples became more complex and ornate.

What would illustrate Buddha's belief that people should overcome desire for material items?

woman keeps some of her dresses but gives some away.

In Aryan society, which was of highest importance in regard to the caste system?

adhering to the strict rules of the caste system

What best explains why the Aryans abandoned a nomadic lifestyle?

they began to farm, and stayed in one place

Which of the following events happened last?

Siddhartha Gautama gained insight into human suffering.

Why did Siddhartha Gautama leave home?

to find answers about human life.

With which of the following statements would the Buddha likely disagree?

contentment springs from gaining what one wants.

What can you infer based on the fact most of the finest paintings were in temples?

religion was very important to them.

How are the Sudras and Kshatriyas different?

Sudras-servants; Kshatriyas-warriors

What did Jains consider most worthy in life?

never hurt or kill another living thing.

What inference can we make about Hinduism based on women being inferior to men?

It was probably created by a man.

What actions might a Hindu take to ensure their soul reunites with the universal spirit?

practice seeing through illusion of world.

What would have happened if Buddha's followers hadn't met after his death to review teaching?

Buddhism would not have spread.

Which of the following best describes the difference between Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana?

Followers of Theravada follow the Buddha's teaching exactly

What led to development of Hinduism?

People from Central Asia brought religious ideas to India.

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1
Attacks outside were the main cause of the end of the Gupta rule.
false
true
2
The guiding principles at the heart of Buddhism are what?
Truths of Life
Four Noble Truths
Enlightened Path
Rules for Living
3
Hindus believed in a universal spirit known as what?
Gupta
Siva
Vishnu
Brahman
4
How were Asoka and Siddhartha similar?
both were raised in poverty.
both supported thje caste system.
both were against violence.
both were leaders of empires.
5
What supports that Guptas had religious tolerance?
They continued the caste system.
They created great works of art.
they build many Hindu temples.
They built many Buddhist temples.
6
Which of the following best describes how Hindu temples changed over time?
the temples became more complex and ornate.
the temples were no longer made of stone.
The temples became more basic and simplistic.
the temples no longer included paintings inside.
7
Gupta kings felt that the strict social order of the Hindu caste system would strengthen what?
power.
role of Hindu religion.
personal freedom.
roles of women.
8
What was of greatest importance to the Buddha?
Find way to end suffering.
help people worship god on a daily basis.
encourage followers to give away their money.
Meditation under a tree to gain wisdom.
9
What would illustrate Buddha's belief that people should overcome desire for material items?
man in story buys everything he sees and wants.
man throws away all possessions in his house.
woman gives away all her money to poor.
woman keeps some of her dresses but gives some away.
10
The Mauryan Empire had an advanced system of government.
true
false
11
Who was the first Gupta emperor?
Candrupta Maurya
Candra Gupta II
Asoka
Candra Gupta I
12
What was the highest class in Aryan society?
Brahmins
Vaisyas
Kshatriyas
Sudras
13
In Aryan society, which was of highest importance in regard to the caste system?
moving to a higher level of the caste system
interacting with people of different castes
adhering to the strict rules of the caste system
helping people from lower castes to rise up
14
What best explains why the Aryans abandoned a nomadic lifestyle?
they began to farm, and stayed in one place
they began to write
they felt staying in one place was safer
they came under control of rajas
15
According to Hinduism, people are reborn into new physical forms. That form depends on what?
moksha
karma
dharma
sutra
16
Which of the following events happened last?
Siddhartha Gautama wandered through forests for years.
Siddhartha Gautama became disenchanted with life.
Siddhartha Gautama meditated underneath a tree.
Siddhartha Gautama gained insight into human suffering.
17
Why did Siddhartha Gautama leave home?
help those who felt pain and suffering.
establish a better religion than Hinduism.
to meditate under a tree.
to find answers about human life.
18
With which of the following statements would the Buddha likely disagree?
suffering comes from not having what one wants.
Nirvana is achieved by overcoming ignorance and desire.
unhappiness is caused by wanting to keep what one likes.
contentment springs from gaining what one wants.
19
What can you infer based on the fact most of the finest paintings were in temples?
religion was very important to them.
they valued art more than anything else.
creating art was part of their religion.
they spent most of their time in temples.
20
How are the Sudras and Kshatriyas different?
Sudras-rulers; Kshatriyas-servants
Sudras-priests; Kshatriyas-traders
Sudras-servants; Kshatriyas-warriors
Sudras-farmers; Kshatriyas-workers
21
What can you infer about Indian people when they continued to spread Buddhism for 500 years?
many worked to spread Hinduism.
many believed in both religions.
many favored Buddhism.
Many disliked religion.
22
What happened after the Guptas took control of India?
Hinduism became less popular.
Indians could not practice Jainism.
Hinduism became more popular.
Indians could not practice Buddhism.
23
What did Jains consider most worthy in life?
always worship Vishnu, Siva, and Brahma.
provide help to all creatures.
merge their soul with universal spirit.
never hurt or kill another living thing.
24
What inference can we make about Hinduism based on women being inferior to men?
The sacred texts were written by women.
Creators were women.
It was probably created by a man.
It was the same as the Aryan caste.
25
What actions might a Hindu take to ensure their soul reunites with the universal spirit?
recognize that the atman contains one's personality.
practice seeing through illusion of world.
enter the process of rebirth and reincarnation.
learn compassion for lower classes.
26
What would have happened if Buddha's followers hadn't met after his death to review teaching?
They would have embraced a new religion.
Buddhism would not have spread.
Brahmin priests would have changed the teachings.
Caste system would have ended.
27
Which of the following best describes the difference between Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana?
Followers of Theravada have rejected the Buddha's teachings.
Followers of Theravada follow the Buddha's teaching exactly
Followers of Mahayana have rejected the Buddha's teachings.
Followers of Mahayana follow the Buddha's teaching exactly.
28
What made people in lower classes support Buddhism?
Buddha opposed caste stystem.
Buddha worked with Hindu priests.
Buddha supported animal sacrifice.
Buddha agreed with Brahmin rituals.
29
People who work to spread all types of religious beliefs are called what?
followers
monks
artisans
missionaries
30
What led to development of Hinduism?
Vedic scholars gained insight from Upanishads.
Aryan religious leaders recognized Brahmin was flawed.
Hindu people from Persia took control of India.
People from Central Asia brought religious ideas to India.

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