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1
What is metallurgy?
the creation of new chemicals
the study of minerals
the science of working with metals
the production of elements
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What is dharma?
spiritual duties/responsibilities
a collection of religious epics
focusing your mind on spiritual ideas
a state of peace that is free from suffering and desire
3
What was Harappa?
An important river in India
India's first civilization
The leader who established the Mauryan empire
The founder of Buddhism
4
Meditation can best be described as what?
working with metals
writing a collection of religious songs
using the military to take over land
focusing your mind on spiritual ideas
5
Which of the following words best matches the idea of nonviolence?
bikram
hatha
ahimsa
lyra
6
A large part of a continent is called what?
a subcontinent
a mini-continent
a mega-continent
a midcontinent
7
What is a guru?
A person who is part of the lowest caste
A person who follows Jainism
Someone who has a lot of experience or knowledge about a certain subject
Someone who studies different religions
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What is Hinduism?
a major world religion that developed from the Vedas
a religion founded on the teachings of the Buddha
a religion developed from the Mahabharata
a religion based on the Torah and Ten Commandments
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The Vedas is what?
when your soul is born into another body after you die
a collection of religious poems, stories, and songs
the first ancient Indian empire
the study of planets and stars
10
What is the name of India's social structure?
federalism
the caste system
theocracy
market system
11
A state of peace that is free from suffering is called what?
retina
ambulatory
nirvana
transept
12
What is Sanskrit?
An important language of ancient India
A religion that promotes nonviolence
A Mauryan king who prioritized the well-being of his people
A teacher or guide in a certain subject
13
Which religion is
best
known for promoting nonviolence?
Jainism
Islam
Anarchy
Lutheran
14
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
a prince who became known as the Buddha
a military leader who established the Gupta empire
a Mauryan king who extended his rule across most of India
a teacher who founded Jainism
15
What is reincarnation?
the idea that your soul is reborn after you die
respect for all living things
the idea that all living things have a soul
focusing your mind on spiritual ideas
16
Which of the following is NOT true about Ashoka?
He extended his rule across most of India
He was a Mauryan king
He conquered the Gupta empire
He prioritized the well-being of his people
17
The idea that a person's actions effects their soul is called what?
ahimsa
kaivalya
karma
nirvana
18
What is a monsoon?
The effect a person's actions have on their soul
A wind pattern that causes wet and dry seasons
A state of peace that is free from suffering and desire
The spiritual duties and responsibilities everyone has
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Who was Chandra Gupta Maurya?
a priest who advised early Mauryan leaders
a Mauryan king who extended his rule across most of India
a military leader who founded the Mauryan empire
a Mauryan writer who wrote the Vedas
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What is moksha?
a military leader who established the Gupta empire
when someone is released from the cycle of rebirth
the effect a person's actions have on their soul
one of the largest cities in ancient India
