Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism

Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires

Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama

People overcome their desires by following the 8-Fold Path

Which statement expresses a major belief of Hinduism?

Actions in this life have important effect in the next

Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire

The Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero

Which statement about the Caste system in India is most accurate

it is based on Hindu beliefs and traditions

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1
Which terms are most closely associated with the beliefs and practices of Hinduism
New Testament, baptism, Trinity
Torah, Monotheism, Commandments
Vedas, reincarnation, dharma
Polytheism, karma, Nirvana
2
The geographic region in ancient India where the first civilizations began is called
The Deccan Plateau
Mesopotamia
The Nile River Valley
The Indus River Valley
3
Gupta mathematicians created all of the following except
Zero
Arabic Numerals
Decimal System
Fractions
4
Which geographic feature prevented ancient people from traveling into India?
Pacific Ocean
Gobi Desert
Himalaya Mountains
Sea of Japan
5
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism
Competition and financial success
Maintaining the caste system and providing education
Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
Self-determination and democracy
6
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
Followers must fast during Ramadan
People overcome their desires by following the 8-Fold Path
People are born into a specific caste
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments
7
Which group of people invaded the Indus Valley around 1750 BCE?
The Huns
The Egyptians
The Aryans
The Babylonians
8
Which geographic factor is characteristic of India?
A monsoon climate
Lack of natural barriers
An abundance of oil
Harsh winters
9
Which statement expresses a major belief of Hinduism?
People are all equal in religion and society
The Emperor is a direct descendant of God
Actions in this life have important effect in the next
All Hindus make a pilgrimage to Mecca
10
Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire
The Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero
defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity
adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon
The Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty
11
This was the ruler that created the largest empire in India
Chandragupta Maurya
Asoka
Chandra Gupta II
Samudra Gupta
12
Cities of ancient India included …
Babylon and Harappa
Hindu-Kush and Harappa
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
Mohenjo-Daro and Ganges
13
Which statement about the Caste system in India is most accurate
it developed from the British colonial system
caste system was brought to India by Mesopotamian traders
Ancient Egyptian beliefs greatly influenced the caste system
it is based on Hindu beliefs and traditions
14
All of the following are important features of the eightfold path except
Free your mind of evil
Practice Meditation
Read the Vedas
Control your thoughts
15
In India, the ranking of people into social classes based on birth and occupation is known as
Patriarchal system
Feudal System
Caste System
Buddhism

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