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1
Why was the Ganges Plain a good region for settlement?
It was near the ocean.
It provided lush, tropical forests.
It provided fertile, flat land.
It was protected by mountain ranges on all sides.
2
Which belief or practice is not shared by Buddhism?
reincarnation
karma
caste system
cycle of life
3
Who performed religious rituals in early Hinduism?
Indians of all castes
mokshas
gurus
only priests
4
What did early farming villages in India depend on?
the summer monsoon
the winter typhoon
the summer typhoon
the winter monsoon
5
According to Hinduism, what determines how a person is reborn?
dharma
karma
nirvana
moksha
6
How did the early Indo-Aryans measure their wealth?
in corn
in cattle
in horses
in the number of chariots they owned
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Many of the achievements of the ancient Indus Valley civilization was due to their advanced knowledge of
farming.
mathematics.
weather patterns.
geography.
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Where did the first civilization of India arise?
near the coast of the subcontinent
along the Ganges River
on the central plateau
along the Indus and Sarasvati rivers
9
What does Theravada Buddhism emphasize?
the Buddha's path of reincarnation
the Buddha's compassion
the Buddha's wisdom
the Buddha's history.
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Who was Siddhartha Gautama before he became the Buddah?
a guru
a Brahmin
an ascetic
a Hindu prince
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Which of these helped Hinduism to spread?
The religion forced people to give up their old beliefs.
Hindus formed organized groups to worship together.
Other gods and traditions were absorbed into Hinduism.
Prayers could be offered only at large temples.
12
How did the Buddha achieve enlightenment?
He meditated.
He fasted.
He studied with gurus.
He suffered.
13
According to Hinduism, which of the following is the supreme spiritual force?
Brahman
Vishnu
Shiva
Ganesh
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What are the Vedas?
priests who recited offerings
a language written in Sanskrit
the number system of the Indo-Aryans
sacred hymns
15
What group was in the highest caste?
rulers and warriors
landowners and merchants
priests
dalits
16
Which of these were holy Hindu scriptures written by gurus to help connect people to heavenly forces?
the Ramayana
the Upanishads
the Mahabharata
the Theravada
17
Where did the Indo-Aryan kingdoms develop by 500 BCE?
Indus Valley
Ganges Plain
Brahmaputra Plain
southern coast of South Asia
18
What physical feature separates the subcontinent of India from the rest of Asia?
Himalayas
Bay of Bengal
Deccan Plateau
Indian Ocean
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What did the Buddha believe following the Eightfold Path could lead to?
knowledge of the Four Noble Truths
an end to desires and suffering
the Middle Way
oneness with God
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What caused the Indus Valley civilization to disappear?
foreign invaders
no known cause
heavy flooding
drought
