A guru is ____________________

a private teacher and spiritual guide

Which is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths? Life is suffering., Attachment can be overcome., There is a life path to accomplish all of this.

Suffering is caused by other people.

What was the only way that someone could gain entrance into a higher caste?

Live a good life and be reincarnated into a higher caste

Which lists the castes in order from highest to lowest? Options: Brahmins, Vaisyas, Sudra, Kshatriyas, Dalits, Sudra, Brahmins, Dalits, Vaisyas, Kshatriyas, Vaiyas, Sudra, Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Dalits, Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudra, Dalits

Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudra, Dalits

What determined what caste a person belonged to?

They were born into whatever caste their parents belonged to.

India is called a sub-continent because: It is surrounded by the Indian Ocean., It is separated from the rest of Africa by rivers., It is separated from the rest of Asia by mountain ranges., The Himalayas run down the middle of it.

It is separated from the rest of Asia by mountain ranges.

Which statement is true about ancient India? Options: There were no cities since people only lived on farms., Cities were well planned with narrow streets., Homes were built on stilts because of flooding., Homes had running water and electricity.

Cities were well planned with narrow streets.

Which of these is a Buddhist belief? Options: Conquer your enemies for glory, Desire is the cause of suffering. The cow is a sacred animal. The right ceremonies and rituals will result in enlightenment.

Desire is the cause of suffering.

How did Asoka treat the people of Kalinga during his conquest?

His armies killed 100,000 Kalingans in battle. Another 100,000 died from disease and hunger during and after the invasion. And 150,000 were forced to leave Kalinga after the invasion.

What did Asoka do after the war in Kalinga was over?

Asoka stopped wars of aggression and felt guilty about his actions.

What did Asoka do for his people once he converted to Buddhism?

He rejected violence, gave rich gifts to the poor, and consulted local communities about proper governance and good conduct.

Ashoka improved communication throughout the empire by...

Constructing roads and rest houses

Why is Chandragupta significant?

He united India into one empire.

The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its

advancements in mathematics and medicine

In India, for which achievement is the Gupta Golden Age best known? Options: adoption of the printing press, invention of the iron foot stirrup, use of gunpowder, development of the concept of zero

development of the concept of zero

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The sacred texts from Hinduism are: The Vedas & Upanishads, The Old & New Testament, The Torah, The Giving Tree & Harry Potter

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The Vedas & Upanishads

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The mountain range to the north, in India, is the __________________.

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Himalayas

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In Ancient India, they had 'levels of society' called the ____________________.

Back

Caste system

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Mohenjo-Daro was an Ancient India civilization that had an ____________________.

Back

advanced plumbing system

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Hinduism believes in __________ which is the process of birth, life, death, and rebirth.

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Reincarnation

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The Indian language? Options: Hieroglyphics, Cuneiform, Chinese, Sanskrit

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Sanskrit

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Front

Ashoka was the first ruler to promote . . .

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Buddhism

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