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1
What group was outside the caste system, considered unclean, and worked the worst jobs in society? The Untouchables
Vaisya/Merchants
Shudra/Laborers
Brahmin/Priests
Dalit
2
Which of the following statements best describes the Hindu belief of the afterlife?
At death the soul goes to the afterlife full of pain and suffering.
Upon death the soul remains near loved ones to help them.
After death the soul is reincarnated into another form.
Upon death the soul goes to the afterlife to be judged.
3
After exiting the cycle of reincarnation, Hindus believe they will achieve...
Karma
Nirvana
Dharma
Moksha
4
What group was second in the caste system?
Brahmin/Priests
Dalit/Untouchable
Kshatriya/rulers
Vaisya/Merchants
5
What group was at the top of the caste system?
Kshatriyas/Rulers
Vaisya/merchants
Dalit/Untouchables
Brahmin/Priests
6
Which statement best describes how the flooding of the Indus follows a similar pattern to that of the Nile?
The floods provided sanitation for the cities.
The floods protected the inhabitants from attack.
The floods deposited rich silt that made the soil fertile for farming.
The floods were seen as a curse since they destroyed so much.
7
Which TWO sentences describe the origins of Buddhism?
He created strict laws in India.
He believed he learned truths that eventually became Buddhism.
Siddartha Gautama was born a rich but left to learn about human suffering.
Siddhartha Gautama was born a slave.
8
Which TWO were Indian achievements in Medical techniques?
created medicines from plants and minerals
developed techniques for minor surgeries
invented the calculator
Developed liver transplant surgery
9
How does the Eightfold path guide the daily life of a Buddhist?
It determines a person's caste
It shows how to live a good life and achieve Nirvana
It is a guide to achieving great wealth
It outlines 8 daily tasks one must perform
10
Which of the following BEST summarizes the Four Noble Truths?
Obeying the rules of your caste is the only way to achieve happiness.
The Eightfold path is the way to become rich.
You must live a life of extreme poverty to be happy.
Suffering is in all things and is caused by one's desires.
11
What group was third in the caste system?
Dalit/Untouchables
Vasiya/Merchants
Brahmin/Priests
Kshatriya/Rulers
12
The Aryans were the group that followed the Harappans into the Indus Valley.
True
False
13
To exit the cycle of reincarnation, Buddhists believe they have reached...
Dharma
Karma
Nirvana
Moksha
14
According to the teachings of the Buddha, which TWO things will happen when one reaches Nirvana?
His/Her spirit will go to heaven.
All sufferings will end.
The cycle of reincarnation will end.
He/she loses the will to live.
15
What most accurately describes the Hindu religion?
Hinduism is not concerned with a person's right or wrong actions.
Hinduism is practiced by a small group of people.
Hinduism is a relatively new religion with a strict set of laws.
The Hindu religion is not a single religion but a mix of many traditions.
16
What group was 4th in the caste system?
Vasiya/Merchants
Brahmin/Priests
Shudra/Laborers
Kshatriya/Rulers
17
What is the best answer to how does karma affect the lives of Hindus?
They believe every action has a reaction in this life or the next.
It is the language of the Hindu people.
It is a major holiday where many Hindus come together to feast.
It is one of the many Hindu gods.
18
How did Hinduism as a religion reinforce the caste system?
The flexibility of religion allowed one to choose their occupation
It is easy to change your caste through marriage or education
Living according to one's caste can impact how you are reincarnated.
One was allowed to interact with freely with other castes
19
During the height of which of the following empires was the majority of achievements formed?
Greeks
Persians
Gupta
Mauryan
20
What influence does dharma have upon the lives of Hindus?
It is the prayers and chants they perform during worship.
It is the level of reincarnation that every Hindu tries to reach.
It is a building they use for a place of worship.
It is the following of the rules of ones caste and religious traditions.
21
Which three of the following were achievements of the Harappans? Choose 3.
Architecture constructed with uniform sized bricks.
Elaborate pyramids
Highly developed sewer and sanitation system.
Roads arranged in a grid pattern.
22
What inference can be made about the Harappan civilization based on the achievements identified?
They didn't trade with others
They expanded their borders through conquest.
They were ruled by a god-like king.
They had labor specialization
23
Which of the following was a city in the Indus Valley?
Mohenjo-Daro
Ur
Memphis
Gupta
24
You have the best Social Studies teacher ever!
True
False
25
What were the TWO India achievements involving medical education?
Developed the Ayurvedas
wrote textbooks describing the symptoms and treatements of diseases
invented the calculator
Developed heart transplant surgery
26
Pick the statement that describ.es how the caste system affects daily life in India
An "untouchable" could only interact with someone of the Brahmin caste.
A person's caste could determine who he/she could marry.
A person could change their caste if they wanted to.
Individuals of different castes were expected to spend time together.
27
According to your knowledge of Buddhism, what is the cause of suffering in this life?
feelings of joy
evil thoughts
Lack of education
mental illness
28
The Tripitaka is the holy text of Buddhism.
True
False
29
What TWO achievements did the ancient Indians have in mathematics?
developed the decimal system
invented the calculator
Created the numerals 1-9 and the concept of zero
established the oldest medical college in the world
30
What weather event brings lots of rain to the Indian subcontinent during the summer?
Migratory pattern of birds
Migration of hunter-gatherers
Monsoon Winds
Seasonal Flooding
31
Choose the statement that best explains the significance of the Vedas to Hinduism.
They serve as a guide of the way a Buddhist should live.
They outline a chronological history of ancient India.
They contained the written laws of the Harappan civilization.
They are the foundation of the belief system of Hinduism.
