Why did the Buddha decide to follow a “middle way”?

Neither riches nor being an ascetic led to nirvana.

Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to

achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth.

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

the prince who became the Buddha

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1
The discovery of a scale, stone weights, and a marked rod suggests that the people of Mohenjodaro
knew how to make tools of iron.
started a new kind of mathematics.
had uniform ways to measure.
traded with people from far away.
2
Because of its large size and its position in relation to large masses of land and water, India is called
a plateau.
a subcontinent.
an isthmus.
an ecosystem.
3
The festival of Diwali, which begins the Hindu New Year, 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.
4
Why did the Buddha decide to follow a “middle way”?
Neither struggle nor acceptance summed up all of life.
Neither struggle nor acceptance summed up all of life.
Neither the Four Truths nor the Eightfold Path worked without the other.
Neither riches nor being an ascetic led to nirvana.
5
Which of these is the best reason for someone in India to study Sanskrit?
to read the ancient texts
to talk to ordinary people
to understand road signs
to run for political office
6
Which feature of Mohenjodaro was quite different from other settlements of that time?
dirt roads
brick homes
sewer system
high wall
7
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are
a collection of sacred texts.
a group of people from Europe.
the three most important deities.
the three most important deities.
8
The name “Buddha” meant one who was
sorrowful.
everlasting.
all-powerful.
awakened.
9
Harappan civilization, which included ancient Mohenjodaro, developed in the
Thar Desert
Indus River valley.
Ganges River valley.
Himalayas
10
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to
perform yoga properly.
maintain the rigid caste system.
destroy a Hindu's social status.
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
11
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
the enemy who was defeated by the Buddha
the priest who taught about the Buddha
the prince who became the Buddha
the leader who organized the Buddha's followers
12
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is most similar to which of these Hindu beliefs?
karma
deities
dharma
monism
13
During the summer in India, the monsoon brings
dust storms.
unbearable heat.
pleasant mornings.
heavy rain.
14
How has the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefited India?
roads for trade routes
prevention of earthquakes
protection from enemies
consistent water supply
15
Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?
converting everybody
making elaborate sacrifices
reaching enlightenment
completing a big pilgrimage

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