DeYoung Ancient History 1st Semester Test Review - Chapter 6

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A ________ system divided Indian society into groups based on a person's birth, wealth, and occupation.

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caste

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The Hindu/Buddhist belief that souls are born and reborn many times, each time into a new body, is called reincarnation.

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true

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In Hinduism and Buddhism, the effects that good and bad actions have on a person's soul is called ________.

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Karma

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The number system we use today is based on Hindu-Arabic numerals and was created by Indian scholars.

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true

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The study of stars and planets is known as ________.

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astronomy

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A religion based on the teachings of Buddha is called ________.

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Buddhism

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An Indian religion based on the teachings of Mahavira that teaches that all life is sacred is known as ______.

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Jainism

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The main religion of India; it teaches that everything is part of a universal spirit called Brahman. This religion is called ______.

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Hinduism