Ancient India Module 5 Test

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The mountains of northern India are called the

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Himalayas.

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In which language did Aryans write their poems and hymns?

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Sanskrit

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The highest class in Aryan society was

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Brahmins.

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Compare the Sudras to the Kshatriyas. Which of the following best describes how they were different? The Sudras were rulers while the Kshatriyas were servants. The Sudras were servants while the Kshatriyas were warriors. The Sudras were priests while the Kshatriyas were traders. The Sudras were farmers while the Kshatriyas were workers.

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The Sudras were servants while the Kshatriyas were warriors.

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Hindus believe that all of their gods are part of a universal spirit called

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Brahman.

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Which of the following events happened last?
Options: Siddhartha Gautama wandered through forests for years.
Siddhartha Gautama became disenchanted with life.
Siddhartha Gautama gained insight into human suffering.
Siddhartha Gautama meditated underneath a tree.

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Siddhartha Gautama gained insight into human suffering.

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Which of the following concerns was of greatest importance to Siddhartha Gautama?
- meditating under a tree to gain more wisdom
- encouraging followers to give away their money
- helping people worship God on a daily basis
- finding ways to eliminate human suffering

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finding ways to eliminate human suffering

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The guiding principles at the heart of Buddhism are called

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the four Noble Truths.

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What caused many people from lower social classes to support the Buddha's teachings?

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The Buddha opposed the caste system.

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Which of the following best describes the difference between Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism? Options: Followers of Theravada Buddhism follow the Buddha's teachings exactly. Followers of Theravada Buddhism have rejected the Buddha's teachings. Followers of Mahayana Buddhism follow the Buddha's teachings exactly. Followers of Mahayana Buddhism have rejected the Buddha's teachings.

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Followers of Theravada Buddhism follow the Buddha's teachings exactly.