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Vishnu
The Destroyer of the Universe
The Creator of the Universe
The Preserver of the Universe
2
"Choosing a job that is not harmful to others" is which of the "Eightfold Path"?
Right Thoughts
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
3
"Being aware of thoughts in order to think kindly towards others" is which "Eightfold Path"?
Right Mindfulness
Right Effort
Right Views
Right Resolve
4
Shiva
The Destroyer of the Universe
The Creator of the Universe
The Preserver of the Universe
5
Brahma
The Preserver of the Universe
The Creator of the Universe
The Destroyer of the Universe
6
Which of the following is NOT a country that makes up the Indian Subcontinent?
Pakistan
India
Bangladesh
Nepal
7
Which Hindu deity reminds HIndus to fulfill their duties no matter how difficult it might be
Shiva
Brahman
Krishna
Vishnu
8
The yearly flooding of the Ganges and Indus rivers is unpredictable?
False
True
9
Why do historians know so little about the early Indian cultures?
This is a false statement
Language has not been translated
Everything has been destroyed by floods and earthquakes
Have not found any relics/artifacts
10
Vaishyas
Warriors
Laborers and Servants
Farmers and Traders
Priests
11
They came from the north into India and brought with them the caste system.
Pashtus
Mongols
Aryans
12
Reincarnation
Being reborn into another life
Your soul
Dying
Becoming enlightened
13
"How to put the 4 NT into practice by being kind to others" is which of the "Eightfold Path"?
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Thoughts
Right Action
14
Most sacred river to Hindus is the ...
Brahmaputra
Ganges
Euphrates
Indus
15
The seasonal winds that dominate India's climate are the ...
Tsunamis
Tornados
Typhoons
Monsoons
16
Which of the following was NOT part of the Harappan Culture?
Animals were important in their society
Toys and clay pots suggest a relatively prosperous society
Many weapons and artifacts of warfare suggest many conflicts
Housing separations - divisions in society were not great
17
Sudras
Laborers and Servants
Warriors
Priests
Farmers and Traders
18
A perfect state of understanding and the release from the cycle of rebirths in Hinduism is ..
Nirvana
Bliss
Atman
Moksha
19
Which of the following is NOT a mountain range that separates India from the rest of Asia?
Hindu Kush
Himalayas
Ural
Karakorum
20
It is considered the "8th Wonder of the World" and is found in India?
Khajuraho
Jag Niwas
Taj Mahal
Himalayas
21
This early civilization was the first to have private bathrooms and a grid layout in a city?
Gupta
Mesopotamia
Harappan
Mauryan
22
"Concentrating on becoming a better person" is which part of the "Eightfold Path"?
Right Thoughts
Right Effort
Right Concentration
Right Livelihood
23
"Acting in ways that are kind and helpful" is which part of the "Eightfold Path"?
Right Mindfulness
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Action
24
Dharma is ...
The belief that people are bound to perform certain duties
Half of a TV show couple from the early 2000's
"The noble ones"
Being reborn into another life
25
The perfect state of understanding in Buddhism is ...
Bliss
Atman
Moksha
Nirvana
26
It is the principle religion of India?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Sikhism
Jainism
27
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Jawarhala Nehru
Shah Jahan
Mahatma Gandhi
Siddhartha Gautama
28
The cause of suffering is people's selfish desire for the temporary pleasures of the world is..
Third Noble Truth
Second Noble Truth
First Noble Truth
Fourth Noble Truth
29
"Understanding the teachings of Buddha, especially the 4NT" is which of the "Eightfold Path"?
Right Livelihood
Right Mindfulness
Right Understanding
Right Effort
30
"Life is filled with pain and suffering" is which noble truth?
Second Noble Truth
Third Noble Truth
Fourth Noble Truth
First Noble Truth
31
"Practicing meditation, ... helps to enlighten the mind" is which part of the "Eightfold Path"?
Right Mindfulness
Right Understanding
Right Action
Right Concentration
32
What a person says and does in life affects his or her fate.
Dharma
Brahma
Karma
Moksha
33
Cause of all suffering in Buddhism is ...
Jealousy
Pride
Desire
Money
34
"The way to end all suffering is to end all desires" is which noble truth?
Second Noble Truth
Third Noble Truth
Fourth Noble Truth
First Noble Truth
35
"The way to overcome worldly desires and attain enlightenment is to follow the Eightfold Path"
Fourth Noble Truth
Third Noble Truth
First Noble Truth
Second Noble Truth
36
"Speaking kindly toward and about others" is which part of the "Eightfold Path"?
Right Effort
Right Speech
Right Livelihood
Right Action
37
Kshatriyas
Farmers and Traders
Priests
Laborers and Servants
Warriors
38
Sacred animal in India is the ...
Sheep
Cow
Goat
Elephant
39
Who preached and practiced "non-violence" in India's history?
Mahatma Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Indira Gandhi
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What is one of the benefits of the Cow to man in India?
Milk and Ghee for food and cooking
Urine as a natural disenfectant
Leather for clothing
Manure for fertilizer and building material
